While boxing is the vehicle for the story , the heart of the story is character.

Rating: 10/10 (21 January 2006)

Once again, Ron Howard directs a gem of a movie!. And once again, Russell Crowe demonstrates that he is at the top of movie actors today. Renee Zellweger complements Crowe's performance beautifully.
This movie would make an excellent learning tool for today's young people, since it clearly shows true love and devotion -- not cosmetic lust. It demonstrates, superbly, that the essence of a person is the quality of character within. When Jim Braddock pays back, in full, the welfare money he was given, it stands as one of the most powerful moments in the movie. Here is a real man!!
Can't say enough good about this movie, other than to say, it is a treasured addition to my movie library.
If you haven't seen it yet -- SEE IT!!!