Jawbone (2017)

Reno September 26, 2017

★ 6/10

**He wants to return to his glory days!** Another boxing film and this time its from Britain. Seems a small scale film. Most part of the film was a drama. But the entire final act was the event what everyone had waited for. Like any boxing film, it had the same story that a struggling boxer wants to get back to his professional position and he's intended to do anything for it. The pre-developments were a perfect setting for the what comes in the latter. More than that, a fine base laid for a sequel. This film was average, to me, but its open ending could take it to an even better level in his next. Because of the platform, it could become a small 'Rocky' series, if the filmmakers are willing to go that length. Besides, the title name was an ideal one for such sport. An ex-boxing sensation seeks his return to the ring after losing everything in the life. Recovering from alcoholic…

CinemaSerf May 14, 2026

★ 6/10

"McCabe" (Johnny Harris) is a former ABA junior champion, but he's lost his way in the intervening years and so now down on his luck, he turns up at the gym of his old mentor "Bill" (Ray Winstone) looking to get back into shape and into the ring. Reluctantly, and with conditions, "Bill" agrees - but "McCabe" needs a couple of grand now so approaches his shady old friend "Padgett" (Ian McShane) for a steak, a float and an opportunity to make some quick cash. That might be possible if he is prepared to head to northern England to be a punch bag for an up-and-coming fighter, but it's an unlicenced scrap and he might well get himself hurt. To take this on would breach the promises he made to "Bill", but given that he is now using a broken window to enter his gym late at night for somewhere to sleep, his options appear limited. Just to add to his woes, it turns out from gym manager "Eddie" (M…