Review of Ali (2012) by Josiah C — 07 Jan 2011

Worst movie of 2001 and what was Will smith thinking playing ALI.

This review of Ali (2012) was written by Josiah C on 07 Jan 2011.

Ali has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Andrew M (2,871) on 01 Feb 2016

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Solid stuff altogether. Including, unprecedentedly enough, the fights themselves. Should have seen it sooner…

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