Movie

Ringside

1949 · 68 min

A grim, punchy noir that lands its blows with blunt force, leaving a lingering ache.

Tagline: YOU'LL STAND AND CHEER... This Punch-Packed Drama
Overview: Joe O'Hara finds out he has a damaged optic nerve just before a boxing match for the title. He needs the money badly, so he doesn't delay the fight. The opponent discovers Joe's weakness and pounds on his eyes, causing him to go blind.
How it feels: Dark, tense, melancholic and cynical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Revenge, betrayal, survival, guilt
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: revenge
betrayal
survival
guilt
justice
Places: big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex none