Review of Somebody Up There Likes Me (2013) by Tomas T — 31 May 2010

A biography movie of the famous knockout artist Rocky Graziano, the Somebody Up There Likes Me is a good boxing movie which also sheds light on the person's backgroup and does not only focus on the boxing aspect.

Paul Newman fits the shoes of Rocky Graziano's reckless characteristics perfectly, but of course the movie will be mostly remembered by the fact that James Dean was ment to be the lead actor, who unfortunately met his maker too early. One can only guess which of these men would have been better for the role, though personally I prefer Newman's more rugged facial characteristics over J.Dean's for this street thugh turning into a professional boxer role. The viewer also cannot bypass the fact that this is one of the movies that inspired the famour "Rocky" saga by Sylvester Stallone, the similiarities are just too many to overlook. Overall enjoyable sports movie in which the American Dream comes true.