Cardboard Boxer

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Cardboard Boxer

Released Sep 16, 2016

1h 28m

Drama

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Homeless and living on Skid Row, a man (Thomas Haden Church) tries to escape from a violent world where two teens pay him to fight others.

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Frank Scheck

Hollywood Reporter

Delivering a fully committed, moving performance, Thomas Haden Church makes you pay attention to a figure you would otherwise pass by without a second thought.

Dec 11, 2016

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Michael Rechtshaffen

Los Angeles Times

Gritty authenticity goes up against cloying pathos - with the latter unfortunately emerging victorious - in the skid row drama "Cardboard Boxer."

Sep 15, 2016

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Helen T. Verongos

New York Times

Mr. Lee, straining, ends up delivering a sentimentalism that undermines Mr. Church's performance and this film's promise.

Sep 15, 2016

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Kristian M. Lin

Fort Worth Weekly

You should always be suspicious of homeless dramas that star Oscar-nominated Hollywood actors.

Sep 29, 2016

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Zach Hollwedel

Under the Radar

Disparate elements aren't enough to render Cardboard Boxer two films in one, but one film with a decisive and deep schism within.

Rated: 5.5/10

Sep 29, 2016

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Will Ashton

We Got This Covered

Cardboard Boxer is an underdog fighter that, despite its considerate and often good performances, often finds its punches pulled. It's a shame, too, because it could've been a knockout.

Rated: 5/10

Sep 17, 2016

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appelstroop12

This movie keeps it real, showing the tough lives of veterans often ignored. It's not a fast-paced action flick, but if you're into genuine stories and don't mind a slower pace, this one's for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/18/24

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karen m

This was such a touching movie about individuals most people ignore and others take advantage of. So much of it tore my heart out but the ending was sweet recompense for Willie's suffering.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Rosana B

Triste, o início retrata a vida dos moradores de rua, muito triste, e a gentileza e generosidade de algumas pessoas... Pessoas em situação de miséria, assisti-los procurando comida no lixo, tirando formiga de um frango, apesar de ser um filme, dói o coração... Apesar do ritmo lento, tem uma sensibilidade sem igual, triste e lindo, e dolorido... Esse filme dói demais no coração, que nojo desses jovens Playboy de merda, fúteis, maléficos e sem caráter... Foi muito satisfatório a lição que tiveram.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/19/22

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Audience Member

The ending was awesome. The bum fights part was uncomfortable to watch but everything else was great

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Audience Member

Great movie, great story line, brilliant cast which bought real life to this movie. Very touching

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Audience Member

Really good film, dont understand why tbe critics scored it so lowly.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Synopsis

Homeless and living on Skid Row, a man (Thomas Haden Church) tries to escape from a violent world where two teens pay him to fight others.

Director: Knate Lee
Producer: Robert S. Parks, Michael Roiff, Mike Witherill
Screenwriter: Knate Lee
Distributor: Well Go USA
Production Co: Night & Day Pictures
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 16, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 29, 2017
Runtime: 1h 28m

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