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Film: Grudge Match (12A)

Sylvester Stallone and Robert De Niro deliver knockout performances

Grudge Match (12A)

Directed by Peter Segal

3 Stars

Watching two old men punch each other's lights out sounds horribly painful viewing. But when it is Rocky versus Raging Bull then it is a must-see, whatever the outcome.

Sylvester Stallone and Robert De Niro deliver knockout performances as feuding boxing rivals Henry "Razor" Sharp and Billy "The Kid" McDonnen who are brought together after 30 years for one final fight to determine who is the definitive champ.

Kevin Hart is on fast-talking form as the boxing promoter who pulls off "Grudgement Day," helped by his clients' animosity going viral online.

But it is Alan Arkin as Razor's former trainer who steals the film with his dry and razor-sharp put-downs while Kim Basinger, as stunning as ever, plays the ex-love of Razor's life.

Enormous fun, it culminates in a nailbiting grudge match in which the two legendary actors pull no punches.

Maria Duarte

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