Excellent Movie, thought provoking. Nice acting from everybody

Rating: 10/10 (26 July 2005)

Best movie I've watched since "The Interpreter". Loved it all the way, though the end is rushed and simplified too much - I think the end was supposed to take much more precedence than it did. I like the way Morgan Freeman told the story in the background. Deep thoughtful voice that adds extra air of reality to the already captivating film.
Everybody played their part well, even less prominent figures like Danger.. Had initially thought it would be full of the old tale about a Trainer who refuses to train because of some obvious reasons, then feels for the trainee, trains them and they rise to the top, get a crucial match, win it after a huge struggle and live happily ever after. i was wrong. Behind the boxing is two characters, their past and their dreams, having what they were denied for so many years... Clint Eastwood should show up more often in the directors seat..
Reminds of Eastwood in "White Hunter Black Heart"