A sport's film that separates itself from the cliché sport movies

Rating: 8/10 (25 August 2012)

I LOVED IT and I HATED IT! You know those cliché sports movie where there is a struggle and success follows after hard work and determination which leaves you with a good feeling at the end? This movie decided to be the difference and show the main character, Maggie about to achieve success but lose it all! Very moving film though.
Favourite Character was Maggie Fitzgerald (Hilary Swank) This woman, you can look at her and say she is an annoyance, a pest or just a daydreamer. However I look at her and see determination, dedication, willingness and a woman who knows what she wants! She spent days pestering the trainer to train her but he only trains men, she managed to get him on board and through her efforts and learning, she become a boxer on her way to success. This shows how hard work, dedication and having a dream can bring success
I would recommend it to anyone who has a love for movies and sports buff, even though I'm not a fan of boxing, I really enjoyed this movie. Women will love it as the movie revolves around a woman's desire to succeed regardless of the outside influences and of her background.
The storyline evolved fantastically! Showing the trainer, Frankie with his prized boxer, showing us the methods that he teaches and gives us a glimpse of what is taught in a boxing game - "Everything in Boxing is backwards." The scenes of training and hard work followed by Maggie winning games, slowly climbing the ranks was well put together. They added a whole new dimension to the movie when Maggie was knocked out and injured badly. It gave me chills to watch her in the hospital bed and see the struggle after getting so close to glory. Clint Eastwood was amazingly good with his acting, age cannot hold him down. Morgan Freeman was fantastic in his support role and of course, in his narration. It was a different film that I won't ever forget!