Bring some Kleenex

Rating: 10/10 (21 February 2005)

I walked in with high expectations, although I am not a boxing fan, but it didn't matter....the story is eloquently told and masterfully depicted. Morgan Freeman, Clint Eastwood and last but certainly not least...Hillary Swank. I felt like I was ringside; hearing, feeling and impacting each element of the story. It was an education in itself at how moving cinema can be and how much trust it takes to immerse oneself and walk out totally satisfied that movies are still worth the money. Speaking and relaying thoughts without words is incredibly and masterfully done here. And for the viewer, this technique in cinema enables us to be drawn into the action, not just a spectator! THANK YOU - - to everyone involved in this heart crushing but worthy story.