A Masterpice

Rating: 10/10 (24 March 2006)

One of the best movies I have seen in the last 20 years. Rocky comparisons pale in that the acting here is Oscar worthy and deserved, while Rocky, great in it's own right, is more of a rah-rah everyman story. The heartbreak at the end is more sobering and insightful and handled brilliantly by Eastwood. The screenplay was flawless. Only thing I would have like to see was more revenge on the family and slime ball German Boxer. 10 out of 10..... Sideways was great, Baby was better..... Swank deserved all the accolades given. Eastwood handled this film like cat on a fence top, and didn't slip. The cast was excellent and supportive. Loved the dark and sparse lighting.