Incredible.

Rating: 10/10 (6 February 2005)

I have never loved Clint Eastwood more than I do after seeing this film. Frankie Dunn is a beautiful character, played with grace and insight by Eastwood. I positively fell in love with his character through the movie. Hillary Swank glides in and out of the film. Her acting sneaks up on you, and before you know it, you are in awe of her. Morgan Freeman is stunning. I felt that this was his best part since The Shawshank Redemption. The entire cast is phenomenal.
The fact that Eastwood not only starred in the film, but produced it, directed it, and composed the music for it blows my mind. There were so many subtle moments where I savored every second as it was unfolding. This film was truly a work of art. Pay attention to the lighting. Every flicker of pain and intensity in Eastwood's clear blue eyes is accented by the lighting. Every grimace, every line on his face speaks to his character. The story simply cannot be done justice with words. My vote for Best Picture of 2004 goes to Million Dollar Baby.