Review of Million Dollar Baby (2004) by Arun K — 19 May 2017

Clint Eastwood stars and directs this 'brutal' boxing film from 2004 that won him an Oscar.

I say brutal in the sense that the boxing choreography is so realistic. Franchises like Rocky/Creed take note.

Eastwood plays boxing trainer Frankie Dunn. The best cuts man in the business he is described early on.

Dunn compares favouribly with other notable Eastwood characters from film history such as Harry Callaghan and The Man With No Name.

In this film his character eventually concedes to the pressure from female boxing hopeful Maggie Fitzgerald (Hilary Swank) and trains her.

Theoughout the film there is a rather annoying (in my opinion) presence and narration by Morgan Freeman as ex-boxer Eddie.

Eastwood has a commanding presence as in all his great films that really adds strength to the film.

When watching the end credits I even noticed him being credited for the music?

A film that has slipped under the radar for many I am sure but one which I recommend a viewing.