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,...
- 07.October.2009
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- by: Petri33
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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...
- 19.March.2009
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- by: Vic
- Vic rated this movie6/10Okay
"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 like every other fight scene you've seen in the movies. The director telegraphs everything: the moment you see a character's face, you know whether he's good or evil. And the film is an hour too long. But again, it's got that great acting that make it all OK.
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Very good
I won't lie, it's a little long, a little tiring and a little worn. but it's also a true story so it's hard to complain. Russell Crowe does a wonderful role, in a good, touching and inspiring film.
- 30.October.2008
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- by: Noa
- Noa rated this movie0/10
Very good
I won't lie, it's a little long, a little tiring and a little worn. but it's also a true story so it's hard to complain. Russell Crowe does a wonderful role, in a good, touching and inspiring film.
- 30.October.2008
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- by: Noa
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wow, the 20s were tough.
this movie is very emotional and touching, showing that money isn't everything but it sure is important. they say that a man is measured in times of crisis and the protagonist here proves that life can be a bitch but with determination and love for...
- 08.August.2008
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- by: fletcher.munson
- fletcher.munson rated this movie7/10Good
wow, the 20s were tough.
this movie is very emotional and touching, showing that money isn't everything but it sure is important. they say that a man is measured in times of crisis and the protagonist here proves that life can be a bitch but with determination and love for your family you can get through anything.
- 08.August.2008
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- by: fletcher.munson
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