"Do not confuse this one with "Rocky"!

Rating: 9/10 (22 February 2005)

This movie is definitely one of the best, if not the best picture(s) of 2004, and probably one the best pictures I have ever seen! This film is surely one of Clint Eastwood's best pictures ever! The chemistry between the powerhouse talents of Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, and Hillary Swank is just extraordinary to say the least! This movie is so full of purpose until it hurts! One of the major components for me in this movie is the fact that it targets boxing from the women's perspective, showing that women's boxing is truly no different than men's boxing just in gender! Hillary Swank gives an unforgettable performance, and in my eyes is a shoo in come Oscar time! A must see for boxing fans and Oscar-caliber film fans alike!