A heart-wrenching, heartwarming, beautiful masterpiece!!

Rating: 9/10 (6 December 2005)

I went to this movie reluctantly even when friends told me that it was excellent because of two things. 1) I generally do not enjoy Russell Crowe as an actor and 2) Because it's a "boxing" movie. I figured, I'm a girl...what interest do I have in that? Turns out a lot, actually. I was very wrong.
This movie hooks you from minute one with its character development, interesting camera work and connectable story. I found myself crying several times at parts that we're sad, and parts that were happy. The end of the movie had me jumping out of my seat with happiness and excitement. It really had everything a movie should have. Good heart, a wonderful love story, good morals, adorable little kids...I'm so glad that I went to see it.
You should too.