Certainly in my top 10 of all time movies

Rating: 10/10 (30 January 2005)

This was an absolutely beautiful movie. It jabs you in the gut and pummels your heart. Not only was the screenplay and direction fantastic, but the trio of Swank, Eastwood, and Freeman was a superb match! I love it when Morgan Freeman's craft shines! He is a fantastic actor, that unfortunately takes the occasional not so good script (can we say Dreamcatcher), but you give this man a worthy script, and he lights the screen with his presence! As for Clint Eastwood, this role for me is one of the most enjoyable I've seen him play recently. Of course, Hilary Swank as Maggie was absolutely fantastic! Her character was humble and gutsy, and she portrayed Maggie superbly! I can't recommend this film enough. Go see it now!