Cinderella Man Reviews

A Decent Feel-Good Movie

I'm not a big Russel Crowe fan but he really did himself justice in this movie with a restrained and thoughtful performance as the has-been boxer on a comeback trail.

The script was decent and just about managed to avoid becoming too self-indulgent and the fight scenes were lovingly recreated.

Renee was decent as the loving wife but did not have enough of a part to get her teeth into, but the suprise of the movie was Craig Bierko as the great Max Bear who really stood out as the playboy brawler.

The movie did get a little slow a couple of times but it did a great job of picturing life in the Great Depression and only the most cynical of movie goers will have trouble enjoying the climax of the film.

A TECHNICAL TOUR DE FORCE

Despite hating boxing, I LOVED this movie. All the fight scenes were so realistic that I felt as though I was in the ring myself and ended up quite exhausted. How do they do that? Great performances from Crowe and Zellwegger, with excellent chemistry between them. Another wonderfully subtle performance from Paul Giamatti (Sideways) as Braddock's manager. A very human movie with a great feel-good factor. I thoroughly recommend it.

Knockout

One of the best films I've ever seen.

Half way between Gladiator and A Beautiful Mind - if it had been released a little later in the year Crowe would have been certain for at least an Oscar nomination.

After Apollo 13 and A Beautiful Mind it's another masterpiece from Ron Howard featuring a wonderfully strong husband and wife relationship.

A lesson for our times.

Boxing Genius

This film is a must see for any boxing fan. Crowe potrayed Braddock brilliantly, and Renee was also fantastic as Braddocks wife. Both were very convincing in their roles and made me feel every emotion the real Braddocks must have felt.

This film made me laugh, cry and had me on the edge of my seat.

The end fighting scenes were so realistic I actually found myself cheering him on, even though I knew the outcome.

Congratulations on a job well done!

[Highly rated reviewer]

Something to Crowe about!

Russel Crowe may be a bit of a moody & stroppy bloke but one thing is for sure , he can act! Cinderella man is a fantastic feel good film that will have you enthralled throughout. The boxing scenes are superb as are the heart renching moments when we see the poverty the family go through. One of the best films i have seen in a while.

One for everyone

"Cinderella man" was fabulous! Rene and Crowe are brilliant in this romatic tale during the great depression in the US. Great for ladies who want to see a yummy lead character, or for men who want to see some great boxing action!

Wow

Never been a great Russel Crowe fan but was pleasently surprised by this film.The whole family were enthralled by the entire movie,a genuine enjoyable movie from start to finish

Colin

WOW

this is one of the best films I have seen for a long time.... Russell Crow maybe a bit of an idiot from the tabloids but he is a great actor.

Dont be put off that this film is about boxing because its far deaper than that.

Something to Crowe about!!

After watching his lacklustre performance in Gladiator, I was extremely impressed with Crowes' portrayal of boxer J.J.Braddock, who was indeed the 'Cinderella Man'. Even if the noble art of pugilism is not your cup of tea, this film is worth watching in order to see a fine example of triumph over adversity, plus some fine acting from both the main stars.

Superb!!!

Russell Crowe once again shows us why he will go down as one of the acting greats of our time. An enthralling, emotional, feel good film that is superbly shot and directed, I cannot praise this film highly enough. It will not dissappoint and I challenge anyone to come away from watching this film not having thoroughly enjoyed this cinematic masterpiece.