Day of the Fight is a 2023 American drama film written and directed by Jack Huston in his directorial debut. It stars Michael Pitt, Nicolette Robinson, John Magaro, Steve Buscemi, Ron Perlman, and Joe Pesci. It premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 5, 2023.
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| Directed by | Jack Huston |
| Written by | Jack Huston |
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| Cinematography | Peter Simonite |
| Edited by | Joe Klotz |
| Music by | Ben MacDiarmid |
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| Distributed by | Falling Forward Films |
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Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
editFollows a once-renowned boxer (Pitt) as he takes a redemptive journey through his past and present, on the day of his first fight since he left prison.
Cast
edit- Michael Pitt as Mike Flannigan
- Ron Perlman as Stevie
- Nicolette Robinson as Jessica
- John Magaro as Patrick
- Joe Pesci as Mike's father
- Steve Buscemi as Mike's uncle
Production
editIn December 2022, it was announced that production on the film had begun in New York and New Jersey.[1] In June 2023, it was announced that principal photography had been completed.[2]
Release
editIn 2024, Falling Forward Films had acquired the U.S. distribution rights, and set a limited release date for November 15, followed shortly by a nationwide expansion, with intent on qualifying for the upcoming awards season.[3] The film premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 5, 2023.[4]
Reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 71% of 7 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.7/10.[5]
Guy Lodge of Variety gave the film a positive review and wrote, "The light and shade here is all in Peter Simonite's splendid, inky-shadowed monochrome lensing; Huston's visual sense outweighs his screenwriting."[6]
References
edit- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 15, 2022). "Jack Huston To Make Feature Directorial Debut With 'Day Of The Fight': Sets Michael Pitt, Nicolette Robinson, Joe Pesci & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
- ^ Mack, Andrew (June 29, 2023). "IT FEEDS: First of a Production Pact Between Black Fawn Films And Productivity Media Heads to Post". Screen Anarchy. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
- ^ Feinberg, Scott (August 22, 2024). Moody, Nekesa Mumbi (ed.). "Jack Huston's Day of the Fight, Featuring Standout Performance by Michael Pitt, Lands Distributor and Awards Campaign (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (July 25, 2023). "Venice Film Festival Lineup: Mann, Lanthimos, Fincher, DuVernay, Cooper, Besson, Coppola, Hamaguchi In Competition; Polanski, Allen, Anderson, Linklater Out Of Competition – Full List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ "Day of the Fight". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ Lodge, Guy (September 23, 2023). "Day of the Fight Review: Another Broken-Down Boxer Travels the Comeback Trail". Variety. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
