Hands of Stone

The boxing scenes themselves are shot and edited in a rather standard (if somewhat choppy) manner, but it’s the way the relationship between these two men developed outside the ring that gives “Hands of Stone” any sort of real punch.

...De Niro as a level-headed coach who tempers the fiery machismo and brute strength of Ramírez’s Durán. Overall, it’s a good call...

...this snapshot of the champion at his most dominant and controversial affords insight into the forces that shaped Duran into the public figure he became.