The most remarkable revelation of the movie is its subject's thoughtful, reflective eloquence and unflinching self-perception.
Tyson (1995)
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Reviews Counted:4
Fresh:4
Rotten:0
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Runtime: 1 hr 55 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: "Tyson" tells the real-life rags-to-riches story of the former boxing World Heavyweight Champion. The film covers Mike Tyson's life from his early days as a poor, troubled youngster growing up in... "Tyson" tells the real-life rags-to-riches story of the former boxing World Heavyweight Champion. The film covers Mike Tyson's life from his early days as a poor, troubled youngster growing up in Brooklyn to his transformation into a great fighter under the guidance of trainer Cus D'Amato, his Olympic success and rise to stardom, and, finally his fall from grace after allegations of rape. Adapted from Jose Torres' non-fiction book "Fire and Fear: The Inside Story of Mike Tyson," the movie also explores the boxer's ill-fated marriage to actress Robin Givens and his relationship with promoter Don King. [More]
Starring: Michael Jai White, George C. Scott, Paul Winfield
Starring: Michael Jai White, George C. Scott, Paul Winfield
Director: Uli Edel
Director: Uli Edel
Reviews for Tyson
A deft combination of Tyson telling his story, his boxing matches and the media view from the day makes this a left-right combo punch that hits the mark for both boxing and documentary fans
It's more in the details and in the margins that "Tyson" is riveting, and what Tyson sometimes reveals unintentionally.
Mike Tyson is the James Joyce of train-wreck celebrities. Seriously. Sure, he's tough to read just like the literary giant, but once you get comfortable and crack his stream-of-conscious flow, it's rich and compelling stuff.
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