Overview
Genre :
DramaRelease Date :
June 03, 2005MPAA Rating :
PG-13Director :
Ron HowardStarring :
Russell Crowe, Renee Zellweger, Paul Giamatti, Craig Bierko
REVIEWS RATE:
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“..while it's sentimental and utterly predictable, it's neither fictional, nor vacuous..”
by David Mercier [FilmJudge]
“..way above most films of the genre..”
by Paul Clinton [CNN Showbiz]
“..To use a boxing metaphor, it lands a few solid punches, but never achieves anything close to a knock-out...”
by James Berardinelli [ReelViews]
“..the best boxing movie since Rocky..”
by Brendan Cullin [Empire Movies]
“..Not only is Cinderella Man Howard's best movie, it is also his most personal and deeply felt..”
by Peter Travers [Rolling Stone]
“..It's the best and most heart-wrenching movie of the year, a definitive must see...”
by Craig Younkin [Lee's Movie Info]
“..It lives up to the hype and surely is a contender for all...”
by Lynda Lin [The Movie Insider]
“..is solid commercial filmmaking and 2005's first obvious Oscar contender..”
by Robin and Laura Clifford [Reeling Reviews]
“..In a summer set for domination by Lucas and Spielberg, Howard, himself, could prove an unexpectedly strong contender..”
by Rick Kisonak [Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice]
“..has all the trimmings of a feel good hero story..”
by Bruce Bluett [The Cinema Source]
“..flawlessly crafted, superbly acted and intelligently written...”
by Christy Lemire [The Hartford Courant]
“..entertaining and even persuasive..”
by Duane Dudek [The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel]
“..an overprocessed take on a topic that's all about rough edges..”
by Jami Bernard [New York Daily News]
“..a well-made, entertaining film that will please the masses..”
by Collin Souter [EFilmCritic]
“..a very good one, and, moreover, a very inspiring one..”
by Peter Beary [The Trades]
“..a rousing, inspiring and exciting true story that combines the best elements of "Rocky" and "Seabiscuit."..”
by Scott Mantz [Entertainment Insiders]
“..a pretty good one..”
by Joshua Starnes [Comingsoon]
“..a heartwarming true story and an excellent film..”
by Sarah Chauncey [Reel]
“..a can-do movie that really does..”
by Philip Wuntch [The Dallas Morning News]
“.."Cinderella Man" is a mature, gorgeously realized portrayal of sacrifice and integrity..”
by Ed Blank [Pittsburgh Tribune-Review]
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