Crowe and Howard Triumph Again

Rating: 10/10 (12 December 2005)

Russell Crowe again demonstrates his total command of the acting profession. He no longer acts, he becomes the character. He is one one of the great film stars of all time, warts and all.
Many will consider this a minor movie, perhaps it is out of step with the digital youth market but don't compare this movie with the scifi, horror, comic book garbage that dominates the industry, or the the entertaining but kiddie Harry Potti stuff. Ron Howard, a great cast and a really great true story all combine to do the impossible, create a wonderful, enjoyable, memorable movie about people. It's not make believe, it's real.
Russell Crowe and Ron Howard link us with the great movies of the past. They didn't do any better back in Hollywood's heyday. Thank you Ron Howard, Russell Crowe, Rene and all for keeping dreams alive.