Rare glimpse into the goodness of mankind

Rating: 10/10 (20 January 2006)

I can tell you that seeing the goodness of mankind in a movie these days is so rare. In this movie, you see raw passion that is not driven by revenge or anger. The characters are so believable and real - you feel like you want to know more and more. The story was simple, but the emotional tones were complex and interesting. Clint Eastwood has a unique talent in showing an audience kindness and sincerity in a person's character without making them look or appear meek or mild. I took away a refreshed hope and relished in the wholesome quality of his artistry. So many people heralded this movie as a "best yet" or "movie of the year", but it surpasses these statements as a BEST EVER. I am so thankful Eastwood took a rather unattractive story line (woman boxer) and made it a legend!