Poetic Film Review: Play It to the Bone (1999)

In the ring they stand, two friends turned foes,
Cesar and Vince, their friendship blows.
Forced to fight for a chance at fame,
Their journey to Vegas is never the same.

With Grace by their side, and Lia in tow,
Their pasts and regrets begin to show.
As they face off in a brutal match,
Their bond tested, their spirits detached.

Ron Shelton's lens captures the pain,
Of boxers chasing an elusive gain.
With cliches and twists, the story unfolds,
But it's the characters that truly hold.

Lolita's charm brings light to the dark,
In a film that struggles to leave its mark.
A tale of friendship, rivalry, and regret,
Play It to the Bone, a story we won't forget.

(Note: The review in its original form can be read here.)

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