Impressive...but not entertaining...read on if u have seen the film..

Rating: 5/10 (16 September 2005)

In my opinion, this film was a showcase of excellent cinematography, editing, and singularly exceptional acting by Russell Crowe...but unfortunately, it was a let down in the entertainment aspect.
I was expecting a different approach to the entirely clichéd-boxing type genre, perhaps something with a million dollar baby flavor...but then again, a biopic is not intended to entertain but inform...so my gripes are not fully justified..
The film goes through the usual motions...once glorified "bulldog" Braddock(Crowe)down in the dumps, a resurgent dash to fame, really "inspirational" bouts of boxing, that uplift the prevailing mood during the depression in the 30's...and OBVIOUSLY he(Crowe) has to flatter to deceive..look as if he will go down for good, in *but of course*, the LAST fight of the film, and then.. "Ladies and gentlemen, we have a new heavyweight champion.."..how much more prosaic can it get? I was disappointed at the end of the film..even the film-making could not uplift my prevailing mood..i must confess..i am a bit of a thrill seeker..at least when it comes to films..suspense is my pill..
So, apart from the heavy expenditure on making it look right, and excellent acting,Cinderella Man is no classic, and rightly deserves only the "Biography" tag..but then again, this is how i feel...no need to don thinking caps for this..