“SOUTHPAW”

A champion fighter is at the top of his game until tragedy strikes and he spirals down, only to retrain himself under a new mentor. The fights look like every other fight we’ve seen in movies, and the same can be said about the whole movie. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Forest Whitaker and Rachel McAdams. Directed by Antoine Fuqua. (Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune) Rated R for language throughout, and some violence. At metro theaters. 2 hours, 4 minutes.