Cinderella Man

polkatese
polkatese Posts: 6,767
edited March 2006 in Music & Movies
I almost bought the movie yesterday, but decided to rent it first. I am glad I did, it's a touchy and inspiring movie. But, a definite one time viewing category.
I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited December 2005
    This is an instant classic.
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited December 2005
    This film has absolute zero appeal to me, doubt I'll ever even rent it.
    If...
    Ron dislikes a film = go out and buy it.
    Ron loves a film = don't even rent.
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  • begbie
    begbie Posts: 630
    edited December 2005
    I'm sure it's a good movie but it's just something about the title.........Cinderella Man ?!


    Oh and it's a bit of Renee (prune face) Zwelleger I tend to avoid as well !
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited December 2005
    "This has been a Cinderella season for the Indianapolis Colts."

    That's the context in which it's meant. Anywho...yeah, this movie was fantastic.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited December 2005
    I hate me some Russell Crowe...
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited December 2005
    Isn't this a true story - who's the character in real life?
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited December 2005
    Polkmaniac wrote:
    I hate me some Russell Crowe...

    Fightin' round the world, with Russel Crowe. (yeah, if you didn't see the South Park espisode you wouldn't get it.)
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited December 2005
    Jim Braddock
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited December 2005
    haven't seen that episode, but I can imagine the South Park guys having fun with anything Russell Crowe...
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited December 2005
    I, personally, loved the movie. It will be in my collection forever.

    It is not an action flick, but based on a true story about the struggles during the depression. The way it was cast was perfect, along with the incredible filming. Crowe did an outstanding job, despite the fact that i don't really like him at all! If you haven't seen this masterpiece, SEE it. It's not for the tough guys tho, 'cause i got that lump in my throat several times. It's a heart moving film that pulled you into the story.

    One of the best drama's of the year!
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited December 2005
    Just watched it, also loved it. Well paced, great fight scenes, inspirational... just a well-rounded good movie.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited December 2005
    A worthy buy...
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • AUDIOSLAVE
    AUDIOSLAVE Posts: 26
    edited December 2005
    bought it and loved it as well. Glad I own this one!
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited December 2005
    Better than average, I like these kind of life stories and boxing to boot. I rented it but will likely buy it down the road.

    RT1
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  • Billm57
    Billm57 Posts: 689
    edited January 2006
    excellent movie..thats all I can say..
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited January 2006
    haven't seen it but want to.

    Anyone noticed that this film has been entirely overlooked for the Oscar race?
    That could come back to haunt the other contenders.
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  • Rich64
    Rich64 Posts: 51
    edited January 2006
    Seen it at the theater,,,,,so so...

    Now,, "Million Dollar Baby".....that's a whole different story.....Look Out !!!!
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  • simm
    simm Posts: 570
    edited January 2006
    I got this for Christmas but didn't have time to watch it until last night. I thought it was a great movie. Not a flashy, loud, CGI driven movie which, in my opinion, is a good thing. A keeper.
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  • begbie
    begbie Posts: 630
    edited January 2006
    aaharvel wrote:
    Anyone noticed that this film has been entirely overlooked for the Oscar race?
    That could come back to haunt the other contenders.

    I think it's more of an issue of it being overlooked by audiences since they had to release it twice this year (plus box office $$ it was expected to make). It's gotten it's praise from the critics and has snagged a few nominations for the Golden Globes. It could go either way for the Oscars.

    There were a number of reasons possible this flick hasn't gotten the spotlight they say it deserves- shouldn't of been a summer release; Russell Crowe's bad press; bad title for certain target audiences; formulaic (from what I heard); Million Dollar Baby still fresh in people's minds,...etc.

    Personally I haven't seen it. I will come around to and try to watch with an open mind.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited January 2006
    Rich64 wrote:
    Seen it at the theater,,,,,so so...

    Now,, "Million Dollar Baby".....that's a whole different story.....Look Out !!!!

    Rich64,

    I'm will you pal on this one. I thought Cinderella Man was just ok. nothing great. nothing new that's for sure. I didn't hate it.. just thought it was slightly above average.


    (spoiler)

    I'm just tired of every movie having any kind of a sports theme or angle to it.. whereby the "underdog" always raises to the fight.. and wins! Underdogs don't always win... the world title.

    The guy hadn't trained in who knows how long.. and in his first fight back in the ring, he wins. Ok. maybe.. but boxers are pretty well trained athletes. Then the guy wins the wordl boxing title.. there again.. even though this is a true story.. Hollywood LOVES to make these feel good movies with sports themes.. it's an easy sell of a movie, when the underdog wins in the end.

    Name nearly any sports themed movie.. and tell me that the underdog in the movie doesn't win in the end and have it be a good well done movie.

    That's where Million Dollar Baby comes in... the "underdog" didn't win in the end. I found this to be more true to life. Million Dollar Baby to me still reigns supreme in the ring. I love this movie.. I can't watch it to often.. becasue it's emotionally draining.. but damn, it's good.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited January 2006
    But Cinderella Man was a true story. The inspiring stories out there, for the most part, are about underdogs winning. Who wants to see a movie (with rare exception, ie Million Dollar Baby) where the underdog... loses? THat's not a story, that's the status quo.

    That being said, t here's examples of good stories where the underdog / main "character" doesn't win - Friday Night Lights, the first Rocky, Million Dollar Baby, Bad News Bears... those are just off the top of my head.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited January 2006
    The guy hadn't trained in who knows how long..


    Wrong, that was a big point in the movie where his manager sold all his stuff so he could train.
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  • StopherJJ1980
    StopherJJ1980 Posts: 267
    edited January 2006
    Demiurge wrote:
    Fightin' round the world, with Russel Crowe. (yeah, if you didn't see the South Park espisode you wouldn't get it.)

    C'mon Tugger! :)
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  • Skynut
    Skynut Posts: 2,967
    edited March 2006
    Just watched it last night with the wife and kids.
    We all loved it.
    It is a slow (read not action packed) movie that can keep your attention.
    The fact that it was a true story just mad it better for me.
    I also like the fact that it takes place during the depression. Most of us have no idea how hard it really was for people then. The soup lines, eating a piece of baloney for dinner with no seconds and watered down milk; those were hard times for everyone.
    I am glad I bought it and I am sure it will be watched again.
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  • Skynut
    Skynut Posts: 2,967
    edited March 2006
    Demiurge wrote:
    Fightin' round the world, with Russel Crowe. (yeah, if you didn't see the South Park espisode you wouldn't get it.)

    These people are chinese and they have been known to fight with their feet.
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