Review of Cinderella Man (2005) by Aaron M — 02 Jun 2014

One of the best sports biopics I've ever seen.

This review of Cinderella Man (2005) was written by Aaron M on 02 Jun 2014.

Cinderella Man has generally received very positive reviews.

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(2005) FILM: CINDERELLA MAN Director: Ron Howard Lead Actors: Russell Crowe/Renee Zellweger MAGNIFICENTLY MESMERIZING! BRUTALLY SPECTACULAR…

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By James P (1,130) on 01 Feb 2016

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Ron Howard's Cinderella Man is an inspiring sports movie that hits all the right heartfelt notes…

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The complexities of genuine human beings have no place in a Ron Howard production…

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An outstanding biopic. I wasn't familiar with the story, and enjoyed being introduced to James Braddock through this film…

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It's a crowd-pleasing, artful and convincing movie that just misses being great but nevertheless gratifies…

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