12 reviews
All-star cast all bring their best here
Fight Night is a true story about a huge armed robbery at a star studded after party following Muhammad Ali beating Jerry Quarry in a boxing match that was Ali's first match after the whole draft dodging incident. It has All-Star cast who are all at the top of their game here and all given enough screen time to shine. The show currently has a well deserved 95% on Rotten Tomatoes. The entire cast is great but I have to point out two performances specifically. Samuel L. Jackson has had so many great and memorable roles over his hall of fame career and this is one of his better ones. He is fantastic in every scene. The other is Kevin Hart. Hart usually plays the same funny character in most of his movies but he brings a total different performance here and absolutely kills it. Then there's Don Cheadle, Terrence Howard and Tarija P. Henson who are all as good as ever.
Worth watching for the cast alone
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist is a thrilling ride from the very start. It brings together one of the most talented ensemble casts of any show this year. It has a bunch of A-List movie stars at their best that includes Samuel L. Jackson, Don Cheadle, Kevin Hart, Tarija P. Henson, Terrence Howard, among others. It's impossible for a show to be bad with a cast like that, at the very least you're going to get good acting performances. There are also plenty of other great performances from lesser known actors which makes this show so good. But this is more than just the acting...the writing, production, directing, etc are all great. The terrific script gives all these stars a chance to do what they do best and I wouldn't be surprised to see some of these actors get nominated for their performances come award season.
- Supermanfan-13
- Sep 11, 2024
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Good story..... but damnit that Ali.....
Pretty good script, gripping story, all star cast, my biggest gripe is ALI!! This has to be the worst casting choice by far. This is really where it dropped the ball. The guy looks nothing like Ali, I could forgive it if he at least embodied him in cadence, or tone, he didn't. They should have looked for a better option. Don Cheadle , Samuel Jackson, Terrance Howard, Kevin Hart, all kill it. All in all very enjoyable and worth a watch, but reallly. Absolute worst Ali of all time, and he has been played by a lot of different people. You wonder if the casting director was too young to know or care about Ali.
I love this show!!
Kevin Hart and Will Packer should team up again and make more movies. The cast is phenomenal. The acting is fantastic. The writers are incredible. I'm enjoying every episode of this production.
This is one of the best series, I've seen this year. I recommend, this series if you are looking for an entertaining show. It takes me back to my childhood when blaxploitation movies were all the rage.
It's for sure a gangster movie, but you still get some lines that make you laugh. The majority of the movie is serious.
We currently live in a world of remakes and this is not that. Even if they used the blueprint of uptown saturday night blaxploitation movie, it's still stands on its own as a great movie.
This is one of the best series, I've seen this year. I recommend, this series if you are looking for an entertaining show. It takes me back to my childhood when blaxploitation movies were all the rage.
It's for sure a gangster movie, but you still get some lines that make you laugh. The majority of the movie is serious.
We currently live in a world of remakes and this is not that. Even if they used the blueprint of uptown saturday night blaxploitation movie, it's still stands on its own as a great movie.
- kfox-16749
- Sep 16, 2024
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All Star Cast - All Star Storytelling
You know as series is phenomenal when the moment that it's over, you're immediately looking for the next release of the next episode. I haven't seen something this good in quite a long time. The storytelling is beyond phenomenal. I can't tell how much is true and how much is fictional so it makes me also want to do some research into the history on the story in the narrative. This is an absolute masterpiece the way the story is told combine with the music, combine with it story and just the overall acting. The guy who plays the character of Muhammad Ali, did a fantastic job, and that's quite a hard character to master. There are so much depth within each character arc that you just love the show. I can't wait for the next one and I hope that it can continue for five more episodes.
- cauveecreative
- Sep 6, 2024
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Come On Kevin Hart. We need more of this.
Kevin Hart's 'Fight Night...' is a promising addition to the black film landscape, showcasing a talented ensemble cast and a captivating storyline. I told ya'll the Philly boy has acting chops! I may have been critical of his last few stand-up specials, but I Kevin can act indeed.
