Once In A Blue Moon Movie!

Rating: Null/10 (9 January 2005)

I see a LOT of movies being both in the business,and being someone who loves being in a dark theater and being transported to another time and place. I'll just state here that I had nothing occupationally to do with this film, although I wish I had.
The sad thing is that most often, something is either over-done or under-done in the films that make it to the market. Usually, it's the script that hasn't quite been thought through and finessed.
"Million Dollar Baby" is a once in a blue moon type of movie that satisfies the audience member in pretty much every way possible. The story in the script is strong, and most important, simply told. It is essentially about a man who has lost his ability to give both support and independence to others due to a failed relationship with his daughter. It's about a young girl who is so driven toward what she wants, that she affects others around her. And essentially, it's about the man learning to let go when he needs to.
The scenes are shot with such care, just the right length, just the right amount of dialog, just the right amount of information, and just the right amount of emotion from the actors, that I must congratulate the director for doing what so many strive for, and so few are unable to do.
I also think that the cinematography is beautiful in this film. When I think back, I feel like I saw a beautiful black and white film. This tells me that the Director of Photography must have taken care to look for interesting shapes with light and shadow to create a sort of film-noire ambiance in many scenes.
I have recommended this film to everyone I know.