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The Hustler vs Slap Shot
Winner: The Hustler 8 - 1
This was a predictable victory for The Hustler, and a bit of bad luck on the draw for Slap Shot. Paul Newman showed up twice in the first match of the tournament, but he'll be taking off his skates and keeping his cue out for at least one more round.
The Blind Side vs I, Tonya
Winner: I, Tonya 7 - 1
I wasn't sure how this one would turn out, but I know, despite not having seen it, I was rooting for I, Tonya all the way. The Blind Side is one of my least favorite movies. The trailers and clips I've seen from I, Tonya make me want to seek it out. It looks like Margot Robbie probably gives a killer performance, but this film probably glorifies the villain of the tale more than it should. Poor Nancy Kerrigan can't catch a break, unless it comes from a cold, hard pipe.
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story vs Requiem for a Heavyweight
Winner: Requiem for a Heavyweight 3 - 1
Talk about a styles clash. Not a surprising result here. I don't figure the folks going out of their way to see Requiem are the types that are probably going to react that strongly to Dodgeball. Or, at least, not as strongly.
Rocky IV vs The Champ
Winner: The Champ 4 - 1
I know next to nothing about The Champ other than THE CHAMP IS HEEERREEE DUN DUNNA DUUUUNNNNN (like John Cena....)
Warrior vs Foxcatcher
Winner: Warrior 7 - 1
For some reason, I thought Foxcatcher was more positively received around these parts than Warrior. Turns out: I was wrong. Personally, I think Steve Carell looks suitably creepy to play DuPont, fake nose and all.
The Harder They Fall vs Sugar
Winner: The Harder They Fall 2 - 0
One has Humphrey Bogart, one doesn't. What did you expect to happen?
Raging Bull vs The Hurricane
Winner: Raging Bull 9 - 2
Speaking of "what did you expect to happen?", DeNiro KOs Denzel any day of the week, except for the day of the week where they actually have to fight or any day of the week from like the last 25(?) years.
Goon vs Jerry Maguire
Winner: Jerry Maguire 6 - 2
We don't like hockey films. If you are on the ice in this tournament, you better leave your stick and pucks at home.