David O. Russell is a difficult director to work with. If some of you might remember, he’s gotten involved in a few spats here and there on the set of his films but as a director, I have to say the man has done some excellent work. But his direction is only part of it as he’s had some good actors to play off of as well and this time seems no different. The real story here seems to be Christian Bale who looks deathly thin, almost back to his “The Machinist” weight class, and comes off almost unrecognizable here. They film, based on the real life story of boxer Mickey Ward, looks ripe for all types of Oscar potential and something tells me this is exactly what will happen. But then again, it’s just a trailer that, for my money, gives away a lot of the plotline so what do I know. What do you think? Is this film gonna see Oscar gold next year or will this tank like the last couple of David O. Russell films?