Day of the Fight (2023 film) explained

Day of the Fight
Director:Jack Huston
Starring:Michael Pitt
Cinematography:Peter Simonite
Editing:Joe Klotz
Studio:Productivity Media
Runtime:105 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

Day of the Fight is a 2023 American drama film written and directed by Jack Huston in his directorial debut, and starring Michael Pitt. It premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 5, 2023.[1]

Plot

Follows a once renowned boxer as he takes a redemptive journey through his past and present, on the day of his first fight since he left prison.

Cast

Production

In December 2022, it was announced that production on the film had begun in New York and New Jersey.[2]

In June 2023, it was announced that principal photography had been completed.[3]

Reception

The film has an 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on six reviews.[4]

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."[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tartaglione . Nancy . 2023-07-25 . Venice Film Festival Lineup: Mann, Lanthimos, Fincher, DuVernay, Cooper, Besson, Coppola, Hamaguchi In Competition; Polanski, Allen, Anderson, Linklater Out Of Competition – Full List . 2023-07-26 . Deadline . en-US.
  2. Web site: D'Alessandro. Anthony. Jack Huston To Make Feature Directorial Debut With 'Day Of The Fight': Sets Michael Pitt, Nicolette Robinson, Joe Pesci & More. December 15, 2022. Deadline Hollywood. July 2, 2023.
  3. Web site: Mack. Andrew. IT FEEDS: First of a Production Pact Between Black Fawn Films And Productivity Media Heads to Post. June 29, 2023. Screen Anarchy. July 2, 2023.
  4. Web site: Day of the Fight. Rotten Tomatoes. November 12, 2023.
  5. Lodge. Guy. September 23, 2023. 'Day of the Fight' Review: Another Broken-Down Boxer Travels the Comeback Trail. Variety. October 13, 2023.