This is the biography of James Braddock a light heavy weight boxer from New York. The terrible poverty suffered by him his family and those around will make you feel hungry. If you eat afterwards you can empathise his family's pain. Boxing films can be dramatically good though there are a few dreadful ones. This is one which is full of period atmosphere and gripping drama. Crowe is brilliant, Zellweger isn't too bad either.
A beautifully shot and incredibly moving film.
The true story of James Braddock, coming up through horrific poverty and destitution to claim the world title is so much more than the standard boxing biopic. This is mainly due to the incredible performances from Russell Crowe and Rene Zellweger.
The whole look of the film, as well as the choreography of the fights is exceptional. I loved it and was on the edge of my seat towards the end.
Masterful, moving and flawless.