A movie with heart

Rating: 10/10 (20 July 2005)

Million Dollar Baby is a boxing movie with a twist. It's a treat to see three great stars (Eastwood, Swank and Freeman) all hitting their marks. This has to be Clint Eastwood's greatest performance on screen and he directs with the level of excellence that we've come to expect. Hillary Swank proves that she deserves to be a 2 time Academy Award winner and gives an unforgettable performance. Morgan Freeman is basically himself, which is always a good thing and earned his long overdue Oscar. This is not so much a boxing movie about bravado, but it has as much heart as any sports movie ever made. This one will stay with you long after the closing credits. Not to be missed.