• 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. Reviews Rolling Stone 12/01/2005 "[A] rousing drama....Director Ron Howard does justice to the true story of James J. Braddock..."Uncut 10/01/2005 "Russell Crowe is rugged and resilient....It's a solid picture..."Sight and Sound 09/01/2005 "Imbuing his Braddock with uncommon dignity and integrity, Crowe creates an utterly human character..."Premiere 07/01/2005 "Crowe's physical acting is miraculous....A top-notch entertainment and as fine a sports movie as one could hope for."USA Today 06/10/2005 "The climactic matchup works splendidly for two reasons. There's so much on the line, and the staging is breathtaking..."New York Times 06/03/2005 "Out of the ring and opposite Mr. Giamatti, Mr. Crowe eases into the boxer's soft side, at times beautifully; in the ring, he's repulsively believable."Entertainment Weekly 06/10/2005 "[T]here's not another actor working in the movies today with Crowe's kind of gravitational pull to authenticity..." Contributors Director: Ron Howard Star: Russell Crowe RenAŸAce Zellweger Paul Giamatti Craig Bierko Bruce McGill Paddy Considine Screenwriter: Ron Howard Akiva Goldsman Cliff Hollingsworth Producer: Ron Howard Brian Grazer Penny Marshall Todd Hallowell Director of Photography: Salvatore Totino Composer: Thomas Newman Keywords: 1930s, Champions, Family Life, Theatrical Release Home Search Cart Login Site Hosted by Buy Music Here. Ac 2000-2006, BMH Inc. US Patent No. 6,799,165. Patent Pending. Portions of content copyright 1948-2006, Muze Inc. All rights reserved. -- $18.99

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