Flawed yet lovable film

Rating: 7/10 (5 June 2005)

To be perfectly honest, most of the theater applauded throughout the movie, and frankly I can see why. However, while it may please the general mob, Cinderella Man was flawed. Though it shows a very realistic and strong depiction of the depression, it goes over the top in attempting to draw emotion out of their poverty. And at 2 and a half hours, when an hour of it is devoted to "oh look at how poor everyone is it's the president's fault" you can't help but wonder if the studio is demanding some tear-jerking scenes. However, Russell Crowe delivers fantastic acting, blowing everyone else away, and the fight scenes are top-notch. You will love this movie, but it isn't perfect, and is sometimes over the top. However, this doesn't stop it from being the feel good movie of the year so far, and you will leave with a smile on your face and a bounce in your step. Advised for all ages, 7 out of 10, wouldn't see it again but a great first view.