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Cinderella Man
Cinderella Man
Cinderella Man
Cinderella Man
Director Ron Howard and star Russell Crowe re-team after their Oscar-winning collaboration, A BEAUTIFUL MIND, for this rousing biopic. It's the true story of boxer James J. Braddock (Russell Crowe), a heavyweight contender from New Jersey nicknamed the Bulldog of Bergen, who lost his fame and fortune during the Great Depression only to win the hearts of the downtrodden during a spectacular comeback. Crowe is masterful as Braddock, with Renee Zellweger playing his wife, and Paul Giamatti as his loyal friend and manager, Joe Gould. The sharply observed script devotes a significant amount of screen time to the domestic struggles of Braddock's family; developing character and place with a wealth of period detail, so when the comeback starts, the payoff is enormous. The matches themselves are unforgettable: raw, intense, riveting, with more than a passing stylistic nod to Martin Scorsese's groundbreaking 1980 film, RAGING BULL. Though it may sound a bit formulaic, one should remember that this is the true and original underdog boxer story from which all others hail, and it's riveted together with true craftsmanship. Howard has a real skill for plucking audience members' heartstrings, and the performances are first-rate. Giamatti and Crowe play off each other in a rapport perfectly suited to their roles, especially at the ring, where the one's manic intensity makes a perfect contrast to the other's warrior grace.
Media | Movies Blu-ray (Blu-ray Disc) |
Number of discs | 1 |
Released | November 18, 2024 |
Original release date | 2005 |
EAN/UPC | 8717418128791 |
Label | Walt Disney IMT839378BR |
Genre | Drama |
Dimensions | 135 × 171 × 14 mm · 90 g |
Region code | Region 1 (Canada og USA) Region B (Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia and Oceania) |
Language | English |
Primary Contributor | Renee Zellweger |
Primary Contributor | Russell Crowe |
Skuespiller | Paul Giamatti |
Skuespiller | Renee Zellweger |
Skuespiller | Craig Bierko |
Skuespiller | Russell Crowe |
Skuespiller | Bruce McGill |