inspiring,if not completely factual

Rating: Null/10 (25 January 2000)

Having read the books, I must admit it annoys me when moviegoers pass biased judgment on the film adaptation after such a reading. Therefore, I will spare others the same annoyance. Overall, it is an accurate depiction of the actual events and it is dramatically moving, if somewhat enveloped in Hollywood cliche. Having said this, PLEASE READ "THE SIXTEENTH ROUND" and "LAZARUS AND THE HURRICANE". No plug intended.