A wannabe female boxer enters a gym to start training under the tutelage of a grizzled, veteran trainer. The only problem is that the trainer claims he doesn't train girls and disdains female boxing as a circus freak show. After showing her tenacity and unmatched work ethic, the boxer wins over the trainer who agrees to show her the ropes. The two form a tight bond and ride a wave of success, until tragedy strikes.
I am not necessarily a fan of a lot of the films that win Academy Awards, but this film deserves all of the accolades it has received. The plot is dramatic and entertaining and the characters are engaging and well cast. Clint Eastwood is older than dirt, but he was perfect for the part and I thought this was Hilary Swank's second best performance next to "Boys Don't Cry." Those characters, along with Morgan Freeman's character, created a trifecta of storylines that weaved in and out of each other like a perfectly assimilated tapestry. Okay, maybe that's a lame simile, but the point is that this is a great movie and a must see.
Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
Would I watch it again: Yes
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman
I typically watch movies on Monday, Wednesday and Friday while riding the ACE Train from Tracy to Santa Clara. The opinions expressed are those of me, myself and I.
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