Bleed for This (2016)

117 min|Biography, Drama, Sport|18 Nov 2016
6.8Rating: 6.8 / 10 from 33,168 usersMetascore: 62
The inspirational story of World Champion Boxer Vinny Pazienza who, after a near fatal car crash which left him not knowing if he'd ever walk again, made one of sports' most incredible comebacks.

Bleed for This adalah film drama biografi yang mengisahkan kisah nyata comeback dari petinju Vinny Pazienza. Film ini diarahkan oleh Ben Younger yang beberapa dekade lalu kita kenal dengan filmnya Boiler Room (1995). Bleed for This dibintangi Miles Teller, Aaron Eckharct, Katey Sagal, serta Ciaran Hinds.

Vinny adalah seorang petinju yang tangguh namun kebiasaan berjudi membawanya selalu meremehkan banyak hal. Kalah dalam sebuah pertandingan perebutan gelar, Vinny kemudian merekrut pelatih baru, Kevin Rooney mantan pelatih Mike Tyson. Bersama Rooney, Vinny meraih titel juara dunia namun tak lama berselang kecelakaan mobil menimpanya yang menyebabkan lehernya patah dan mengancam karir bertinjunya.

Formula sejenis dengan mengangkat kisah comeback sudah sering digunakan dalam genre olahraga tinju ini, sebut saja baru lalu Southpaw (2015). Bleed for This alur kisahnya memang relatif datar dan konflik cerita sesungguhnya baru muncul menjelang separuh filmnya. Setelah momen ini cerita berjalan lebih menarik dengan menggambarkan usaha sang petinju untuk bangkit kembali. Walau ini klise dan penonton tahu kemana ini akan berakhir namun setidaknya film ini mencoba menampilkan sisi manusiawi Vinny serta hubungannya dengan pelatih dan keluarganya. Namun sayangnya masih serba tanggung. Hal yang sedikit menggangu adalah kisahnya yang memaksa ketika Vinny melawan Roberto Duran setelah tidak ada satu petinju pun yang mau bertanding dengannya. Uang jelas menjadi alasan namun sedikit penjelasan dibaliknya akan membuat pertandingan klimaks menjadi lebih greget.

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Bleed for This bermain aman dan tanggung untuk genrenya walau memiliki potensi bisa lebih baik. Kembalinya Vinny Pazienza dianggap sebagai salah satu come back terbaik dalam sejarah olahraga tinju namun hingar bingar dan kemegahan pertandingan besar ini kurang terlihat. Tidak ada masalah dengan kastingnya yang bermain sangat baik khususnya Teller dan Eckhart. Dengan bujet produksi hanya US$ 6 juta rasanya film ini tak mampu berbuat banyak.

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A lifelong cinephile, he cultivated a deep interest in film from a young age. Following his architectural studies, he embarked on an independent exploration of film theory and history. His passion for cinema manifested in 2006 when he began writing articles and film reviews. This extensive experience subsequently led him to a teaching position at the esteemed Television and Film Academy in Yogyakarta. From 2003 to 2019, he enriched the minds of students by instructing them in Film History, Introduction to Film Art, and Film Theory. His scholarly pursuits extended beyond the classroom. In 2008, he published his seminal work, "Understanding Film," which delves into the core elements of film, both narrative and cinematic. The book's enduring value is evidenced by its second edition, released in 2018, which has become a cornerstone reference for film and communication academics across Indonesia. His contributions extend beyond his own authorship. He actively participated in the compilation of the Montase Film Bulletin Compilation Book Volumes 1-3 and "30 Best Selling Indonesian Films 2012-2018." Further solidifying his expertise, he authored both "Horror Film Book: From Caligari to Hereditary" (2023) and "Indonesian Horror Film: Rising from the Grave" (2023). A lifelong cinephile, he developed a profound passion for film from an early age. After completing his studies in architecture, he embarked on an independent journey exploring film theory and history. His enthusiasm for cinema took tangible form in 2006 when he began writing articles and film reviews. This extensive experience eventually led him to a teaching position at the esteemed Television and Film Academy in Yogyakarta. From 2003 to 2019, he enriched students’ understanding through courses such as Film History, Introduction to Film Art, and Film Theory. His scholarly pursuits extended well beyond the classroom. In 2008, he published his seminal work, Understanding Film, an in-depth examination of the essential elements of cinema, both narrative and visual. The book’s enduring significance is reflected in its second edition, released in 2018, which has since become a cornerstone reference for film and communication scholars across Indonesia. His contributions to the field also encompass collaborative and editorial efforts. He participated in the compilation of Montase Film Bulletin Compilation Book Volumes 1–3 and 30 Best-Selling Indonesian Films 2012–2018. Further establishing his authority, he authored Horror Film Book: From Caligari to Hereditary (2023) and Indonesian Horror Film: Rising from the Grave (2023). His passion for cinema remains as vibrant as ever. He continues to offer insightful critiques of contemporary films on montasefilm.com while actively engaging in film production with the Montase Film Community. His short films have received critical acclaim at numerous festivals, both nationally and internationally. In recognition of his outstanding contribution to film criticism, his writing was shortlisted for years in a row for Best Film Criticism at the 2021-2024 Indonesian Film Festival. His dedication to the discipline endures, as he currently serves as a practitioner-lecturer in Film Criticism and Film Theory at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts Yogyakarta, under the Independent Practitioner Program from 2022-2024.

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