JMac Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 I am not gonna say anything for those who havent seen it but the movie is AWESOME!! It is now one of my favorite movies of all time. Russell Crow and Ron Howard did an incredible job. Men, your wives will love the movie as well/ Go see this movie!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 sportsguy says the fight scenes aren't that great....true story? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMac Posted June 4, 2005 Author Share Posted June 4, 2005 Originally posted by Spaceman Spiff sportsguy says the fight scenes aren't that great....true story? Yes, its a true story and its based on more than just boxing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDoyler23 Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 Originally posted by Spaceman Spiff sportsguy says the fight scenes aren't that great....true story? There are a few moments where you can't tell who is getting hit in the ring, but it's not too bad. I thought the boxing scenes were pretty good, but I'm not really a boxing fan. Excellent movie overall, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Flames Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 Originally posted by JMac I am not gonna say anything for those who havent seen it but the movie is AWESOME!! It is now one of my favorite movies of all time. Russell Crow and Ron Howard did an incredible job. Men, your wives will love the movie as well/ Go see this movie!! hey jmac, did YOU think it's possible that Crowe's performance will earn him another best actor award? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMac Posted June 5, 2005 Author Share Posted June 5, 2005 Originally posted by In Flames hey jmac, did YOU think it's possible that Crowe's performance will earn him another best actor award? Absolutely!! Crowe did an awesome job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiebear Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 Men, your wives will love the movie as well/ *** the kiss of death *** Its like hearing, she has a great personality... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 Not to be nitpicky or anything. But isnt it spelled "Synderella Man" Much like Dan Synder http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=102851&highlight=statistic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 Originally posted by Mickalino Not to be nitpicky or anything. But isnt it spelled "Synderalla Man" Much like Dan Synder http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=102851&highlight=statistic :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number1team Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Heard it was good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaron Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 I'm anxious to go see this movie Glad to hear that it's a good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney B Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 (Rant on) Sorry, but I have a problem with this movie. They portray Max Baer in this film as being a bum and a lout, when nothing could be further from the truth. When Max Baer killed Jackie Campbell in the ring, Baer himself was devastated by the accident. He lost his desire to fight, (and in fact lost four of his next six fights), but continued fighting in order to give the proceeds to Jackie Campbell's family! But Baer was never again the same punishing fighter he had once been, which is why a journeyman like Jim Braddock was able to defeat him. I like Ron Howard as a director, but he could have told the story of Jim Braddock without rewriting history, ala Oliver Stone. :mad: (Rant off) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrapeApe Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 They needed Baer to be a monster or you wouldn't have rooted as hard for Braddock. It bent the truth but was necessary. I loved the movie as well. I thought I would hate it, but one of the best movies I've seen in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 I have to agree -- just watched this movie last night...superb. Russell Crowe does a phenomenal job, as does Renee Zellwegger. Paul Giamatti almost steals the spotlight from Crowe as his trainer...he is fantastic as well. One of the best movies I've ever seen. I loved it! sportsguy says the fight scenes aren't that great....true story? The Sports Guy sucks the sweat off a dead man's balls. That hack wouldn't know a good movie if it threw him under a bus. And I agree about Baer -- they had to make him the evil enemy. I don't think the story would have been the same without that factor in it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonez3 Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 (Rant on)Sorry, but I have a problem with this movie. They portray Max Baer in this film as being a bum and a lout, when nothing could be further from the truth. When Max Baer killed Jackie Campbell in the ring, Baer himself was devastated by the accident. He lost his desire to fight, (and in fact lost four of his next six fights), but continued fighting in order to give the proceeds to Jackie Campbell's family! But Baer was never again the same punishing fighter he had once been, which is why a journeyman like Jim Braddock was able to defeat him. I like Ron Howard as a director, but he could have told the story of Jim Braddock without rewriting history, ala Oliver Stone. :mad: (Rant off) Regardless of what Baer actually did, the public image was fixed. And that is more of what Howard was after. Baer coulda have been a gentle giant, didn't matter. He was portrayed as a killer in the media. As far as his personal life, I don't know much about it, women and such, but I'm sure Howard did his homework. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dg28daman Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 I really enjoyed the movie when I saw it as well. Also, I agree with The Cheif. Max Baer was a good guy, and I heard he put Campbell's kids through college and did many things for his family. I read an article one time where it was talking about how Max Baer Jr. was upset about how the movie portrayed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrabR Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 here is a good article on Baer http://www.slate.com/id/2120151/ It still was a good movie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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