I DESPISE Boxing as the Devil's "Sport," ...

Rating: 8/10 (6 November 2014)

Still I was able to appreciate this deservingly award-winning movie.
It really proves my point, that boxing is the playpen of sadists inspired by Satan. I resisted watching it for all these years because of its subject matter.
I don't regret watching it at all. If it doesn't jerk a tear or dozens from you, you would have to be inhuman.
Great performances by the lead actors who deserved their Oscars.
Even the sorry, sad family of Hilary Swank's character, Maggie, did a great job of being despicable.
Clint Eastwood is beyond awesome. It looks like we may have enjoyed the last of his formidable talent. I regret that he's mortal like the rest of us. :-(
For all you pugilist haters out there like me, please give it a chance anyway.
You won't come away disappointed, I promise.