Against The Ropes
She Gave The Boxing World The One-Two Punch They Never Saw Coming.
Jackie Kallen isn’t' fighting for glory. She's fighting for respect.
Inspired by a true story, Against The Ropes stars Meg Ryan as Kallen, a sassy, brassy manager-in-the-making determined to change "Lethal" Luther Shaw (Omar Epps) from a mere street punk into a world-class prizefighter.
To help Shaw rise to the rank of number-one contender, Jackie coaxes veteran trainer Felix Reynolds (Charles S. Dutton) out of retirement. But before they can all realize their dream of a championship bout, they must first learn what it takes to stand in each other's corner.
It's not about how far you fall, it's about how hard you fight back when you are Against The Ropes.
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Meg does it again - woodman95
All of us guys, fell in love with Meg Ryan in her many previous "good girl type roles" where she often played the almost perfect mate or love interest. But in this one, she proves she's got the talent to handle any type of role this time playing a somewhat "tough" woman quite convincingly.i liked this one ... - TheWorldOfTeE
For those of you who think that WOMEN are ONLY breasts and buttocks watch and learn from this movie. Yeah, it was wrong of Jackie to be selfish but everyone deserves to be forgiven. She had more balls them any of the men in this movie, it was refreshing to see Meg not playing a feminine female girlie girl part. Loved the woman empowerment. If men listen, then they will learn from us and become better men. Beside (or in front of) any great man there is an EXCEPTIONAL woman, thus proven in this movie. Great job, Omar and Meg, the cast and crew, thank you for creating this movie. It is a buy for me.Meg what is wrong with you? - Radio_Jane
Man did I ever want to smack Meg Ryan during this movie! First, she is dressed 20 years too young throughout the whole thing. Secondly, she seems desperate to abandon the sweet girl next door quality that made her a star. Thirdly, she seems to have lost all ability to act. Her supporting player and a weak story line don't help any either. This isnt a gritty drama, it is a lukewarm attempt at an overdone, soap opera like plot. Leave it be
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Meg does it again - woodman95
All of us guys, fell in love with Meg Ryan in her many previous "good girl type roles" where she often played the almost perfect mate or love interest. But in this one, she proves she's got the talent to handle any type of role this time playing a somewhat ...i liked this one ... - TheWorldOfTeE
For those of you who think that WOMEN are ONLY breasts and buttocks watch and learn from this movie. Yeah, it was wrong of Jackie to be selfish but everyone deserves to be forgiven. She had more balls them any of the men in this movie, it was refreshing to ...Meg what is wrong with you? - Radio_Jane
Man did I ever want to smack Meg Ryan during this movie! First, she is dressed 20 years too young throughout the whole thing. Secondly, she seems desperate to abandon the sweet girl next door quality that made her a star. Thirdly, she seems to have lost all ...