Man where to start, I grew up poor, grew up fighting, got my hands licensed and fought as well, lost my family down the line, and got my kids back as well. this movie hit me like no other movie has EVER hit. The acting was phenomenal, the cast, perfect, the story, very heartbreaking. Man if I could I'd give this movie 100 stars, cannot express how good it is. I have watched this movie at least 20 times, and it always hits like the first time. Especially when he's going through his family troubles. That type of experience HUMBLES u or BREAKS u. This movie captured that turmoil PERFECTLY. 5/5 stars. Gyllenhaal u have a fan for life for this masterpiece and your commitment to the role.