A remake of both Rocky and the 1951 prison redemption flick Somebody Up There Likes Me, Golden Boy adds an Asian twist to an often retold story. The film starts out badly with lengthy speeches and an annoying child supposedly facing death from a brain tumor with the calmness of Yoda from Star Wars. But don't head for the exits! The movie is about the fight scenes and they do not disappoint. The old Asian tropes about sacrifice for the family are on full display here and the tears will flow. But the ending is satisfying and in a cinematic first, the kid becomes more likeable as the film progresses. Outstanding performance by Louis Cheung who is believable as a fighter and saves what could have been yet another awful boxing flick.