There has been a special allure to films about fighters , and it's not just to do with our (relatively) civil society's fascination with violence, though that's certainly part of it. Really, it's because these stories distill so much of what's compelling about drama into a tight-knit package. To wit: films about competitive fighters carry the connotations of the sports movie, yet are about the individual and not the team. They take a look at people who want to either better themselves or conquer their opponents, as well as everything in between. These are tales that aren't just about ambition, fame, and the pursuit of excellence, but are also stories about struggle where the wounds suffered are both emotional and physical. In essence, these films act as allegories for so many of us who

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