7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Two Fists, One Heart (2009)
Two Fists, One Heart (2009)
Overview
This is a contemporary story set in Perth Western Australia . Anthony Argo is a young Italian/Australian boxer, being pushed to the limit by his Sicilian father-trainer, Joe,. Joe wants Anthony to achieve the success in the ring that he was denied as a young man. When Anthony meets Kate, he begins to see his life - and the role violence - in a different light.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.5
Overview
This is a contemporary story set in Perth Western Australia . Anthony Argo is a young Italian/Australian boxer, being pushed to the limit by his Sicilian father-trainer, Joe,. Joe wants Anthony to achieve the success in the ring that he was denied as a young man. When Anthony meets Kate, he begins to see his life - and the role violence - in a different light.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film leans left by championing individual autonomy and self-discovery as the solution to the problem of rigid, patriarchal family traditions and expectations, aligning with progressive values of personal liberation.
The movie features visible diversity with its lead characters, an Italian-Australian boxer and an Aboriginal artist, whose relationship explores cultural differences. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, focusing on personal and relational drama rather than explicit critique.
Secondary
The film portrays the protagonist's father's rigid Catholicism as a source of prejudice, control, and familial conflict, particularly in his rejection of his son's relationship with an Aboriginal woman. It highlights how this specific expression of Christianity fuels intolerance and hypocrisy.
The film 'Two Fists, One Heart' primarily focuses on the journey of a young boxer and his family dynamics. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present within the narrative, leading to a determination of N/A for its portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements.
The film 'Two Fists, One Heart' does not feature any transsexual characters or explore related themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding transsexual identity or experiences.
The film is a drama centered on a male boxer and his relationships. It does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
This film is an original story and does not adapt pre-existing source material or feature historical figures. All characters are new creations for this specific movie, thus precluding any gender swaps from prior established versions.
This film is an original story and not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters are new creations for this specific film, meaning there are no previously established characters whose race could be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.9
6.5
Critic Ratings
10.0
N/A
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