Able to Hold its Own Among Heavyweights of the Genre

Rating: 9/10 (22 October 2018)

Among the greatest movies of all time, boxing films, second maybe only to gangster films, are held in the highest regard. Raging Bull, Rocky, Heart and Soul, all have a place in the conversation for the best of cinema, and I think that Million Dollar Baby holds its own among the best of the genre. Hilary Swank, Clint Eastwood, and Morgan Freeman each deliver perfect performances rife with heart and gravity. The editing perfectly complements emotional moments and amplifies the electric fight scenes. The cinematography is gorgeous throughout. And the narrative will give you hope and show you the value of it all in one stroke. It's a phenomenal film, one that's able to stand its own among the heavyweights of the genre.
4.5/5 Stars.