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| Description Director Ron Howard and star Russell Crowe re-team after their Oscar-winning collaboration, A BEAUTIFUL MIND, for this rousing biopic. It's the true story of boxer James J. Braddock (Russell Crowe), a heavyweight contender from New Jersey nicknamed the Bulldog of Bergen, who lost his fame and fortune during the Great Depression only to win the hearts of the downtrodden during a spectacular comeback. Crowe is masterful as Braddock, with Renee Zellweger playing his wife, and Paul Giamatti as his loyal friend and manager, Joe Gould. The sharply observed script devotes a significant amount of screen time to the domestic struggles of Braddock's family; developing character and place with a wealth of period detail, so when the comeback starts, the payoff is enormous. The matches themselves are unforgettable: raw, intense, riveting, with more than a passing stylistic nod to Martin Scorsese's groundbreaking 1980 film, RAGING BULL. Though it may sound a bit formulaic, one should remember that this is the true and original underdog boxer story from which all others hail, and it's riveted together with true craftsmanship. Howard has a real skill for plucking audience members' heartstrings, and the performances are first-rate. Giamatti and Crowe play off each other in a rapport perfectly suited to their roles, especially at the ring, where the one's manic intensity makes a perfect contrast to the other's warrior grace.
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Top Reviews  Magnificent performance by Russell CroweReview created: 03/04/07 by:  5 of 6 people found this review helpful. "Cinderella Man" is about a down-and-out guy who makes an astonishing boxing comeback and wins the title during the Depression. What makes this movie stand out from other under-dog boxing films is the sensitive and endearing performance of Russell Crowe. It really is one of his best roles ever. Crowe looks the part of Jim Braddock; his face is craggy and lined, his tired eyes reflect desperation, fear, and hope. He is as convincing in the brutal boxing scenes as he is in the tender moments he shares with Renee Zellweger, who plays Jim's wife, Mae. The sentimentality never becomes maudlin, however, and we come to like and admire Jim for the love he has for his family and his determination to do whatever he has to do to support them and keep them together. Two scenes define Braddock even more than the boxing matches: The first is when he is reduced to begging, hat in hand, from his former associates in order to have the heat turned back on in his pitiful basement apartment. The second is when Jim goes to the relief office and repays the money he had been given. These scenes show Jim was a man of intense pride and inner strength; he didn't complain about being poor or shirk his responsibilities. "Cinderella Man" is a very good film! Review ID: 10000000003282953 Was this review helpful? Report this review Reviews Great film !!!Review created: 08/01/07(updated 08/01/07) by: A fantastic true story. If you like boxing, you will love it. This is what Rocky 1 tried to be but came nowhere near as good as cinderella man. Review ID: 10000000002700498 Was this review helpful? Report this review Fantastic MovieReview created: 06/09/06 by: 1 of 1 people found this review helpful. I watched this film on rental and had to buy it as soon as it finished! This film is not your basic boxing film its very different from films such as Rocky etc. I love the way its not over dramatized, its a simple film but with enough action and a great story plot. I honestly cannot say one thing I didn't like about this film, great from start to finish, would deffo recommend. Review ID: 10000000001764860 Was this review helpful? Report this review Cinderella manReview created: 03/07/06 by: this is a superb biographical film expertly directed and with realistc fight scenes.I was unfortunate to miss this film on its release but delighted to find it on ebay at a bargain price Review ID: 10000000001275130 Was this review helpful? Report this review cinderella man dvd0 of 1 people found this review helpful. i was surpise how much i did enjoy this , had a good story and the boxing was good xxxxx son saw it with his dad and said i should watch it , Review ID: 10000000001086078 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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