A Flawless Movie

Rating: 10/10 (9 February 2017)

Think about all of the things you could ever ask for in a movie, a short list of elements that makes a movie great would likely include: a love story, character struggle and then triumph, sport, comedic relief, and a meaningful story being told. Million Dollar Baby was able to capture all of these points and some. You could put Morgan Freeman's career up against anyone's in film history, comparing both acting chops and classic films said person was in; with that said, this is the best role of his career. Not only does he portray a great supporting character with depth, he also narrates the story of the movie as well. The Oscar he received for this role was a no-brainer. Going back to the love story element-- this movie doesn't follow the traditional romantic path, but one of a trainer and trainee. The audience watches this relationship build from one of pity to profound love. This movie will captivate you by asking you to root for the characters in this film, and profoundly effect you as you witness each of them develop-- and by the time the credits roll in you will realize that you have watched what quite possibly is the greatest movie of all time.