Review of Cinderella Man (2005) by Nick D — 20 Feb 2016

An inspired performance by Russell Crowe, and a great depiction of Jim Braddock.

This review of Cinderella Man (2005) was written by Nick D on 20 Feb 2016.

Cinderella Man has generally received very positive reviews.

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