Great Movie!

Rating: 8/10 (12 February 2006)

I loved the movie - its portrayal of character in the face of adversity is a tale for the ages. My only complaint is its unfair treatment of Max Baer... Contrary to the movie, Baer did not gloat over the death of an opponent in the ring. He actually took care of the man's family and put the man's children through school. Also, to the consternation of Hitler, Baer beat the German boxer, Max Schmeling, while wearing a "Star of David" on his trunks. (The Nazis subsequently banned all media of Baer, by the way - Baer was raised Catholic.) Cinderella Man is an excellent movie. But I think Max Baer deserves better treatment. Baer seems a fascinating character in his own right and I'd think worthy of his own movie......