A real knockout!

Rating: 10/10 (24 October 2005)

This movie is enjoyable even for those who are not crazy about sports movies. And aside from the fact that the Aviator, it's best picture nominee rival, is crap at best, there is a reason why this movie won the best picture award.
Clint Eastwood didn't just make a movie, he made a movie right! And is a blueprint on how to make a great movie. Unlike the Aviator that did everything wrong! Clint is, at worst, excellent in his characters reluctance to train a female boxer, and Hilary Swank is just as charming on her characters hardheadedness and determination. And the chemistry between these 2 actors are incredible when he finally decides to coach and train her, and is maintained all the way to the end. Excellent triumphs and tragedies throughout the movie.
Even some witty comebacks that can get you laughing.
In fact the only bad thing I can say about this movie is that you can't cook ham on the DVD.