Gladiator (1992) was another low key movie from Hollywood. This was a starring vehicle for James Marshall, a young actor who became famous for his role in the t.v. series TWIN PEAKS. He stars as Tommy ,an angry teenager who lives with his shady father (John Heard) who's always moving from town to town due to his unethical choice of lifestyle. The local high school is a joke. But he befriends a popular kid (Cuba Gooding Jr.). After tossing hands with a couple of young punks, Tommy catches the eye of a promoter (Brian Dennehy) of an underground boxing circuit. He offers him a spot within his boxing club. Will he take it?
This was an interesting film. Not the greatest one around, just one that knows what it is and doesn't try to be anything else. I like it when films do that. Quit trying to be something you're not. Co-stars Jon Seda, Robert Loggia, Ossie Davis and Cara Buono. A good cheesy action film, nothing more.
Recommended.
This was an interesting film. Not the greatest one around, just one that knows what it is and doesn't try to be anything else. I like it when films do that. Quit trying to be something you're not. Co-stars Jon Seda, Robert Loggia, Ossie Davis and Cara Buono. A good cheesy action film, nothing more.
Recommended.