Cinderella Man
Cinderella Man, the latest offerring from Ron Howard, Brian Grazer, Avika Goldsman, and Russell Crowe is a cliched, yet inspiring story of James J. Braddock, depression era boxer. Honestly, this film has been made hundreds of times before, but this one is done so well that you can't shrug it off.
Both Crowe and Renee Zelwegger turn in top notch performances here, and as many critics have claimed, the first "Oscar-Worthy" performances of the season.
Howard himself compared this film to his previous Apollo 13, overcoming an extraoridinary challenge despite everyones fears. James J. Braddock lost everything in the depression, and as portrayed by the film, had one determination, to make well for his family. To take them out of poverty, to not give his kids away and potentially die penniless with his wife.
A performance I'm sure will go unnoticed (unfortunately) is that of Paul Giamatti, back in his typical co-starring role, rather then leading man, portrays Joe Gould, Braddock's manager. Giamatti has gone unnoticed far enough, with American Splendor and Sideways under his belt, he'll break through eventually.
Though I don't believe Cinderella Man will make two Oscar winning Boxer movies in a row, it is certainly a summer film worth viewing. Though projected to only make #4 in the box office its opening weekend, Braddock will prove triumphant, its a film that will appeal to the older demographic, and hold strong legs for the weeks to come.
Both Crowe and Renee Zelwegger turn in top notch performances here, and as many critics have claimed, the first "Oscar-Worthy" performances of the season.
Howard himself compared this film to his previous Apollo 13, overcoming an extraoridinary challenge despite everyones fears. James J. Braddock lost everything in the depression, and as portrayed by the film, had one determination, to make well for his family. To take them out of poverty, to not give his kids away and potentially die penniless with his wife.
A performance I'm sure will go unnoticed (unfortunately) is that of Paul Giamatti, back in his typical co-starring role, rather then leading man, portrays Joe Gould, Braddock's manager. Giamatti has gone unnoticed far enough, with American Splendor and Sideways under his belt, he'll break through eventually.
Though I don't believe Cinderella Man will make two Oscar winning Boxer movies in a row, it is certainly a summer film worth viewing. Though projected to only make #4 in the box office its opening weekend, Braddock will prove triumphant, its a film that will appeal to the older demographic, and hold strong legs for the weeks to come.
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