Howard works his magic.

Rating: 8/10 (16 June 2005)

Alright lets get the bad things out of the way first. It was very predictable and it started out a little slow. All done.
Now heres the good part, everything else. However, while everyone involved with this did a terrific job, there is one man who deserves special mention. Ron Howard. He did an amazing job really making the audience care about Braddock (Crowe). Despite the fact that I knew exactly what was going to happen Howard manipulated me to where I was in fear of Braddock's life and on the edge of my seat throughout the entire final fight. Kudos must go to the entire cast, especially the scene stealing Craig Bierko, and everyone else who was involved with this film, but as of right now Howard has my vote for the Oscar.