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Cinderella Man (2005)
description written by member Lisa:
The true story of James J. Braddock a journey man boxer who like many
Americans lost almost everything in the great depression, except his
will to fight. Braddock brought hope back to the American public when
he fought back from the depths of obscurity to win the heavy weight
title from the vicious Max Baer, and earned him the nick name the
Cinderella man.
| Release Date: | June 3rd, 2005 |
| MPAA Rating: | 144 |
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$61,649,911 (US)
$108,539,911 (World) |
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Cinderella Man Movie Review by Tim  (3/8/2007) |
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In my opinion and I value my own opinion highly, Cinderella Man is the most underrated film of 2005. I still to this day do not understand why this movie did not take off more and go over the $100,000,000 mark.
The story is based on true events of a boxer name Jim Braddock (Russell Crowe.) Braddock is on fire, winning...
(complete Cinderella Man review by Tim)
| Cinderella Man Movie Review by AJ (4/14/2006) |
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I'm still surprised by this film's lack of success at the box office and the Oscar nominations. But in any case, it is an excellent film, and definitely Howard's best since A Beautiful Mind. The screenplay by Cliff Hollingsworth and Akiva Goldsman, based on the real-life story of pugilist James J. Braddock, is a mite a...
(complete Cinderella Man review by AJ)
| Cinderella Man Movie Review by Tony (3/31/2006) |
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When I first viewed "Cinderella Man", back in June of 2005, I had told everyone it was the best American film of the year and my favorite film of 2005. When I saw it again in July on my birthday with my father, I stood by that claim. Now that it's November, almost December, and having seen more movies, I still stand by...
(complete Cinderella Man review by Tony)
| Cinderella Man Movie Review by Rodney (1/13/2006) |
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CINDERELLA MAN is the true story of a boxing champ, James J. Braddock; a boxer during the early 1930's whose heart and determination would help him survive the effects of the Great Depression.
Braddock (played by the very talented Russel Crowe) is a, more than average, boxer. He has a beautiful wife (Renee Zellweger) whom...
(complete Cinderella Man review by Rodney)
| Cinderella Man Movie Review by Matthew (6/6/2005) |
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Jim Braddock (Russell Crowe) is at the top of his game; a good fighter, he has a real shot to become the Champion. He lives with his wife Mae (Renee Zellweger) and their three kids in a nice home in New Jersey. He puts most of his winnings into stocks and bonds. Then the Great Depression hits and he loses everything....
(complete Cinderella Man review by Matthew)
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