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Cinderella Man

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What an inspiring film! Once again the team of Ron Howard and Akiva Goldman (co-writer for this one), who gave us another true outstanding life story (A Beautiful Mind), have taken one man's personal struggles and used it to motivate the audience in a very positive way. The cinematography is fab. Little Opie grabs a hold of us and doesn't let go until the very end. We are so completely engulfed in the atmosphere of this period piece. James J. Braddock, an New Jersey born Irishman, was one of boxing's heavy weight contenders in the twenties who, like many, lossed nearly everything on Black Tuesday. Like so many at the time, he struggled just to heat his one bedroom apartment and feed his wife and three children. There is so much to this movie, and much more to complex character of Jim Braddock. A man who refuses to let something like the Great Depression break him. A man who maintains his moral integrity throughout the story, thoughout his life. And Russell Crowe does yet another superb job at portraying a character we can feel for and identify with. Of course, Paul Giamatti and Rene Zellweger both put in very fine, supporting performances as Jim's Manager and his Wife, respectfully. Together this cast pulls us into a time that the nation was looking for an underdog to look to as a hero , and they found it in the unbreakable James J. Braddock. The cinematography is beautiful. Little Opie grabs a hold of us and doesn't let go until the very end. We are so completely engulfed in the atmosphere of the day. This is a must, must own for any screenwriter, director, or those who love quality fimmaking.

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