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Hilary Swank, Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Jay Baruchel
In the wake of a painful estrangement from his daughter, boxing trainer Frankie Dunn has been unwilling to let himself get close to anyone for a very long time--then Maggie Fitzgerald walks into his g...( read more
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Yet another mood masterpiece by Clint Eastwood. After Unforgiven and Mystic River, Clint Eastwood has proven himself more than capable of pretentious, gritty dramas, and I am tired of them. This one is fantastic, but I would like to see something else from such a gifted filmmaker.
There are a few movies that I like as much as this one, and only one that I like more. If you haven't seen it, you're missing out. This movie forms a connection between the characters and the audience in a way that makes you completely forget that you're watching a movie. That's ...( read more)
A masterpiece, plain and simple. A total knockout of a movie right to the heart. Absolutely perfect. Unforgettable and Powerful. Brilliant, remarkable and groundbreaking. It's compelling, astonishing, deeply moving, outstanding and breathtaking. Eastwood and Freeman have never be...( read more)
You could learn a lot from the movie. and after watching the 4th time in great detail, there is always something else to learn. And not just about boxing.
When raw strength and will power clashes tradition and old age prejudice... somethings gotta give. And in the end, ...( read more)
gr8. good story of two characters who get to know each other as swank wants to make something of her life (does really well) and eastwood wants to retry his previously failed sense of family.
Superb performances and takes you off in an uncomfortable direction. Wonderfully directed and the end is fantastic. A joy to behold
inspiring movie..Fucks it up in the end...could have been more positive...
love this movie for the fact this woman was al the top and couldn't face living a t the bottom for the rest of her life...
