This film is a must see!

Rating: 9/10 (5 May 2013)

Million Dollar baby follows the journey of Maggie (Hilary Swank) as she works toward her goal of becoming a professional boxer. Her first fight is to convince Frankie (Clint Eastwood) to become her trainer and show her the way to the top. This film is set and directed in such a way where there is not a lot of emphasis on a particular characters story or life but simply highlights the ups and downs of each character. The main focus is on Maggie and her journey however the film also incorporates the stories of Frankie and Eddie (Morgan Freeman) who is Frankie's assistant. This film offers so much to the viewer. It does a great job in creating a deep connection between the viewer and the characters. It is set in such a way that the viewer feels like they a part of the film. It is easy to feel for each character especially when Maggie is dealing with her unappreciative mother and other family members. Maggie is a very tough and loyal woman and inhibits the type of determination that does not show any signs that she is afraid to fail. This movie is simple yet complex and offers a very interesting plot and theme. It is refreshing to see a hard hearted character like Frankie begin to soften from scene to scene and be able to appreciate his loyalty and protectiveness towards Eddie and Maggie. He is tough on the exterior and that is what makes his character so believable. Clint Eastwood is a talented actor and was able to make the character Frankie come alive. Morgan Freeman and Hilary Swank also delivered outstanding performances in this film. It was also nice to see Maggie as her character grew from scene to scene. You cannot help but appreciate her character and how even though her boxing career begins to take off she still remains the same and never forgot where she came from. When I watched this film I assumed that it would be a movie based and centered around boxing but it was so much more than that. Whether it is boxing, obtaining a new career, or any type of goal that we have this movie showcased how much work and determination it really takes to reach a goal. Maggie's character is a role model for what women of all ages can achieve. She entered into what Frankie saw as a man's sport and took it by storm. This film is a must see.