Stunning

Rating: Null/10 (6 January 2005)

Last night I saw Clint Eastwood's latest film, "Million Dollar Baby" and it is worthy of a million compliments. As one has come to expect from their past performances, Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman, and Clint Eastwood all deliver dead-on portrayals that should ensure many nominations and, if justice prevails, some awards. Morgan Freeman's ability to keep his voice checked while conveying powerful, searing truths is unmatched. Hilary Swank delivers a combination of raw toughness and undaunted optimism that is incongruously based in pain. Clint Eastwood only gets better with age. This movie had most of the audience sniffling by the end. If you found "Mystic River" heart-wrenching, you will find "Million Dollar Baby" a worthy follow-up.