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Ali, 2001

Starring: Will Smith, Jon Voight

Directed by: Michael Mann

Written by: Michael Mann

Language: English, French

Country: USA

Runtime: 157 min

MPAA Rating: R

Rating:6.6

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Ali can be described as captivating, sincere, and uplifting. The plot revolves around a rise to the top, the life of an athlete, and hopes. The main genres are drama, historical, and sports. In terms of style, Ali features an all-star cast and has a Hollywood tone. In approach, it is serious and realistic. The storytelling is slow paced. Ali is located in Africa. It takes place during the Vietnam War and in the 1960s. It is drawn from a biography and originally a true story. Ali has received attention for being an Oscar winner.

Summary of Ali

Michael Mann's Ali manages to be an informative look at the career of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali and an entertaining and moving portrait of the man. The action begins with the brash young Cassius Clay's surprising victory over Sonny Liston. The film depicts Clay's conversion to Islam, his partnership with "Bundini" Brown (Jamie Foxx in a wonderfully complex turn), his friendship with Howard Cosell (a transformed Jon Voight), his principled refusal to serve in the military during Vietnam, and his subsequent problems with the law and the boxing commission. The film concludes with Ali's battle with George Foreman in the "Rumble in the Jungle."

Will Smith delivers a worthy performance, transforming his body, face, and voice to capture the spirit of the charismatic fighter. The work of the supporting cast is superb, including Smith's real-life wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Marvin Gaye's daughter, Nona Gaye, as the women in Ali's life. Mann brings the viewer in close to the boxing action, effectively depicting Ali's unique grace and quickness, and the violent frenzy of the sport. The film shows the familiar public figure of fights and press conferences, and also gives a glimpse of the quiet, thoughtful private life of Ali.

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Language:	English, French
Country:	USA
Release date:	12 December 2001
Runtime:	157 min

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Will Smith

as Cassius Clay / Cassius X / Muhammad Ali

Jon Voight

as Howard Cosell

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Rolling Stone

Ali is a bruiser, unwieldy in length and ambition. But Mann and Smith deliver this powerhouse with the urgency of a champ's left hook. Full Review

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by: Peter Travers

The New York Times

We see the movie levitate when Ali and Brown chant, "Float like a butterfly," the slogan that takes on a different meaning in each context, starting off as hopeful and spry, finally becoming rueful and pointed. When the film pulls off moments like... Full Review

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by: A.O. Scott

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This movie is good, not great, but is worth a look. The movie does a good job of portraying the complexities of the militant Islam that was such a significant part of Ali's life. However, the movie drags in parts and if you aren't a lover of boxing... Read and rate it

12.October.2009
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by: Dan
Dan rated this movie4/10Disappointing

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