My heart went to Million dollar Baby for 2005.

Rating: 10/10 (27 March 2005)

I never expected it to be that "very good".
The film hasn't been shown in Manila when the Oscars were televised, and I was rooting for The Aviator (saw 4 out of the 5 films nominated for best picture). I am a big fan of Martie Scorcese, and I really do want him to win the best picture or best director Oscars. And I really just thought that Million dollar Baby was another dramatic boxing film like Rocky, etc. But when I saw the film, I was blown away.
Blown away? Yes, by its originality and realistic film making.
The film was not over-acted, and Swank was good. For Clint, I really don't know about his acting but the leading actor of Sideways is better than him and should be nominated for an Oscar (what's his name?). I think Clint lack the real emotion for a hurting father. He just squinted for an Oscar nomination. And Morgan's acting was not the usual (strong person-eloquent-type), and he deserves the Oscar.
But I salute Clint for his tasteful direction. Bravo! Simple and effective.
I hope Marty Scorcese will win someday, I am a bigger fan of his films, but not this year. My heart went to Million dollar Baby for 2005.