Hillary Swank owns this character.

Rating: Null/10 (4 February 2005)

If you are seeking a film with emotional depth...this is it. The acting is flawless, the characters vivid, and the pacing is as artful as the footwork of a champion prizefighter. This is not a hardcore boxing movie. It is an exploration of the philosophical. The background is superbly designed; a masterfully crafted framework for the art contained within.
The universal humanity of this film transcends any epic from recent years. I predict at least four and perhaps five Oscars for "Million Dollar Baby".
Swank owns Maggie Fitzgerald like De Niro owns Travis Bickle.
10 Stars