Good, but there is a better one about this subject

Rating: 7/10 (24 January 2005)

I agree: Million Dollar baby is a beautiful and emotional movie. From the very beginning of the movie you already have an idea about what the movie will end like. But the good thing is that it ends differently, so quite surprising. I really liked the subtle way in which Eastwood handles the theme (especially from the moment that Hillary Swank seems to be paralyzed). I am sure the movie will win loads of Oscars. Fair enough. But the real reason why I write this is to let you know that there is a movie which is about the same kind of themes (controversial friendship, euthanasia), but done better than this done. It is called Simon and it is the Dutch nominee for the Oscars. People think the movie won't be nominated at the end because the themes are too controversial for the Oscar-jury-members. But if this appears to be the reason why Simon won't win an Oscar, than Million Dollar Baby doesn't deserve nominated either. Go watch and see Simon: very funny, very beautiful, very much about life in The Netherlands!