**/*****

Rating: 3/10 (15 February 2002)

A somewhat nice movie about a man fighting for his believes. Definitely not a boxing movie. If a boxing movie is what you expect, you won't like "Ali". If instead you expect the story of Ali... well you probably won't like it that much either! It's too long and too weak. The only bright spots are the scenes that show those events TV has shown again and again, like interviews, press conferences, boxing matches etc., and quite frankly they're not enough to base an entire movie on. Especially not one this long!
What prevented me from falling a sleep was all the great acting, that actually does take place. Especially Will Smith does a GREAT job as Ali. He truly is more than just "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air". The acting earns this movie one star! Second star: Because it's nice to see Ali portrayed as more than just a boxer.
Overall it's a bearable movie, that shouldn't be watched with too high expectations, but should be watched, though!