Introduction"Price of Glory" (2000) is an American sports drama movie directed by Carlos Avila. The movie narrates a story of a Mexican American household and their older, a previous boxer, Arturo Ortega. It explores the world of boxing and its influence on the household dynamics of the Ortega's, carefully laying out the pleasures and struggles related to their aspirations and the desire for glory.
Plot SummaryArturo Ortega (Jimmy Smits) used to be an appealing fighter who had the potential to be a world champion. However, his dreams were shattered when he lost a significant battle prematurely. He moves his attention to his 3 children, Jimmy (Clifton Collins Jr.), Sonny (Jon Seda), and Johnny (Ernesto Hernández), training them to be future world heavyweight champs. The movie explores the complex relationship in between the dad and his kids as he drives them towards his unrealised aspirations.
In their journey, Ortega's fixation jeopardizes his bond with his sons, as he presses them too hard, typically developing a rift within the family. The marriage between Arturo and his partner, Rita (Maria del Mar), begins to suffer under the strain of his unsatisfied ambitions. Meanwhile, Arturo declines a lucrative contract from a boxing promoter, Nick Everson (Ron Perlman), which even more highlights the family's monetary battles and the crumbling relationships.
Main Characters and Challenges"Price of Glory" introduces its main characters through their battles and reactions to their dad's dream. Jimmy, the oldest, is the household peacekeeper and the most loyal child, following his dad's dreams. Sonny, the middle kid, is a rebel and typically clashes with his daddy. And Johnny, the youngest, has natural skill and aspires to win his father's approval.
Arturo's single-mindedness ends up being a damaging force as he does not discover the adverse repercussions of his actions on his family. The self-important existence and boxing decision produce a tension-filled family which causes the defiant Sonny to leave the family to pursue his individual profession.
ResolutionThe motion picture comes to a dramatic climax as Arturo recognizes the cost his family needs to pay for his fixation. The climax unfolds with an emotionally-charged boxing match between Sonny and a boxing prodigy managed by the promoter, Everson. The match produces an unanticipated disaster that functions as a wake-up call for Arturo. He discovers that his pursuit for magnificence transcends his personal aspirations, understands the repercussions of his actions and lastly let go of his uncontrollable obsession.
Conclusion"Price of Glory" is a poignant and emotion-filled story about love, ambition, dreams, and the severe realities of life. It define the dangers of living vicariously through others and the destructive effects of unattended aspiration on family bonds. With its appealing script, outstanding efficiencies, and captivating boxing scenes, the film provides a genuine insight into the world of boxing from a family perspective. The movie ends on a confident note leaving audiences to assess the rate one needs to pay for the pursuit of magnificence.
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