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Shadowboxer is an emotionally-charged, full-throttle thriller, which delves deep into the harsh underworld of organized crime and uncovers the complex lives of trained assassins, Mikey (Cuba Gooding Jr.) and Rose (Helen Mirren). But when a brutal crime boss wants his wife dead, Rose decides against killing the pregnant woman. Instead, the three begin a harrowing life on the run. Driven by fierce love, Rose and Mikey protect their adopted family from present danger – looking to redeem their tragic past.
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By SMJ
Format:DVD
I usually think of how a movie meets another movie (for example, "The Counte of Monte Cristo" is like "Zorro" meets "Shawshank Redemption"). This movie was unlike any others and I could not come up with two movies that could describe it. There is no other with so many perplexing elements like complex relationships, subplots, surprising moments (totally not predictable) and still violent and sexually charged. The plot(s) were well thought out and virtually flawless. The acting was superb- not over acting at all. Cuba played his best role in a film (I'm not a Cuba fan). This IS entertainment! The direction and the shot angles were also well done! The camera itself was a work of art. I will watch this movie again!
30 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
When Rose (Helen Mirren, PRIME SUSPECT), a professional hitwoman, decides to renege on a contract and let an intended corpse and her baby live, her partner Mikey (Cuba Gooding, Jr.) knows their world is about to change drastically. They've been partners since he was a kid and she was the woman who partnered with his father on professional killings. She taught him everything about the art of killing. Clayton (Stephen Dorff), the crime boss who hired them to kill his wife and unborn child, is a truly psychotic animal. The problem is, Rose is dying of cancer and wants to leave something good behind. And she believes it will be this child.
Lee Daniels directed the movie as well as MONSTER'S BALL, another ethnic thriller that slammed audiences with sex and violence and gave Halle Berry the chance to win an Academy Award. Helen Mirren starred in the PRIME SUSPECT seasons on the BBC as well as THE QUEEN. Cuba Gooding, Jr. has been in several movies, including JERRY MAGUIRE, MEN OF HONOR, and SNOW DOGS. Stephen Dorff starred in BLADE and COVERT ONE: THE HADES FACTOR.
The film showcased developing characters and a telescoped plot that spread over years. Viewers are forced to read between the lines on some of the continuity, and to make judgment calls where the characters and action are concerned. The fascinating thing about the film is the dichotomy of how caring and how cold-blooded Rose and Mikey are, and the horror of Vickie's situation, never truly able to take care of herself or her child. Normally a film like this carries the views along on action alone, but there was a depth of character that allowed for fascination to set it. I simply couldn't stop watching to see how things came out, and on more than one occasion I didn't see a twist coming till it slammed me between the eyes.
There is a lot of sexuality, nudity, and violence in the movie, but it's genuine and real. Not gratuitious. This is a world of violent people, and it's presented with the carnality that's in that world.
SHADOWBOXER is a different kind of crime film. It has a lot of film noir elements, but they're presented in a different mix. If you liked A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE, you'll probably enjoy SHADOWBOXER.
Lee Daniels directed the movie as well as MONSTER'S BALL, another ethnic thriller that slammed audiences with sex and violence and gave Halle Berry the chance to win an Academy Award. Helen Mirren starred in the PRIME SUSPECT seasons on the BBC as well as THE QUEEN. Cuba Gooding, Jr. has been in several movies, including JERRY MAGUIRE, MEN OF HONOR, and SNOW DOGS. Stephen Dorff starred in BLADE and COVERT ONE: THE HADES FACTOR.
The film showcased developing characters and a telescoped plot that spread over years. Viewers are forced to read between the lines on some of the continuity, and to make judgment calls where the characters and action are concerned. The fascinating thing about the film is the dichotomy of how caring and how cold-blooded Rose and Mikey are, and the horror of Vickie's situation, never truly able to take care of herself or her child. Normally a film like this carries the views along on action alone, but there was a depth of character that allowed for fascination to set it. I simply couldn't stop watching to see how things came out, and on more than one occasion I didn't see a twist coming till it slammed me between the eyes.
There is a lot of sexuality, nudity, and violence in the movie, but it's genuine and real. Not gratuitious. This is a world of violent people, and it's presented with the carnality that's in that world.
SHADOWBOXER is a different kind of crime film. It has a lot of film noir elements, but they're presented in a different mix. If you liked A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE, you'll probably enjoy SHADOWBOXER.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By C. Herron
Format:DVD
It blows my mind how such an excellent action packed twisted movie came through the theaters without a trace. I was glued to my seat throughout the entire movie. I was just blown away with the twisted love relationship between Cuba Goodin and Helen Mirren. All I can say is see it for yourself and you be the judge. This movie will go into my collection...
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another movie collector's item
Happen to run upon this movie in the video store and after reading the review on the back of the DVD case I thought I would see what it was about. Read more
Published 16 days ago by harveylee
4.0 out of 5 stars
I liked this film; interesting and different. Unlike others out there.
I first saw this one when I rented this one. This is a good film. It is different. Helen Mirren and Cuba Gooding play a stepmother/stepson assassin team. Read more
Published 22 days ago by UniversityDoc
3.0 out of 5 stars
ShadowBoxer
The over-all movie more was interesting but the chacters was a miss-match.
I love Helen Mirren and Cuba Gooding jr but not together in these two roles. Read more
I love Helen Mirren and Cuba Gooding jr but not together in these two roles. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Beverly G. Burgess
4.0 out of 5 stars
Movie/Shadowboxer
Saw this movie several years ago and then saw it on Amazon. So i had to have it. Glad I purchased.
Published 3 months ago by Ma**y
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
This movie was very interesting and exciting at the same time. Lots of action and a little strange, but good.
Published 3 months ago by S. D. Hood
1.0 out of 5 stars
Cuba Gooding Jr. WORSE Movie hands down!
This movie was slow and boring! I mean boring with a capital B! The plot was thin and silly, I mean the are hired hitmen and they dont kill this one chick because she's pregnant,... Read more
Published 3 months ago by </><
5.0 out of 5 stars
nice movie
i really like this movie and great quality of dvd. ill buy more often use dvd cause the price is right
Published 5 months ago by adam
5.0 out of 5 stars
pleased
DVD was in great shape, no problems. Thanks I realy don't have any thing else to say about it. but thanks
Published 8 months ago by Carmen Grinan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie - a different side of cuba gooding
Great story! Ive never seen this side of Cuba Gooding but I enjoyed it very much. It does have a lot of violet content, but the important messages/values that I got from the story... Read more
Published 11 months ago by lutatum
5.0 out of 5 stars
Shadowboxer
nice movie love it it was funny and sad at the same time but it was a good story its good with pop corn or ice cream its good for what I pay for it.
Published 15 months ago by andrwn
