Review of Cinderella Man (2005) by Tiffany B — 30 Aug 2009

I stand by my previous evaluation and Rocky is a steaming pile in comparison.

This review of Cinderella Man (2005) was written by Tiffany B on 30 Aug 2009.

Cinderella Man has generally received very positive reviews.

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