On the Ropes (2011 film)

On the Ropes is a 2011 British mockumentary film written and directed by Mark Noyce. It follows the fictional character of martial arts instructor Keith Kraft and his rivalry with boxing gym owner Big Joe, played by actor and former boxer Joe Egan. The cast also includes Ben Shockley, Lindsay Honey, Raymond Griffiths, Sean Byrne and Alex Vincent.

Britflicks critic Zachary Cooke gave the film a favourable review saying There may not be an obvious category to put On the Ropes into, but its really just a great film that tips its hat to documentaries, dramas and the egos of those that are part of reality TV. He was also complimentary about the quality of the acting and commented that Both lead actors Mark Noyce and Ben Shockley are very convincing in their roles.Richard Cross of A Full Tank of Gas stated Thankfully, while On the Ropes is highly derivative of The Office particularly in the performance of leading man Mark Noyce, who also wrote and directed it generates a surprising amount of good will on the part of the viewer thanks largely to likeable performances and a refusal to take itself too seriously. However he went on to write that While Noyce gives an enjoyable performance as Kraft, his mannerisms and speech patterns are so closely modelled on those of The Offices David Brent that his performance draws unnecessary and unfavourable comparisons, which is a shame because it diminishes his achievements in other departments. ........

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