Review of Somebody Up There Likes Me (1996) by Conner R — 03 Jun 2010
A flawless movie on all accounts, it's one of the best boxing movies to ever be made. Its longstanding reputation is well warranted and I feel like it should be praised even more. Paul Newman is both charming and determined, he plays a character that has truly had nothing to his name since he was born and been treated as though he is worthless and stupid.
It's so powerful and inspiring when he turns his whole life around and gets everything he goes for. The visual style of this is downright scary, there is not one shot that doesn't look hand crafted and meticulously planned out.
Robert Wise created a film that is both a great piece of entertainment and an unforgettable piece of cinema.
This review of Somebody Up There Likes Me (1996) was written by Conner R on 03 Jun 2010.
Somebody Up There Likes Me has generally received positive reviews.
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