Tremblay’s Universe

The camera fades into a bright and sunny day. There is a group of children sitting on the grass, shouting and laughing at a clown dancing in front of them. The kids seem to be around six or seven years old. The camera pans to reveal a small schoolyard complete with seesaws and picnic tables.

Poor Boy's Game If a title like this one appeals to you, then I'd almost recommend Poor Boy's Game. The film is as much about boxing as it is about racism, gangsters, atonement, vengeance, misunderstandings, love and respect. The problem is that the film is about all this at the same time; it is a ratatouille of dramatic flavors that somehow was meticulously mashed into an inconsistent goop that may fill the belly, but doesn't quite satisfy the taste buds.