Cinderella Man

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Average Rating: (See all 5 reviews) Format: DVD (M) Quantity Available: 1 24 hour shipping Cinderella Man is a true story from the Great Depression. Also like that film, it is about an underdog who becomes a hero and a symbol of hope for the downtrodden. Seabiscuit, of course, was a racehorse and, like the subject of this movie, was considered to be past his ‘use by’ date, making his triumph that much sweeter for those who cheered him on. At the beginning of Cinderella Man, Jim Braddock (Russell Crowe) is a successful boxer enjoying a comfortable lifestyle with his wife, Mae (Renee Zellweger) and their three children. Five years later, Braddock is crushed by the Depression; a broken hand has lost him matches, his boxing licence has been revoked and he and his family have moved from their house to a cramped apartment. Unable to pay the bills, he takes work on the docks but the family slips deeper into debt. A chance to get back into the ring comes with a last minute offer to fight from his former manager, Joe Gould (Paul Giamatti). It’s been a year since his last bout and no one expects him to win over his opponent – a leading contender. But win, he does – and he continues to do so, showing a remarkable left hook that he has developed on the docks while favouring his left arm against his injured right. He’s so impressive that boxing promoter, Jimmy Johnston (Bruce McGill) reinstates his licence. Always with the thought of keeping his family together, Braddock goes from strength to strength, but while he becomes the people’s champion, Mae – fearful of seeing him hurt – is unable to attend his fights. With victory following victory, Braddock is soon able to achieve what not so long ago would have seemed impossible – a chance for a title fight against the much favoured heavyweight champion, Max Baer (Craig Bierko) – a boxer so powerful he has already killed two opponents. Synopsis Academy Award winners Russell Crowe and Rene Zellweger team with Oscar-winning director Ron Howard to deliver one of the years most critically acclaimed motion picture triumphs! Its the extraordinary true story of a destitute prizefighter (Crowe) who gets another chance at the world heavyweight titleand through his heroic battle for redemption inspires the masses! Run Time: 139 minutes FullScreen: None Widescreen: Yes Format: PAL Aspect: 2.35:1 Director: Ron Howard Cast: Renee Zellweger, Russell Crowe, Craig Bierko, Paul Giamatti, Connor Price Writer: Cliff Hollingsworth Producer: Ron Howard, Tod Hallowell, Penny Marshall Composer: Thomas Newman Subtitles: English, Spanish, Swedish, Norwe Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 Extended: Deleted Scenes with introductions by Director Ron Howard and Optional Commentary, Ringside Seats Featurette – Director Ron Howard, screenwriter Akiva Goldsman, novelist Norman Mailer and producer Brian Grazer watch and comment on the original Braddock and Baer fight Publisher: Buena Visa Home Entertainment UPC: 9398522421030

During the Great Depression, a common-man hero, James J. Braddock--a.k.a. the Cinderella Man--was to become one of the most surprising sports legends in history. By the early 1930s, the impoverished ex-prizefighter was seemingly as broken-down, beaten-up and out-of-luck as much of the rest of the American populace who had hit rock bottom. His career appeared to be finished, he was unable to pay the bills, the only thing that mattered to him--his family--was in danger, and he was even forced to go on Public Relief. But deep inside, Jim Braddock never relinquished his determination. Driven by love, honor and an incredible dose of grit, he willed an impossible dream to come true. In a last-chance bid to help his family, Braddock returned to the ring. No one thought he had a shot. However Braddock, fueled by something beyond mere competition, kept winning. Suddenly, the ordinary working man became the mythic athlete. Carrying the hopes and dreams of the disenfranchised on his shoulders, Braddock rocketed through the ranks, until this underdog chose to do the unthinkable: take on the heavyweight champ of the world, the unstoppable Max Baer, renowned for having killed two men in the ring.

What a great movie! I watched this with little expectation and found myself actually enjoying it. Crowe is surprisingly a great actor and fits this role well. Zellweger's phoney accent proves tedious at times, but in all a good movie. Good mixture of romance and biffo.

This is a pretty good film, could have been better but is definitely worth a watch. It’s Russell Crowe’s acting primarily that makes this movie good, he just gets right into the role with ease. There are a few bits that just seem to be gratuitous tension builders and in my opinion detract from the movie (eg. Last boxing match), but overall it’s a very enjoyable movie.

Cinderella Man is a good movie. I have never liked to watch boxer movies very much but I thought I better watch Cinderella Man to see what I think because some of my friends say it's a good movie. I was glad I did watched it because I enjoyed it. Russell Crowe is a excellent acting in the movie.

Sentimental but well made movie about a real life depression era boxer who made a remarkable comeback to become a champion and a folk hero. Sure its very commercial and there is a bizarre performance from a miscast Renee Zellweger as a doting wife, but at the core is the impressive perfromance from Russell Crowe which makes the movie so watchable.