Brilliant

Rating: 8/10 (19 January 2006)

Boxing is not my favourite sport. In fact, it is not even a sport. However, that didn't stop me from enjoying this movie. I got it as a Christmas pressie and had never heard of it. When I discovered it was a Ron Howard film that peaked my interest. Having watched it, I found it compelling and almost as good as Howard's Appollo 13. For anyone who enjoyed that movie they should watch this one. For anyone who likes Boxing it is as riviting as Raging Bull. Like the Scorcese film, it has a fine cast but lacks something which I cannot figure out. I really enjoyed this movie and would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoyed movies about Boxing, the Depression, and about the struggles of a family. This review has to be 10 lines so I am waffling a bit to make it! A very good and entertaining movie.