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The 'List Cliches and Film Trope' Thread


Which cliches are present in the film? List and explain

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Billy Hope, the main character himself is a walking cliche. He's the undefeated light heavyweight champion yet he's never heard of defense. Hope is a face first Brawler. Not to mention he's also the stereotypical impulsive, angry boxer.

Hope's Wife - The concerned girlfriend who doesn't want her husband to box because her idiot husband doesn't know what defense is.

50 cent's character is basically a Don King expy, the sleazy promoter.

Tick - the rough and rugged coach who doesn't want to train the protagonist but eventually comes around.

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