2 fists, 1 heart (Two fists, one heart) is a contemporary family drama set in Perth, Western Australia.
The central character is Anthony Argo (Daniel Amalm), a champion amateur boxer and nightclub doorman in his early twenties. His pursuit of Australian “la dolce vita” increasingly puts him in conflict with his father and trainer, Joe (Ennio Fantastichini), who has brought his Sicilian values of family, loyalty and iron-fisted respect with him to Australia.
Anthony falls for smart and beautiful university student, Kate (Jessica Marais), who opens his eyes to a world beyond his boxing-obsessed upbringing and fuels further rebellion against his father's values.
Anthony starts to question many of the beliefs he has taken for granted; in particular whether violence is the ideal way to resolve conflict.
When Joe is betrayed by another fighter and finally reveals to his son the pain and violence in his own past, Anthony realises. that he is now mature enough to see his father and his values within the context of his own developing philosophy.
By assimilating his new, broader world view with the values of his father he can control of his fists and his heart, making him a better man and a more mature fighter.
Special Agent Matti
Even though the script isn't particularly surprising, 2 fists, 1 heart (Two fists, one heart) is a warm little story about that ultimate Little Aussie Battler, the second generation wog migrant in WA. Talk about having a lot to overcome. Still, at least you don't have to like boxing to like this boxing movie. The action in the ring is actually secondary to the action out of the ring. Cool. Also, you get to have a bit of a look around Perth, including South Perth, Northbridge and Balga (Eek!), which is interesting if Perth happens to be one of your old stomping grounds.
Daniel Amalm is even hotter than he was in Underbelly: better muscles, more brains, hotter arse. Gotta love those nudie bits. Phwaorgh.
The Australia, drama, Rai Fazio movie 2 fists, 1 heart (Two fists, one heart) is directed by Shawn Seet and stars Ennio Fantastichini, Daniel Amalm, Jessica Marais.
M (Frequent coarse language, sporting violence and sexual references)
105 minutes (1:45 hours)
Film: 19 March 2009