With Hart Beat Productions teamed up with Will Packer Productions again, I hope to continue to see films with strong scripts, strong actors and quality production value that showcases the black experience in its many different facets. We deserve better than we get from Tyler P's revolving battered woman syndrome and low budget Tubi productions.
The stereotypical portrayal of Clifton Powell's 'Mush Mouth' and a few other mob boss characters like Boone, Tex, and Bunker feel overly caricatured. Look, I get that it is an ode to the blaxploitation era, and I'm a huge fan of period pieces, but the only believable figures of the interstate bosses are David Banner, Terrance Howard and of course, Sam Jackson. They can feel out of place in an otherwise well-crafted film.
Anyway, I'm wondering how Kevin got all these heavy hitters in one project, like Don Cheadle, Tarija P. Henson, Terrance and Sam? Not to mention he put together a talented cast of heist bandits who are all rising stars in their own right. Overall, I'm loving this mini-series, and I hope it's just the beginning of many more strong stories to come from Hart Beat Productions; especially in a time when Hollywood seems all too interested in remakes than original stories. You did that Kevin!
With Hart Beat Productions teamed up with Will Packer Productions again, I hope to continue to see films with strong scripts, strong actors and quality production value that showcases the black experience in its many different facets. We deserve better than we get from Tyler P's revolving battered woman syndrome and low budget Tubi productions.
The stereotypical portrayal of Clifton Powell's 'Mush Mouth' and a few other mob boss characters like Boone, Tex, and Bunker feel overly caricatured. Look, I get that it is an ode to the blaxploitation era, and I'm a huge fan of period pieces, but the only believable figures of the interstate bosses are David Banner, Terrance Howard and of course, Sam Jackson. They can feel out of place in an otherwise well-crafted film.
Anyway, I'm wondering how Kevin got all these heavy hitters in one project, like Don Cheadle, Tarija P. Henson, Terrance and Sam? Not to mention he put together a talented cast of heist bandits who are all rising stars in their own right. Overall, I'm loving this mini-series, and I hope it's just the beginning of many more strong stories to come from Hart Beat Productions; especially in a time when Hollywood seems all too interested in remakes than original stories. You did that Kevin!
- seansoulo73
- Sep 19, 2024
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All great cast, except Hart...
Why is he in literally everything lately, the guy has zero acting ability, he just acts like himself in every film, and he comes across just how many people in hollywood have said, completely arrogant, for no reason.
Meanwhile the rest of the cast are amazing actors... I'd love to see someone like. Jamie Fox, this show would easily be a 10...
With Hart's lack of acting, and likeability, I can't give it above a 7. I really tried to look past his acting, but it's so bad, i just kept hoping for other actors to have more screen time..
The set, wardrobe, hair, cars, even the houses, etc all look amazing. As well as the cinematography.
However put this together, besides Hart, clearly is a real craftsman. Hopefully see more similar projects, but maybe with a few key changes Hart also was terrible in Borderlands recently as well. I mean if you took the character he portrayed in that sci-fi film and compared to his character in this tv show, and you have exactly, and I mean exactly the same character...
Meanwhile the rest of the cast are amazing actors... I'd love to see someone like. Jamie Fox, this show would easily be a 10...
With Hart's lack of acting, and likeability, I can't give it above a 7. I really tried to look past his acting, but it's so bad, i just kept hoping for other actors to have more screen time..
The set, wardrobe, hair, cars, even the houses, etc all look amazing. As well as the cinematography.
However put this together, besides Hart, clearly is a real craftsman. Hopefully see more similar projects, but maybe with a few key changes Hart also was terrible in Borderlands recently as well. I mean if you took the character he portrayed in that sci-fi film and compared to his character in this tv show, and you have exactly, and I mean exactly the same character...
- FishBibble
- Sep 22, 2024
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Simply Outstanding!
