A Total Knockout!

Rating: 9/10 (4 June 2005)

Fantastic movie! Well paced, well written and wonderfully acted. I never knew too much of James Braddock other than he was a depression-era heavywieght. If this is truly his story, I'm surprised he isn't as well known. This was a truly an amazing story of courage and love. Giamatti will surely get a nomination and should win. Crowe was perfect in this film. He was tough, sympathetic and a great father figure. The boxing scenes seemed very realistic and the way injuries were portrayed were very inventive. Zellwegger was just great playing the devoted wife and mother. If your a fan of the common man making good this is for you. I think this movie will speak to the common man in us all. I will see this a few more times this summer.