Review of Cinderella Man (2005) by Spangle — 26 Jul 2014
This one had all the trappings of your regular old boxing film, but swiftly avoids all of them by making it almost more of a Great Depression film than a boxing film. Now, the film is certainly familiar at times, but thanks to a powerhouse performance from Russell Crowe and great direction from Ron Howard, it still feels fresh and new.
In addition, the set design for 1930s New York/New Jersey is great and feels very authentic. Ultimately, the film is incredibly inspirational, touching, moving, and will have you rooting for Braddock from your couch, even if you know what the end result will be.
Thus, in that way, this one reminds you of the magic of film, as even though it may not be the most technically brilliant film or the best one ever, it makes you care and feel something even when you know what is coming next due to the type of film it is.
For that, Cinderella Man is a good film that will undoubtedly leave you feeling entertained.
This review of Cinderella Man (2005) was written by Spangle on 26 Jul 2014.
Cinderella Man has generally received very positive reviews.
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