Great film, but not about boxing

Rating: 9/10 (11 October 2011)

Story: Aging owner of a boxing gym and box trainer Frankie Dunn is approached by Maggie. Young woman, working as a waitress, who wants to be a boxer. He initially refuses her because he does not train girls. But in the end he agrees to train her. Surprisingly Maggie is great; she goes right to the top. It seems she is unstoppable and she becomes female boxing star. But Maggie is going to learn that after hard and long way up, the way down can be very fast and painful.
Acting: Hillary Swank is very believable in the role of enthusiastic boxer, she is really good and her Oscar well deserved. Rest of the cast do not stay far behind Eastwood is very good as his old boxing trainer (his character is quite similar to the one in Gran Torino), Freeman as his good hearted old boxer is very sympathetic. Especially good are argument between Eastwood and Freeman which also provide rare funny moments.
Direction and camera: Film is shot very well; boxing scenes are quick and tough. The film does not lag anywhere and flows with no problem.
Conclusion: very good film, with good story and great acting. I would recommend this film to all not only boxing fans, because this film is not about boxing.