a career performance by Will Smith(too bad the movie is sub standard)

Rating: 6/10 (25 May 2007)

this film about Muhammad Ali is a disappointing effort.it's over long,boring at times and lacking much intensity.the movie is all flash and no substance.Will Smith though is very brilliant in the title role.he inhabits Ali's body and soul.the problem is,the movie is not worthy of his huge talent.it does have its moments,but really it has an empty incomplete feel to it.after it was over,i was left unsatisfied.this movie should have been great,but there's something missing.though Smith exudes heart,soul and intensity ,the movie has neither.i had such high hopes for this one.the irony of it all,is this may well be Smith's greatest performance so far,that i have witnessed.he really put on an acting clinic.even though the movie fails to impress,i recommend for those that want to see what real acting is.as a result,i give "Ali" 6/10