
A documentary encompassing the lives of world heavyweight boxing champions, Vitali & Wladimir Klitschko. The first time in history two brothers have shared all the heavyweight world titles, this film explores their humble beginnings in the Ukraine to their rise to stardom and domination of heavyweight prize fighting.... (Full plot summary below)
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A documentary encompassing the lives of world heavyweight boxing champions, Vitali & Wladimir Klitschko. The first time in history two brothers have shared all the heavyweight world titles, this film explores their humble beginnings in the Ukraine to their rise to stardom and domination of heavyweight prize fighting.
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| Shockya.comBrent SimonKlitschko at least showcases behemoth athletic champions who are worthy of role model status for reasons other than just their physical accomplishments. |
| Monsters and CriticsRon WilkinsonGreat action footage combined with learned interviews. The steely-eyed Klitschkos contrast with the hype and flamboyance of the profession fight scene with amazing impact. |
| Slant MagazineLauren WissotSmartly, Sebastian Dehnhardt's film eschews hype and goes far beyond mere talk, shows as well as tells, by including fascinatingly instructive slow- mo shots of both men's fights to highlight the differences between the brawny duo, often mistaken for identical twins. |
| Jam! MoviesJim SlotekIt's a story that commands attention, even for non-boxing fans. |
| Film Journal InternationalDavid NohThere's enough boxing footage, of course, to satisfy avid fans of the sport, but the brothers' personal history is the real attraction here, with its fascinating revelations about their homeland and culture. |
| Newark Star-LedgerStephen WhittyIt's a no-nonsense look at what it takes to become a champion - and what it takes out of a man to hold on to that title. |
| Los Angeles TimesKenneth TuranArticulate, thoughtful and funny - hearing Vitali talk about getting used to 100 kinds of cheese in the West is a real pleasure - the Klitschkos are a treat to spend conversational time with. Just don't think of joining them in the ring. |
| Village VoiceNick PinkertonFight fans will still find much of interest, including some surreptitious footage of Don King unsuccessfully wooing the young brothers by "playing" Mozart on a player piano. |
| About.comJennifer MerinIf you want to cheer for the Klitschkos, this profile will be enough for you. If you want to understand them, you'll need more. |
| The A.V. ClubAlison WillmoreThe film acknowledges that the only great opponents left for the pair to face may be each other, but the question of whether they'd ever fight is rendered moot by the time it's actually addressed at the end. |