Without a doubt, this is one of the best series I've seen in years. The cast is exceptional, and the writing is top-notch. While Kevin Hart shines in his role, it's the supporting cast that truly keeps the show afloat. Samuel delivers at his absolute best, Don Cheadle is fantastic, and Taraji steals the spotlight at times. What makes this series special, though, is the seamless chemistry among all the actors. With great suspense and compelling storytelling, it's a definite hit. The pacing is perfect, and the performances are outstanding. This is truly great television. I have to admit, I was initially skeptical, but I couldn't have been more wrong-I was completely hooked from start to finish. Bravo!"
Missed Opportunity
First off, wow-what an amazing cast! The sheer amount of talent in the actors and actresses involved made this even more difficult to critique. With such a talented ensemble, I expected nothing less than perfection, which is why it was disappointing to see such a glaring oversight in the script. The dialogue just doesn't match the time period the mini-series was aiming for. At any point, did anyone stop and say, "Hey, somethings off and this doesn't feel right?" This inconsistency in language made it difficult to fully immerse myself in what should have been a home-run.
For me, the biggest draw to period pieces is the way they transport you back in time-not just visually, but through how characters speak, think, and interact with the world around them. This mini-series missed the mark in that aspect, which was unfortunate. That said, it's still entertaining in its own right, with strong performances and high production values.
For me, the biggest draw to period pieces is the way they transport you back in time-not just visually, but through how characters speak, think, and interact with the world around them. This mini-series missed the mark in that aspect, which was unfortunate. That said, it's still entertaining in its own right, with strong performances and high production values.
- Mikedidmyloan
- Sep 7, 2024
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Not very DE&I
- gheath-69624
- Sep 18, 2024
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Good acting in a so-so throwback piece
In the shadow of Fellow Travelers, another TV miniseries is looking back on 20th century America, this time centered around Muhammad Ali's comeback fight in Atlanta after his draft-dodging hiatus. Dexter Darden shines in that role, stealing the show from heavyweights like Don Cheadle and Samuel L Jackson, whose characters come off as flat and typecast in comparison.
Terrance Howard is also fantastic as a gangster from New Jersey with a cool sense of humor and a flowing coiffure. Kevin Hart and Taraji Henson are appropriately cast but also fail to go beyond their usual MOs.
The costumes and set design are great. The music and cars are awesome. But the story lacks commensurate luster despite being based on a true story and the characters fail to evoke either empathy or much sympathy, except for Ali and, to an extent, his bodyguard played by Cheadle. Perfect example of style over substance.
Terrance Howard is also fantastic as a gangster from New Jersey with a cool sense of humor and a flowing coiffure. Kevin Hart and Taraji Henson are appropriately cast but also fail to go beyond their usual MOs.
The costumes and set design are great. The music and cars are awesome. But the story lacks commensurate luster despite being based on a true story and the characters fail to evoke either empathy or much sympathy, except for Ali and, to an extent, his bodyguard played by Cheadle. Perfect example of style over substance.
- ejsherman-75762
- Sep 7, 2024
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Fight Night
The show was bad, but I would have enjoyed more if I wasn't paying for streaming and still watching commercials.
They need let people watch the show they paid for. We can watch for free and then we don't feel bad about watching commercials.
The show is pretty good, I like the story and it was very entertaining. What an amazing cast, they had some of the most talented actors that I've seen in a long time.
I normally don't like watching shows that bounce back and forth from pass to current to tell the story.
But time going back and forth between the two worked out well.
Take the commercials out so we can enjoy the show.
They need let people watch the show they paid for. We can watch for free and then we don't feel bad about watching commercials.
The show is pretty good, I like the story and it was very entertaining. What an amazing cast, they had some of the most talented actors that I've seen in a long time.
I normally don't like watching shows that bounce back and forth from pass to current to tell the story.
But time going back and forth between the two worked out well.
Take the commercials out so we can enjoy the show.
- mikedlee-18460
- Sep 18, 2024
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