It is impossible not to like this movie. This movie is arguably the best boxing movie in decades. It far surpasses other recent boxing movies in intensity, drama, and content. Jake Gyllenhal's performance is not only phenomenal, it is uncanny. He really looks and acts the part he is playing. He brings a believability and grittiness to the role which makes this movie great. The movie's greatness lies not in the plot, which is predicable, but in the sheer intensity of the acting. In other word, this movie is actor driven, and in this case, the cast does not disappoint. There's no need to rehash the story. Go watch the movie instead. You won't be disappointed.