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Tyson (1995)

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Reviews Counted:4

Fresh:4

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Runtime: 1 hr 55 mins

Genre: Dramas

US Box Office: $0

Synopsis: "Tyson" tells the real-life rags-to-riches story of the former boxing World Heavyweight Champion. The film covers Mike Tyson's life from his early days as a poor, troubled youngster growing up in... [More]

Starring: Michael Jai White, George C. Scott, Paul Winfield

Director: Uli Edel

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A deft combination of Tyson telling his story, his boxing matches and the media view from the day makes this a left-right combo punch that hits the mark for both boxing and documentary fans

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07/29/09

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The most remarkable revelation of the movie is its subject's thoughtful, reflective eloquence and unflinching self-perception.

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08/23/09

Jonathan F. Richards

Film.com

It's more in the details and in the margins that "Tyson" is riveting, and what Tyson sometimes reveals unintentionally.

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06/26/09

Rob Thomas

Capital Times (Madison, WI)

Mike Tyson is the James Joyce of train-wreck celebrities. Seriously. Sure, he's tough to read just like the literary giant, but once you get comfortable and crack his stream-of-conscious flow, it's rich and compelling stuff.

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06/19/09

Mike Ward

Richmond.com

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