Forget the Russell Crowe Controversy--SEE THIS MOVIE!!

Rating: 10/10 (1 July 2005)

Forget about Russell Crowe (you'll become so absorbed in the character, you'll only see Jim Braddock). Besides, even if you hate Crowe, don't you want Ron Howard--one of the nicest guys in Hollywood--to get his accolades? Forget about the fact that this is billed primarily as a "boxing" movie-- it's really a story about character, family, and overcoming adversity.
This is great storytelling, a compelling plot, and flawless acting. The times and characters seem alive and I can't tell you the last time I saw a movie I enjoyed any more than Cinderella Man. My wife--who generally hates anything more violent than Steel Magnolias--also loved this movie. I'd compare the overall feeling of this movie more to "Seabiscuit" than to "Rocky". It's so good, I even got my 19 y/o daughter and her girlfriend to go (in lieu of seeing some dreadful Lindsey Lohan flick)... even THEY raved about it...
After seeing the film, I read a lot about the real life Jim Braddock (Crowe's character) and the seems very close to reality. I can't understand why this movie isn't doing better at the box office, because it's GREAT--and that's not a word I use lightly.
GO SEE THIS MOVIE!!! (you'll thank me later)