Paul Clinton looks at the film's parallels to Romeo and Juliet and talks about its ability to work successfully as both a drama and a romance.

Critique looks at the similarities between this film and director Jim Sheridan's previous works, particularly "In the Name of the Father."

Grades the film itself, as well as the picture and sound quality of its transfer to DVD.

Read why critic Jeff Millar feels Jim Sheridan's fighting drama is a tad bit standard and passe.

Gary Johnson looks at the complicated politics of religion and violence at work in this Northern Ireland boxing drama.

Critic for the Chicago Sun-Times offers his opinion of "The Boxer," a film by Jim Sheridan starring Daniel Day Lewis and Emily Watson.

Charles Taylor looks at star Daniel Day-Lewis' typically stellar performance in the movie, as well as the film's complicated IRA politics.

Focuses on star Daniel Day-Lewis' incredible ability to play just about any type of character possible on film.

Focuses on the tremendous acting and heartfelt emotion that in the end, makes the film a memorable experience.