Tyson
Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: April 24, 2009
7.9
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Generally favorable reviews based on 32 Ratings
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9
JohnB.Jul 8, 2009
LOVED IT! very interesting movie, and we finally get to see it from tysons point of view. youll gain a new perspective of mike after seeing this
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wilmerjApr 27, 2009
It was touching, he brought tears to my eyes. Great Movie.
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LelandApr 25, 2009
I was never a big fan of Tyson, however this movie gave some good insight on this life in his own words. Bias or not i think most of you will enjoy it.
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10
[Anonymous]Apr 29, 2009
If you can accept the movie and the man without preconceived notions of what and who he is, you will be in for a surprise. Mike is engaging and easy to sympathize with, and more than anything clearly understands what he's done and the If you can accept the movie and the man without preconceived notions of what and who he is, you will be in for a surprise. Mike is engaging and easy to sympathize with, and more than anything clearly understands what he's done and the wreckage he's left to deal with.… Expand
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ValmontWMay 10, 2009
Great movie... specially if your a Mike fan it realy has a mix of fun and inspiration.
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StuartWMay 20, 2009
I gave this such a high score because i grew up watching the fights at ridiculous hours of the morning. he was my hero in such a way that when he was destroyed by Lennox Lewis i couldn't help but well up a bit. When he was younger he I gave this such a high score because i grew up watching the fights at ridiculous hours of the morning. he was my hero in such a way that when he was destroyed by Lennox Lewis i couldn't help but well up a bit. When he was younger he looked unbeatable. This film shows that had things been slightly different, maybe he would have gone down in history as the greatest. instead, he is portayed as an extremley mixed up individual who isn't telling the whole truth most of the time. Mike Tyson said of himself that he is he most foolish person he knows after blowing nearly $400 million. he tries to defend his mistakes, it's intriguing to hear what he has to say, but deep down you sense that he abused his power and success on more than one occasion. Great film if you are a fan.… Expand
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AndrewPMay 9, 2009
One sided story telling be damned; the true strength of this film is not showcasing the preconceived opinions on Mike Tyson and lets the audience connect the truths about him within their own mind. A great follow-up to Toback's "The Big One sided story telling be damned; the true strength of this film is not showcasing the preconceived opinions on Mike Tyson and lets the audience connect the truths about him within their own mind. A great follow-up to Toback's "The Big Bang." The film allows Mike to showcase himself and he comes across more interesting than any fictional character drawn up by the mind. Quiet, honest, reflective, and heartfelt; audiences will walk away exploring pieces of their own psyche after discovering the humanity of a fighter deemed more beast than man. Brilliant film making; one of the best documentaries I have seen in years.… Expand
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JosephKJul 9, 2009
Mike Tyson is my favorite rapist and at first i wasnt sure if the movie was going to be honest about him but it was and it was a good movie you should see it.
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JayH.Aug 14, 2009
It's certainly a well crafted documentary and has excellent use of past footage. But bottom line is I was completely bored. I have no interest in Mike Tyson, I could not understand some of what he was saying in his interviews since his It's certainly a well crafted documentary and has excellent use of past footage. But bottom line is I was completely bored. I have no interest in Mike Tyson, I could not understand some of what he was saying in his interviews since his English consists primarily of heavy accented mumbling. It does delve into his persona, revealing an unexpected side of him, but I still couldn't care less about him.… Expand
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JoeT.Aug 21, 2009
Riveting documentary, particularly how (he) explains his mindset as a kid before he discovered boxing (or it discovered him), and how this informs everything after. His talk on his boxing style and what the sport means to me is insightful Riveting documentary, particularly how (he) explains his mindset as a kid before he discovered boxing (or it discovered him), and how this informs everything after. His talk on his boxing style and what the sport means to me is insightful too. The latter half (i.e. Robin Givens onwards) is painful to watch (like a train speeding off that cliff... again... and again... and again...). The documentary reminds me of JCVD and The Wrestler (it's that kind of experience). Mike Tyson, greatest boxing champion ever! (except Mohammad Ali, who even Tyson acknowledges as greater).… Expand
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JohnAug 18, 2009
I saw this movie months ago. I re-lived the joys of a dominant boxer, and humiliation of a broken man I felt the heat break, and saw the train wreck. You are mesmerized by his accounts of story telling. The tale seemed to end too-soon, I saw this movie months ago. I re-lived the joys of a dominant boxer, and humiliation of a broken man I felt the heat break, and saw the train wreck. You are mesmerized by his accounts of story telling. The tale seemed to end too-soon, especially with the recent passing of his young daughter, and marriage a few days later you have to wonder, what he was feeling and thinking, but not feel suprised at all.… Expand
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MikeDAug 22, 2009
Excellent documentary on Mike Tyson. Very engaging and will keep you glued to the movie. This movie humanizes a man that has been misunderstood by the public since Day 1.
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DiscerningJan 9, 2011
A powerful, compelling documentary told in Tyson's own words. Excellent cinematography, used mostly to underline the many (and conflicted) aspects of the film's subject. The film focuses on both the personal and professional life of Tyson,A powerful, compelling documentary told in Tyson's own words. Excellent cinematography, used mostly to underline the many (and conflicted) aspects of the film's subject. The film focuses on both the personal and professional life of Tyson, conveying the links between the two with compassion and, at times, humour. This is truly an authentic autobiography, as the fillmmaker (a long-time friend of Tyson) let the boxer tell his own story. Is this the only story of Tyson, or an entirely objective telling of his life? It may not be, but it is highly candid and genuine. It is neither a paean to the greatness of the man at his peak nor a salacious "tell-all" appealing to the gossip crowd. This documentary is a thoughtful meditation on character, excellence, boxing, and an insecure man who has been betrayed countless times.… Expand
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j30Oct 9, 2011
A well made documentary about one of the most misunderstood sports figure in history.
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spadenxDec 15, 2011
It was an interesting movie and it did a good job giving us insight on one of the greatest boxers of all time. Tyson is definently worth watching if you are a fan of Mike Tyson or boxing in general.
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