Strong, believable and emotional!

Rating: 10/10 (8 April 2006)

Plot: Maggie (Swank) is an ambitious woman who walks through boxing trainer Frankie's (Eastwood) door with nothing but guts and her wish of becoming a pro boxer, but she is too old in in his opinion. Oh, and the fact that she's a girl doesn't make it easier for her to be accepted. Frankie doesn't like to lose and is convinced he will with a girl boxer. Frankie finds himself being persuaded by Maggie and former boxer Eddie (Freemind) and at last gives in. Then starts the hard work, but Maggie is eager to learn. As other reviewers have mentioned; there are some subplots, but it's more fun if you're not aware of them before after you've actually seen the movie. And you should see the movie. There is a lot more that happens, but you need to see it for yourself.
It took a while getting used to Swank playing anyone else than Brandon (Boys Don't Cry), but it didn't take long before I realized what a great actress she is to be able to make the character her own. Swank, Freemind and Eastwood make a great team and that is probably why Eastwood has not included a broader cast when directing.
This is quality!