Intcatinfo A Masterpiece!

ActuallyGlimmer The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

Robert Joyner 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

Nayan Gough A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

zkonedog When I first heard of the concept for this film, I thought that the whole "Rocky vs. Raging Bull" angle was interesting. When I saw the trailer for it, I thought that it looked like a comedy with a healthy dose of heart. When I saw the movie itself...I realized it was an "idea" picture surrounded by filler.For a basic plot summary, "Grudge Match" tells the two of two rival boxers who each beat the other one time, setting up what was to be a hugely popular "rubber match". Before the fight could take place, however, Henry "Razor" Sharp (Sylvester Stallone) walked away from the sport, leaving Billy "The Kid" McDonnen (Robert De Niro) to stew over what could have been. Thirty years later, both fighters meet up again at a motion-capture exercise for a new video game coming out. They still have as much vitriol and hatred for each other as before, and thus the rivalry is rekindled. When the prospect of a huge $$$ purse is dangled before their eyes, they agree to step in the ring one final time to settle the score once and for all.The trouble with this movie is two-fold:First, Stallone has never achieved any comedic success (besides perhaps "Avenging Angelo", but that wasn't supposed to even BE a comedy)...period! When it comes to the comedy of this film, De Niro runs circles around Stallone. Since they both share about equal screen time, the Sly comedy scenes get a bit tough to stomach. Plus, as usual, Kevin Hart's brand of comedy is very much an acquired taste (one that this reviewer hasn't come around to).Secondly, even the best of comedy movies have to contain some heart or "meat" behind them, and "Grudge Match" fails miserably in that department. The backstory involving Kim Basinger's character just isn't interesting enough to make you care about what should be the emotional punch of the movie.Granted, there are some positives to this film (hence the 2 stars instead of just a single). Some jokes (especially for those intimately familiar with Stallone and De Niro's past works) are laugh- out-loud funny, while the end fight scene is probably the best part of the entire movie (where Stallone really gets to shine).However, it is quite clear that the "Rocky vs Raging Bull" concept is what fueled this movie, and that just wasn't enough to carry a two-hour film. "Grudge Match" isn't terrible, but I have absolutely no desire to watch it again, either.

FilmBuff1994 Grudge Match is a great movie with a well developed plot and a terrific comedic cast. It a very fun movie in which we see Sylvester Stallone and Robert De Niro prepare to fight each other in a boxing ring, we get to see the emotion and stress they go through in order to get in shape. The character development is showcased tremendously, as we are given a feel for everyone's relationship with one another. However, I did feel there was far too many clichés that sometimes threw me off, you could tell what was going to happen to certain characters and how the plot was going to develop from a mile away, it does little to surprise its audience. The cast shines and, despite it being a comedy, they are all given strong roles that gave them very much to do, De Niro brings in class, Stallone has still got the macho attitude, Kim Basinger has vulnerability, Jon Bernthal adds to the tension, Alan Arkin adds to both the comedy, as well as drama, and Kevin Hart simply brings in huge laughs in all his scenes. Very enjoyable, albeit somewhat predictable, Grudge Match is worth the watch and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good comedy or sports film. Two senior boxing champions decide to come back for one last fight. Best Performance: Robert De Niro

jacobjohntaylor1 I would not say this a good movie. If other people like it that's fine. But it is a fact this movie has violence and cursing. So how is that a family movie? This movie is boring. It is badly written. There are so good actors in this awful movie. They wasted there talent. There writer are awful. There hummer sucks. This is not a good movie for the Christmas season. Because it has nothing to do with it. To guy that are boxer that do like each other have fight each. With a lot of cheap laughs to make it really stinky. This is not a 6.4. This is a pooh pooh. Story but it is true. The kid in this movie is stupid. Like most kids in a Hollywood movie.

meeza "Grudge Match" stars Sylvester Stallone and Robert DeNiro as two former rival boxers who decide to duke it up in their geriatric time in a grudge match. Speaking of which, I have held a grudge against many Stallone movies not including "Rocky", "Rocky 2", "Cop Land" and "Cliffhanger". As far as DeNiro goes, I am not going to put up a fight here because a good 80% of his movies have been worthy, but even Bobby D. has been knocked down by a flew clunkers himself. I would not call "Grudge Match" a surefire winner but it still fell marginally into my ring of worthy comedies for 2013. Stallone stars as Henry "Razor" Sharp, the mild-mannered but off-putting of the two who unexpectedly retired before the initial scheduled grudge match 30 years ago. DeNiro co-stars as Billy "The Kid" McDonnen, the womanizing alcoholic who discovers he has as adult son from a previous affair; who by the way, the woman happened to be in love with Razor thirty years ago. Director Peter Segal added some fun to the piece by satirizing the Stallone & DeNiro infamous 70's boxer characters; Rocky Balboa and Jake LaMotta, respectively; but then again, he did not knock me out with his orchestration of the picture also. Stallone and DeNiro were adequate with their performances, but it looked more like an easy-peazy fun time for them. Kevin Hart was not exactly a formidable acting supporting sparring partner for Stallone & DeNiro with his over-the-top performance as an eager promoter. In the other ring, Alan Arkin looked lackadaisical with his performance as Razor's longtime trainer. Kim Basinger shows up here also as the woman that had a split decision as Sally, yes that girl, who romanced Razor but fooled around and fathered The Kid's kid three decades ago. Please don't have a grudge against me if "Grudge Match" is not your cup of tea; as I said, it's not a champion of a movie, but it had its moments; as most boxers do. *** Average