Million Dollar Baby

I'm not much of a writer so I'll let this short and simple. Million Dollar Baby is one of those must see movies.... Full review

I rarely write reviews, but felt compelled after seeing this brilliant film on all levels, writing, acting, directing. This is one of those rare gems that comes along maybe once every decade. Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, and Hilary Swank each play... Full review

Although the "sports as life" metaphor is pretty hackneyed, it was effectively done in this movie. The "controversial" moment at the end of the movie I can go either way on. For me, the more controversial aspect was the negative stereotype... Full review

I'm normally not a clint Eastwood fan, but this movie was great and demonstrated that Clint could really act. Hilary Swank was terrific as well, and the emotions were so in tense that 2 hour 15 minute movie went by very... Full review

If a movie is supposed to take you on a ride, then there is no better driver than Eastwood. The viewer expects one thing (and for about three-fourths of the film-it is that one thing)but the stunning fourth round knock-out is... Full review

I would rather take a nap than watch this movie. Dull, boring, indigestion. Clint Eastwood should do better. Very disappointing.... Full review

Hilary Swank's character was built upon coming into this world "fighting and will go out fighting". She was a fierce fighter and once succeeding in the ring, Maggie Fitzgerald totally inspired me. She was brave, took on the punches of life... Full review

Two very unlikely stars complimented each other beyond all my expectations. I loved this movie and the ending was what I wanted to see. The director captured what could really happen in the boxing (or the sports) world. It has compassion... Full review

Million Dollar Baby gets to the heart. Tugs but doesn't rip it out. You really feel for the characters, but I think they give in too easily. At first Frank (Clint Eastwood) wants nothing to do with Maggie (Hilary Swank). She's... Full review

Clint Eastwood has outdone himself once again. Million Dollar Baby is not only the best movie this year , but maybe the best movie in the past couple years. From the little advertising that has been done for this movie, one... Full review

This is the best film of the year........Million Dollar Baby" has a beautifully modulated sadness that's almost musical.....I cannot help but love this movie.....Million Dollar Baby"] joins the honor list of great fight films.......Clint Eastwood 's " Million Dollar Baby " is the best movie released by a major Hollywood studio this year.... ... Full Review

I am, I can only commend this film for igniting such nostalgia.....It is perhaps unfair to label Million Dollar Baby as a "Female version of Rocky "..... ... Full Review

I am, I can only commend this film for igniting such nostalgia.....It is perhaps unfair to label Million Dollar Baby as a "Female version of Rocky"..... ... Full Review

The movie is one of Eastwood's best, but it fools you. Though a fine trainer, he was never able to bring his boxers to the highest levels and title shots; some of them were beaten badly. ... Full Review

right to expect an even better movie this time out....is it by now unsurprisingly, this movie is still another disappointment in the year of 2004....an excellent big film....This movie is one long journey into guilt.....all the best moments in a film.... ... Full Review

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These top five sports movies are listed by category with the runners-up, but not in any particular order. Honorable mentions follow, commenting on a few films from other categories that almost made the top five. ... Full Article

It's a Saturday night, and all you want to do is settle down and watch a movie. Problem is, he wants to watch sports. Compromise? ... Full Article

NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - Million Dollar Billy Bob? Billy Bob Thornton is attached to star in "Pound for Pound," a boxing drama based on a novel by F.X. ... Full Article

From Roger Ebert's review: / July 11, 2009 Hilary Swank is astonishing as Maggie. Every note is true. She reduces Maggie to a fierce intensity. ... Full Article

Joe Frazier's face, so expressive in showing sadness, astonishment and anger, is the star of John Dower's new documentary "Thrilla in Manila" ( HBO , Saturday at 8 p.m. ... Full Article