Review of Cinderella Man (2005) by Ken Fox for TV Guide Magazine — 12 Apr 2009
Viewers who remember Max Baer may, however, take issue with the way the film treats this charismatic fighter. In 1933, Baer became an important symbol of Jewish strength when he faced off against Hitler's favored fighter, Max Schmeling, and while reducing Baer to a bloodthirsty villain makes it easier to root for Braddock, it's an unfair bit of character assassination.
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This review of Cinderella Man (2005) was written by Ken Fox and published by TV Guide Magazine on 12 Apr 2009.
Cinderella Man has generally received very positive reviews.
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