MDB deserved best picture

Rating: 10/10 (8 March 2005)

I am not the biggest fan of Clint Eastwood's earlier work but with MDB, Mystic River, and Unforgiven, I have gained a new respect for him. MDB is story of a young woman (Hilary Swank) who wants to realize her dream of becoming a boxer. The best part about this movie is that it starts out like Rocky but ends up being one of the best films that I have ever seen. Anyone who calls this movie overreacted is a special kind of moron. MDB blew away the competition for best picture with its tremendous performances, great plot, and powerful surprise ending. I remember thinking that there was no way this movie was as good as Roger Ebert said it was. Well I can happily say that Ebert was right and I'm going a step farther by saying this is one of the best films ever made.