Touches You

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

I love (Meg Ryan), but not some of her works lately. Here, the problem is in the script. It's solid one but totally not a new one or trying to be (At least a star like Ryan must've known better !). The thing is that there was an intention for making a movie about North America's most famous female boxing promoter (Jackie Kallen). But with non factual story. So when they select of all the themes a fictional one that's close to (A Star Is Born)'s formula, then I must feel so bored before getting to veto powerfully ! I hate to say it but the whole thing seemed predictable. I waited for different details for the characters or the events to just find different outfits for (Ryan) ! The director (Charles S. Dutton) handled it fine but had to make video clips at places since the script gave him nothing unique to do, just a middling material (The last 10 minutes was the only too fine sequence). The music was good but at a few moments. The sensitivity itself wasn't well made inasmuch as abbreviated, not to mention weak points; for instance the separation between the 2 leads was done so strangely and for trivial matters, therefore moments like seeing (Ryan)'s character at the arena in the last match, with greeting her respectfully from the honest report's character, was overdone, too emotional in the wrong place, and looked like a ghost for counterpart moment in (The Natural - 1984)! And I thought that Meg's apology and encouragement speech after could've been something less blabber or totally wordless; meaning more cinematic, less weak (for instance she raises a board with Go and Win written on it, then Epps heeds her surprising while she looks at him crying regretfully), or anything else. (Tony Shalhoub) did it good, but I felt that he wasn't scary enough in the first place. (Omar Epps) is so aggrieved, the movie dealt with him the lousy way Jackie did at one point (making all the show about her only !). (Kerry Washington) is adorable and so hot, but seriously how to talk about her since originally there isn't saturated or satisfactory anyone or anything in this script!. It looked like "the movie of the week" stuff while it's a Hollywood movie with Big star. To be fair, it's not bad at all, but it surely lacked what could make it distinct, original, and sentimental. Still the best about it is (Ryan)'s too many flashy colorful clothes, and her sexy present all the time, while your assured feelings that her eyebrows and her lips look weird, her voice suddenly changed into husky, her age became older than her characters, and that there is something not right about this phase of her career. (Meg) I still love you, please choose better next times. I can't finish it without one sly remark : on the top of its soundtrack you'd find "Out of Touch".. As a description for the movie itself.. I couldn't agree more !

That's what it is... a boxing movie where Meg Ryan plays a tough and smart promoter. You get the picture... and if you still don't, I'm afraid you gotta read the following.If you do a bit research about the real Jackie Kallen, see Meg's been terribly miscast. She perhaps wanted to do a different type of role but here she does a rather disappointing job. The story is also somewhat predictable. Omar Epps and Tony Shalhoub did decent jobs though. In the end its the screenplay and perhaps Dutton's direction which failed it. The fight scenes are bland and are not passionate enough.So, you better avoid this film. I respect the character Jackie Kallen. She should be given another opportunity.

This one is better than you might expect. I remember when the girlfriend chose it. 'It probably sucks but it's Meg Ryan', she said. Well it is Meg Ryan and it definitely doesn't suck. In fact it's very very good.Jackie Kallen has lived around the boxing ring all her life. The world of boxing is as chauvinistic as they come. Jackie is tired of being treated like dirt and sticks up for herself and suddenly finds herself a promoter. And through determination she makes it work.We started by watching the special features and that might be a good idea for anyone so you get a good idea of what the story's about. It's supposedly not a biopic but is 'inspired' by Jackie Kallen's life, and hopefully more so than It Could Happen To You.And the stacked deck is used throughout the movie to great effect. And Ryan carries her lines and her part excellently. She is still Meg Ryan - that's her curse, she's that good and loved - but she's also Jackie Kallen, and very convincing at it.Omar Epps should have got his name above the title too as he's also very good. And watch for Tony Shalhoub in a distinctly unsavoury role.Directed by Charles Dutton who also has a part in the movie, it works well and reaches a satisfactory climax, and you really feel it's been worth the ride - for Jackie, for Meg and the other stars and people on the project, and for you.

Against the Ropes is very loosely based on the life of Jackie Cullen, boxing's most successful female promoter ever.Meg Ryan is Jackie, who's struggling as PA to a boxing venue owner, despite her family connections and knowledge of the sport. When she gains a dud boxer after a wager, Jackie encounters the talented Luther (Omar Epps) and enlists retired trainer Felix (Charles S Dutton, who also directed) to get Luther match-ready.Although Meg Ryan does well enough with Cheryl Edwards' hackneyed script, the real Jackie Cullen seems to be a far more interesting character. Not enough attention is paid to developing the other characters either, though Jackie and her protégé Owen build a good rapport. There's also a gaping plot inconsistency: why would Jackie go back to temping in administration when she owns her own boxing studio? However, the fight scenes are well choreographed and the highlight of the film. **/*****