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On September 25, 1974, in the wake of one of the greatest political scandals in its history, Watergate, America was poised to watch a knockout punch that would redefine it as a nation of champions. In...( read more 
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MCT:August 6, 2008Documentary film about the most famous boxing match of all time - The "Rumble In The Jungle" between Mohammad Ali and George Foreman. Compelling from start to finish this is one of the best sporting documentaries ever made.
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MCT:July 27, 2008
Telling the story of the 1974 heavyweight title fight in Zaire between challenger Muhammad Ali and champion George Foreman, the legendary "Rumble in the Jungle," the film is way beyond the quality and substance of other boxing documentaries. Then again, it is not really about boxing. At its core, it tells one of the oldest stories, that the power of the mind works its' will upon oneself and upon others, and how to use and overcome fear. Along the way, it touches on race, music, capitalism, dictatorship, voodoo and spectacle. It's a thrilling documentary.
Included in the drama of a heavyweight title fight is also footage of a planned music festival that played out in Kinshasa before the "Rumble In The Jungle", starring James Brown, B.B. King, and a host of other top African American acts at the time. To say that their performances are electrifying may seem a bit cliche, but there's really no other word for it.
Those unfamiliar with the Ali legacy, other than surface material and a movie starring Will Smith, would do well to start with this very personal look at times and events represented by a boxing match between Ali and George Foreman that was made possible by two other men with sheer forces of will including differing levels of sadism in them, promoter Don King and the dictator of Zaire, Mobutu Sese Suko.
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MCT:June 14, 2008
It was amazing tho see the wit, charisma and confidence of Ali. Brash but funny as well, as over-confident as he seems, he tempers it with charm and humour. I'm not a fan of boxing, but it's hard to not notice the athleticism and grace of Ali. I can only imagine what it must be like in his presence.
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MCT:March 2, 2008A fantastic documentary that captures the larger-than-life personality of Muhammed Ali far better than the Michael Mann bio-pic starring Will Smith. This is the man himself, in his element, running his mouth the way only Ali could. The movie focusses primarily on the peak of his comeback -- the Rumble in the Jungle fight against George Foreman in Zaire.
It is a portrait of a fierce competitor, a clever wordsmith and one of the most fascinating characters the world has ever known. We would be lucky to have more athletes like Ali, and if you weren't alive to see him back in the day, this movie is Can't Miss. Excellent. -
MCT:February 8, 2008
I don't like boxing at all, not even a little, yet I found this doc completely engrossing and I still remember the Ali/Foreman fight as one of the greatest sports moments ever, however if I'd never seen this I wouldn't have cared less about it. Also, I like run on sentences.
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MCT:December 24, 2007Witness a champion of life battle everything for one more shot at being the greatest; which he truly is.
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MCT:December 5, 2007
This is a terrific and superbly made documentary that follows the lead up to the legendary 1974 fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire, which of became known as "The Rumble in the Jungle". This film is fascinating, insightful and highly entertaining in everyway but the real star here is Ali, which shows how much of a larger than life figure he is and why he became a legend. Overall this is another documentary that is essential viewing.
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MCT:October 22, 2007
A documentary about the 'Rumble In The Jungle' between Ali and Foreman. Ali's talent for being a great human being is very much at the focus of this film but the music, the humor and the fight makes it a great watch. Some people get disturbed by the 'race thing' that is going on (it was 1974), but then again..that must be their problem then. Oscar well deserved.
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MCT:August 24, 2007
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Legendary documentary about a legendary fight with the best boxer in the world ever!!! -
MCT:July 18, 2007
Ali was the greatest character of the 20th Century. A great man and a great film. The best documentary ever.
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MCT:July 18, 2007
Muhammad Ali: Bad, fast! Fast! Fast! Last night I cut the light off in my bedroom, hit the switch and was in the bed before the room was dark.
A well made documentary about Muhammad Ali, focusing mainly on the Rumble in the Jungle, the fight of Ali against George Foreman in Zaire.
Although I would have liked to see a documentary encompassing Ali's life as a whole, including his early time as a boxer, when he was still Cassius Clay and his relationship with Malcolm X and other earlier parts of his career.
Still, this isn't about that, this is about Ali's huge ego, how he talks, what happens for these two fighters as they make their way to Africa, what goes on there, the fight itself and the aftermath.
It also helps that we are shown a lot of footage of Ali just talking. He is such a fun character to watch.
We are also treated to a great soundtrack, featuring live performances from James Brown in Africa, as well as other good soul, rock, and African music.
The interviews are interesting, taking place during and around the actual fight. We see a lot of coverage of many of the aspects in Africa.
Well done feature that covers a lot of info concerning a particular time.
Muhammad Ali: I done something new for this fight! I done rassled with a alligator! That's right, I have rassled with a alligator. I done tussled with a whale! I done handcuffed lightning, throwed thunder in jail! That's *bad*. Only last week, I murdered a rock, injured a stone, hospitalized a brick. I'm so mean, I make medicine sick! -
MCT:July 14, 2007
Transcends sports cinema. Filmmakers reveal what it takes to be the greatest heavyweight of all-time, through lessons in history, culture and world politics.
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MCT:June 19, 2007
Awesome documentary. Tonnes better than that piece of crap film with Will Smith playing Ali. I especially like how they interviewed writers like Norman Mailer who gave such evocative descriptions. When I watched this I could feel the electricity that everyone must have felt when the whole event of the fight took place. Overall I think it does a very good job of conveying an important moment in sports, american and black history.
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MCT:May 30, 2007
Amazingly assembled story. Could not have been more fascinating if they made it up. Are maverlous, must-see.
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MCT:March 16, 2007
No one has ever commanded an audience like Ali the Man, watching this, you'll know why he is The Greatest!!
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MCT:March 13, 2007
Maybe it's because I wasn't around during those revolutionary times to witness firsthand what a powerful figure Cassius Clay/Muhammed Ali had become but I sure wish I was. His courage and his charisma lit up the entire world and this "rumble in the the jungle" was a fitting metaphor for who he was and why poeple love him still.
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MCT:January 8, 2007
My personal interest is in Muhammed Ali so this movie/documentary covered it all in the story surrounding one fight and one time in particular in this Worldwide ICON'S life.
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MCT:December 21, 2006
Good documentary about the most famous boxer ever possibly or most likely probably Muhammad ali v george foreman who now endorses grills mmm
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MCT:December 8, 2006
the best ever film its about my fav boxer ali and is such a brilliant doccumentry on the rumble in the jungle the fight between ali and foreman if you aint seen it buy it and watch it well worth it
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MCT:July 13, 2006
Not just a straightforward documentary of a boxing match: It's a multi-faceted snapshot of the various cultural aspects of the famous fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. See it.
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MCT:June 3, 2006
The boxing itself is good, but the tactics and tension by both Ali and Foreman is quality (Better than Rocky)
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MCT:April 29, 2006
Great raw and gritty documentary about Mohammed Ali, culminating his the "Rumble in the Jungle" with George Foreman.
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