The Fighter

Not to be confused with Rocky IV, where Sly Stallone banishes flat tops from existence AND achieves WORLD PEACE, this Oscar hopeful tells the eventful early years of the real-life ‘Irish’ Micky Ward, who went on to become a boxing champ after turning pro in 1985. Mark Wahlberg plays said protagonist, while Christian Bale nabs the show as his drugs-spangled half-brother - and trainer - Dicky Eklund. It’s a hearty, roast turkey dinner of a watch that, disturbingly, will leave you hollering encouragement at the screen. Just like Richard Keys does whilst watching pornography.