Usual

Rating: 6/10 (16 October 2005)

Well, this movie doesn't bring anything to the genre. Though it is a true story, it is told in a very common way. It seems to follow the never failing recipe for success that so many American movies have followed before. It doesn't bring anything new to the boxing movies type either. If you want to see a good one, try "The Boxer" instead. Finally, it's a very average performance of actors, but, luckily, Paul Giamatti saves the day. I'm not saying it's bad, but then again, I don't like movies where the whole plot is timed, sequence by sequence, and programmed to generate the right emotion at the right time. Or it mustn't show. Overally, if you don't like surprising movies, this one is for you.