Master class in drama

Rating: 7/10 (26 August 2018)

Clint Eastwood has a no frills approach to directing. There are no fancy shots or creative techniques which tell this true story. However, if you like concise story telling with no padding and great acting then this film might be for you.
Hilary Swank plays an Oscar worthy role as "Maggie"a determined young woman from a poor family who wants to become a professional boxer. Eastwood plays the trainer, "Frankie", who runs a gym in Los Angeles. Narrated expertly by Morgan Freeman who also plays "Scrap" who was managed by Frankie into a title bout.
"Million Dollar Baby" is a dark film with an autobiographical feel that never distracts from the characters. It is about a woman determined to make something of herself, and a man who becomes her best friend through her career and final tragedy.