Brilliant!

Rating: 9/10 (13 June 2006)

WOW!best picture of 2004 at the academy awards what can i say.Clint Eastwood directs this brilliant movie,I never thought much of him as an actor but as a director hes becoming a fascinating venture. 1.THE STORY flawlessly written. is about a young trailer trash park women with a Will to succeed in the boxing ring.she finds a helper/trainer with his own demons to deal with and together they find comfort.If you are expecting a girl rocky give up now cause you will be disappointed.this movie is not for people who think die hard was the best movie ever it is a thoughtful character study. 2.THE Performances Hilary swank is good as Maggie she is so natural you don't feel shes even acting.Morgan as always does not disappoint that Oscar was long overdue and clintwood is also good as Frankie Dunn the wrinkled old boxer.But truth be told Hilary did not need another Oscar especially for this role though shes good the role is not much demanding as the other nominees in that year she won for this role but she made audiences cry and feel for her character and swayed many votes her way"Imelda Stanton" was robbed for Vera drake.Morgan on the other had has had better performances in his career but regardless of other nominees that Oscar was long overdue