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Cinderella Man, 2005

Starring: Russell Crowe, Renée Zellweger

Directed by: Ron Howard

Written by: Ron Howard

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 144 min

MPAA Rating: PG_13

Rating:8.0

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The mood of Cinderella Man is uplifting, emotional, and sentimental. The plot centers around a supportive spouse, a downfall, and a rise to the top. It is a drama, sports, and period movie. In approach, Cinderella Man is serious and realistic. It takes place, at least partly, in an urban ghetto. The setting is New Jersey. Cinderella Man happens in the 1920s and in the 1930s. It is drawn from a biography. The movie is known for being an award winner and critically acclaimed. Cinderella Man is especially suggested for a boys' night. Note that it includes violent content.

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Director Ron Howard and star Russell Crowe re-team after their Oscar-winning collaboration, A BEAUTIFUL MIND, for this rousing biopic. It's the true story of boxer James J. Braddock (Russell Crowe), a heavyweight contender from New Jersey nicknamed "the Bulldog of Bergen," who lost his fame and fortune during the Great Depression only to win the hearts of the downtrodden during a spectacular comeback. Crowe is masterful as Braddock, with Renee Zellweger playing his wife, and Paul Giamatti as his loyal friend and manager, Joe Gould. The sharply observed script devotes a significant amount of screen time to the domestic struggles of Braddock's family; developing character and place with a wealth of period detail, so when the comeback starts, the payoff is enormous. The matches themselves are unforgettable: raw, intense, riveting, with more than a passing stylistic nod to Martin Scorsese's groundbreaking 1980 film, RAGING BULL. Though it may sound a bit formulaic, one should remember that this is the true and "original" underdog boxer story from which all others hail, and it's riveted together with true craftsmanship. Howard has a real skill for plucking audience members' heartstrings, and the performances are first-rate. Giamatti and Crowe play off each other in a rapport perfectly suited to their roles, especially at the ring, where the one's manic intensity makes a perfect contrast to the other's warrior grace.

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Language:	English
Country:	USA
Release date:	23 May 2005
Runtime:	144 min

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Russell Crowe

as Jim Braddock

Renée Zellweger

as Mae Braddock

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Russell Crowe and Paul Giamatti on the set of Cinderella Man (2005)

Russell Crowe and boxing trainer/consultant Angelo Dundee on the set of Cinderella Man (2005)

Russell Crowe and Paul Giamatti in Cinderella Man (2005)

Russell Crowe with director Ron Howard on the set of Cinderella Man (2005)

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USA Today

A premier boxing movie and a forceful Depression remembrance for the socially conscious, Cinderella Man also ices it for stargazers that Russell Crowe is the dominant screen actor working today. Full Review

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by: Mike Clark

San Francisco Chronicle

An unflinching and historically rich rendering of an amazing story. He has made what is easily the best American film so far this year. Full Review

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by: Mick LaSalle

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07.October.2009
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by: Petri33
Petri33 rated this movie0/10

I must admit, this movie is the movie I wanted to see most this summer. Amid the excitement about Jedis, married assassins, and aliens, I was most looking forward to an uplifting story of a boxer in the depression era. What an amazing movie. First, I'll talk about the acting. The talent headlining this film was cast perfectly. Usually I pick out a favorite within the first 15 minutes of a movie, but I found the movie ending and myself still unable to decide. Russell Crowe, Renee Zellweger, and Paul Giamatti are all at their best. See this movie and you will have seen each of these actors and actresses performing at a level as good as or better than any other film they have been in. The chemistry between Crowe and Zellweger is perfectly believable and heart wrenching at times. Giamatti, who stood out in Sideways, gives his best performance to date as Crowe's trainer and promoter. Crowe is amazing as Jim Braddock and I would say this performance is at the level of Gladiator and A Beautiful Mind. The directing in this movie is also amazing. I love the transition between matches as well as the shots and angles during the boxing matches. The atmosphere and scenery is exactly what you would expect from depression era New York City and thus this film draws you in as only the best films do. The PG-13 rating in this movie is for the boxing violence but that isn't really too graphic and I think barely warrants a rating higher than PG. While I may change my tune later this summer, this movie tops the list as the best movie I have seen this year. Throughout, I found nothing wrong with this film, it had everything. The story was amazing, the shots were perfect, but what takes this film from good to amazing was the acting. Crowe, Zellweger, and Giamatti take this movie from enjoyable to memorable.

07.October.2009
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by: Petri33

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"Cinderella Man" is completely formulaic, a movie that's just what you'd expect Ron Howard and Big Hollywood would deliver. Redeemed by great acting, the movie is nonetheless bogged down by a predictable plot and by fight scenes that are structured... Read and rate it

19.March.2009
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by: Vic
Vic rated this movie6/10Okay

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