One, two punch!

Rating: 10/10 (2 June 2005)

I was certain this would be another manufactured Oscar contender for sure, I mean the trailer was so sappy and corny, but when I caught an early screening for it, I was shocked and amazed. This is a magnificent movie in all respects from acting, directing, cinematography, and a truly inspiring under dog tale about beating the odds. Truly one of the best Boxing movies I've ever seen, and I've seen "Raging Bull" and "Rocky". The theater was full the day I got to see it, and the crowd was chatty in the beginning, but halfway through, you could hear a pin drop, this film will truly grab you by the throat and make you watch and put some hope in your heart. Crowe is utterly amazing and succeeds yet again in giving an amazing performance in an amazing movie. Truly a soon to be classic film.
**** out of ****