Cinderella Man (2005)

Absolutely the worst movie.

It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.

It's a good bad... and worth a popcorn matinée. While it's easy to lament what could have been...

The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

If this movie could not get your heart pounding, i don't know what will.

I know most people consider Rocky the best film about box but I liked Cinderella man more because it's based on a true story so it gets much more involved with the main character. It's much more exciting seeing him win you want him to succeed and see his dream of coming back become true. Braddock's story is more moving because he wants to fight for his family to make them feel secure and never be hungry again. The performances are fantastic especially Russell Crowe and the actor who played his trainer. He is funny and you like him as much as Braddock because he also is doing this for his wife so you see him having a lot in common with James so his care for him is genuine not just coach and boxer but you see a real friendship between them.Rocky is not bad by any means but like I said this one is much better mainly due to being based on a true story

In Cinderella Man Max Baer Sr. was portrayed in a way that is very inaccurate to his real character. He was portrayed as a cruel and vicious boxer, and not someone who felt sad at Campbell's death. In real life Baer was deeply remorseful about killing an opponent in the ring and supported the man's widow and children even putting the man's children through college. Thus Max Baer Jr,. was deeply upset with Ron Howard portraying his dad as a cold-hearted thug rather than the gentleman he was. Thus Jethro is not too happy with Opie.

This film is a heart-warming story of one man's relentless struggle to succeed. Jimmy's determination makes it possible for him to overcome the odds and go on to be a champion in the ring. This film shows us that even when things appear hopeless, nothing is impossible! Cinderella Man is reminiscent of the iconic Rocky film series. In these films, we root for the under-dog, hoping he will defeat his arrogant and deadly opponent. As viewer's, we develop an emotional connection to these characters and their families. We fear for their safety and want desperately for these fighters to be victorious. Jimmy and Rocky are resilient in their battles and neither give up hope as they both show great determination in the face of adversity. The lighting techniques used in Cinderella Man are very natural. In certain parts of this film, the lighting reflects the despair of The Depression. These scenes are dark and dreary, projecting the emotions of a poverty-stricken family as they struggle to stay together. Bright bursts of camera flashes are also used during the film. This technique added to the realism and excitement of these scenes. During the fight with Max Baer (Craig Bierko), different angles of shots help to tell the story. Close-up shots are used to show the emotions of Jimmy and Max. This angle is also used to show the injuries that are being inflicted on each man during the fight. Wide-angle shots are used to show the action of the fight in greater detail and to show the enormity of the crowd. This allows the viewer to feel like he or she is a part of this event. A subjective point of view is used during the fight as well. This gives the viewer a chance to see the fight from Jimmy's perspective. After the fight, Jimmy is lifted above the rest of the crowd with the light shining brightly on him. The angle expresses Jimmy's superiority over Max. The light symbolizes his win and the end of the Braddock family's struggles. Cinderella Man reminds viewers that no matter how difficult times may be, nothing is impossible. Even though things seemed hopeless for the Braddock family, Jimmy's determination made it possible for him to overcome hardship and become a world champ!