Based on 4112 votes and 87 reviews.
what a pathetic excuse for a movie...OVERLY-sentimental mindless dribble...melodramatic, vomit-inducing acting... poor cinematography (esp. the fight scenes)... exemplifies all that is wrong with hollywood... in a word: corny... not worth your $10... in fact, viewers should be paid to see this film.
good movie! i have to say it was TOO long, like 2 hrs 45 mins counting previews and stuff...but it was still a REALLY good movie! russell crowe is fantastic, ditto for paul giamatti. oscar performances. renee zellwegger wasnt bad either but didnt look too nice...not a bad performance but i wouldnt call it oscar quality. anyway, if youre in the mood for an intense movie, go watch it, its not the relaxing type though.
one of the best movies on my list, its been years since i`ve walked out of a theatre with that feeling of having seen a truly great film. Only flaw is Max Baer`s character, he was`nt the villain they potrayed him to be.
Can i just say..."WOW". This movie will take your breath away, and may even provoke a few tears! Incredible movie...so worth every penny and more! MUST SEE!!
Can you believe this movie only made back half its production cost in the first 3 weeks? Too bad, cause this movie was incredible. Probably cause this movie is up against movies like Madagascar and Batman Begins. Oh well...
Look for an Academy Award for Paul Giamatti this time around. He is absolutely excellent every moment he is on the screen.
I love Russel Crowe and his performance here was one of his best.
I loved this movie! I was the only person in the movie theatre when I saw it. The drama was intense.....I was worn out by the end of the film but it was a good worn out. Russell Crowe should receive an Oscar bid as should Ron Howard, Renée Zellweger and Paul Giamatti. This could have been just another underdog movie but Crowe and Howard save it from that. Yes, Braddock is portrayed as a very straight, moral man but you see his swagger and courage in the ring when he fights. Crowe is completely believeable in a "Tom Hank`s role" because he has not only the acting skills to play the part but the physique as well. The Oscar bid for Crowe c
A great view of life during the depression.
Overall, it is the typical underdog cliche. Scenes were tense at times however, knowing the outcome as a real part of history tends to put a dampener on things.