mitchellyoung 07/17/2012 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

Rating of
3/4 

Although the film's underdog themes have been done to much better effect in other films (even many boxing films,) the movie still manages to bring some emotionally-worthy scenes, thanks mostly to the skillful cast and director. Giamatti, of all the cast, seems to dig the deepest into his character and has some of the film's best moments.

Snoogans 12/06/2011 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

Rating of
2.5/4 

Inspirational boxing biography. There's nothing new here, but it is a well made film.

lisa wa 05/07/2011 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

Rating of
3/4 

This was an inspring story that kept my interest the whole time. I usually don't go for sports films, but the thing that made it different was the use of real hardships of history mixed in with the sports aspect. The drama was good as well because it wasn't the usual meaningless drama that is put into chick flicks. The acting was really good too. Russell Crowe was really cool and Paul Giamatti was hilarious. It was a worthwhile film.

sapien 01/20/2010 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

Rating of
3/4 

This movie had a lot excellent qualities to it. But, I kinda thought that the whole "beaten man gets back up" theme was a bit overdone.

serioussir 05/20/2008 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

Rating of
3.5/4 

Another stunning performance by Crowe. This is a touching, inspiring and exciting story.