The Fire Inside - Kritiken

...what actually sets this movie apart is that the fight to be a champion is only half the story and the real inspiration comes from the fight that follows after.

...blazing boxing drama packs a serious punch.

...the two actors share a wonderful chemistry, able to imbue the slightest of gestures—a half-smile, the lean of a hug—with emotional heft.

...a must-see boxing movie...

A lingering melancholy allows the film to stand out from the standard sports biopic...

Shields is a worthwhile subject and her accomplishments are incredible...

...this story of a young woman who learns to be as tough as the stone that gave her town its name, whose nickname, “T-Rex” means that she “ain’t got reach but is as fierce as they come,” earns our attention and affection.