Review of Facing Ali (2009) by Stu B — 03 Jan 2012

Excellent Movie about Ali through the eyes and words of his opponents...

This review of Facing Ali (2009) was written by Stu B on 03 Jan 2012.

Facing Ali has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Justin H (801) on 05 Jan 2010

This is a very heartfelt movie, it shows the sport of boxing evolving with and arounf Ali, it shows Alis person from a young rebel through…

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By Karl H (110) on 26 Mar 2010

Genuine human portrayal: a heart warming sentimental insight to the man, the struggle of the times and the men who fought the man in such times…

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By Moiz G (19) on 17 Mar 2011

A tribute to the Legend from the Greatest in the Boxing arena... A great documentary of the journey to becoming Muhammed Ali…

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By Aaron M (1,334) on 17 Jan 2015

Not just a review of some of his greatest fights, but what life was like for the opponents after they fought Ali. A good, informative documentary…

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By Shae S (166) on 24 Apr 2016

I was pleasantly surprised to find that this movie is more about the fighters interviewed than Ali himself…

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By John S (2,711) on 21 Nov 2011

One of the best docs I've seen in a long time. Watch it and realise how shit boxing is today in comparison…

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By Mark S (2,772) on 13 Aug 2010

An excellent documentary that is a must-see for all fans of boxing and/or Muhammad Ali…

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By Erno K (215) on 30 Dec 2009

Muhammad Ali was a character, that much is certain…

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By Teena D (56) on 21 Mar 2010

I just finished the book a couple days ago. It was interesting to see the other fighters talk about their experiences of fighting Ali…

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By Fatma B (1) on 31 Jul 2012

Fatma Bassiouni never understood the appeal of boxing, she's always felt sorry for the bloke who gets knocked down…

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