What a wonderfully moving film

Rating: 10/10 (18 September 2006)

Although, I haven't seen the other 4 films nominated for the Best Picture Oscar in 2004, Clint Eastwoods "Million Dollar Baby" was certainly a worthy winner. Beautifully written, acted and filmed, this is the sort of film you have to sit back and experience. It is a mature and realistic story that seems so original and interesting that you can't help but admire those involved with it.
As far as boxing films are concerned this is definitely on par with Rocky and Raging Bull- possibly the two most memorable ones of the genre for the last 30 years. They each tell a different story that works in its one way.
Eastwood, Swank, Freeman and the rest of the supporting cast are outstanding and Paul Haggis' script contains plenty of memorable scenes between the characters and you really do get more and more involved as the story progresses.
I urge you to see this moving film whenever you get the chance.
10/10