The Lee Daniels film Shadowboxer arrives on DVD this November 7th. There was great buzz surrounding this film despite the fact that it wasn’t a huge blockbuster in theaters. One thing for sure, if you missed this film during it’s theatrical run you won’t want to miss it on DVD.

Cuba Gooding Jr. gets gangsta as he stars as Mikey. Mikey is hit man who works with his much older partner Rose. Early in the film they are performing a hit when they discover that one of the intended victims is not only pregnant—but due to give birth any second. Rose is now old and she is sick and her heart is softening. She orders Mikey not to go through with the hit.

This is when things get a little cloudy judgment wise. Mikey and Rose decide to rescue the woman whose husband wants her dead and look out for her and her new son. They enlist a local doctor who has ties to the same crime syndicate that had ordered the hit on the woman to perform a checkup on the new mother and child. The doctor is involved in a romantic relationship with a nurse (Mo’Nique) with a drug problem and a nasty jealous streak.

Mikey, Rose and the new mother and child settle into a life in the country. Mikey continues to go into the city to complete hits. Despite his non traditional job, Mikey has other demons that he is dealing with, one being a very complicated and intimate relationship with Rose. Their relationship will have viewers wondering just whether Rose and Mikey are involved in a familial relationship or a romantic one.

Monique and Macy Gray have small roles in the film. The primary stars of the film are Cuba Gooding Jr., Helen Mirren and Vanessa Ferlito.

Shadowboxer is a very violent movie. However, its well written and you will want to watch this intriguing movie until the very last scene. Special features include commentary from Lee Daniels and Cuba Gooding Jr., and a making of Shadowboxer featurette.

Arrives on DVD November 7th.

http://www.shadowboxerthefilm.com

Synopsis

Shadowboxer delves deep into the harsh underworld of organized crime and uncovers the complex lives of trained assassins Mikey (Cuba Gooding, Jr.) and Rose (Helen Mirren). But when a brutal crime boss wants his wife dead, Rose has a change of heart when they find her pregnant. And so, the three begin a harrowing life on the run. Driven by fierce love, Rose and Mikey protect their adopted family from present danger -looking to redeem their tragic past. An intense mix of action, sex and suspense, this dark film noir is the most compelling movie of the year. The star-studded cast also includes film favorite Stephen Dorff, comedian Mo’Nique in her first dramatic role, multi- platinum recording artist Macy Gray, Spider-Man 2’s Vanessa Ferlito and Gotham Award Nominee Joseph Gordon-Levitt.