A brilliant, breath-taking movie.......

Rating: 10/10 (3 June 2005)

I went to the sneak preview of it...........and it was brilliant. This movie is, yes, even better than "Million Dollar Baby," and dare I say it, even better than "Rocky." It was a magnificent film, capturing all the mood and desperation of the Great Depression. This film is better than any other movie Ron Howard has made, better than "A Beautiful Mind." And the boxing action was terrific. Easily the best movie of the year so far........and its a shame it probably won't win Best Picture because last years winner, Million Dollar Baby, was also a boxing film. But it most certainly will be nominated for Best Picture.
The acting was great, and there were some shots in it, I won't say as to give them away, especially during some boxing sequences, that gave me some chills they were so effective and good.
Prediction: Paul Giamitti will win Best Supporting Actor for his role as Gould, Braddick's trainer.
Folks, don't miss this one when it comes out in wide release.