The best boxing drama ever made.

Rating: 9/10 (29 August 2005)

In the wake of a painful past, trainer Frankie Dunn(Four-Time Oscar Winner:Clint Eastwood) is unwilling gets close to anyone. Then one day, Maggie Fitzgerald (Two-Time Oscar Winner:Hilary Swank) walks into his gym and asking Frankie to trained her. Maggie has raw talent and will chase her dream to be a boxer. Without thinking twice... Frankie agrees to train Maggie who to be a better boxer. Between Frankie and Maggie found a common spirit that transcends the pain of their pasts. Together, they face a battle that demand more hearts and courage that they will even known.
Directed by actor:Clint Eastwood (Blood Work, Mystic River, Unforgiven) made an terrific, believable drama with masterful performances by Eastwood, Shank and Freeman makes this film a sure winner. Eastwood wins an academy award for his film for Best Director and he was also nominated for Best Actor. Shank won her second Oscar for her great performance. Freeman won his first Oscar as Frankie's loyal friend. This film was a box office hit, This is the most impressive boxing drama since Rocky. Based on a Novel by F.X. Toole. Oscar-Nominated for Best Adapated Screenplay by Paul Haggis (Crash) and Oscar-Nominated for Best Editing for Joel Cox. Panavision. (**** ½/*****).