Two features. Director Ron Howard and star Russell Crowe re-team in 'Cinderella Man' after their Oscar-winning collaboration, A 'Beautiful Mind'. It's the true story of boxer James... more
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Drama - Director: Sylvester Stallone, Jonathan Demme, Oliver Stone, Ridley Scott, David Fincher, Peter Weir, Roland Emmerich, Brett Ratner - Original Language: English - Classification: 18 years and over
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Actor(s): Russell Crowe, Renee Zellweger, Paul Giamatti, Craig Bierko, Bruce McGill, Paddy Considine, Robert Jezek, John Hannah, Deborah Unger, Liev Schreiber, Rod Steiger, Vicellous Reon Shannon, Harris Yulin, Clancy Brown
Director(s): Ron Howard, Norman Jewison
Genre: Drama
Classification: 12 years and over
Production Year: 2005
Running Time: 4 hours 39 minutes
Video Category: Feature Film
Plot: Two features. Director Ron Howard and star Russell Crowe re-team in 'Cinderella Man' after their Oscar-winning collaboration, A 'Beautiful Mind'. 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. Also includes 'Hurricane'.
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINM; TECHNICOLOR DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
Release date: 15/05/2006
No of Discs: 2
Catalogue No: BUG 0029501
Barcode: 8717418091446
Screenwriter: Akiva Goldsman, Armyan Bernstein, Ron Howard, Cliff Hollingsworth
Composer: Thomas Newman, Christopher Young
Featured: Ron Howard
Executive Producer: Todd Hallowell, Armyan Bernstein, Brian Grazer, Ron Howard
Music: Thomas Newman
Producer: Armyan Bernstein, Akiva Goldsman, Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Penny Marshall, Todd Hallowell
Author: Ron Howard
Voice: Penny Marshall, Ron Howard
Languages
Main Language: English
Subtitle Language: Danish, English, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish
Hearing Impaired Language: English
DVD Description
Two features. Director Ron Howard and star Russell Crowe re-team in 'Cinderella Man' after their Oscar-winning collaboration, A 'Beautiful Mind'. 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. Also includes 'Hurricane'.
Technical information
Special Features: Deleted Scenes, Ron Howard Intros, Ringside Seats
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1
Dubbing Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Professional reviews
Review: There's not another actor working in the movies today with Crowe's kind of gravitational pull to authenticity (Entertainment Weekly, )
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 (New York Times, )
The best boxing movie since Raging Bull (The Daily Star, )
This is a favourite to win big at the Oscars (The Mirror, )
A total knockout (The Sun, )
Russell Crowe is rugged and resilient....It's a solid picture... (Uncut, )
...Washington delivers a soaring, intense performance, arguably the richest in his impressive career... (Variety, )
Advantages: A good fim about americas corrupt law Disadvantages: none
...The Hurricane, starring Denzel Washington, they framed an innocent man and set free a legend.
This academy award nominee Denzel Washington earned a golden globe for his powerful performance in this award winning title as a black upcomming boxer set in the early years of a racist era, Rubin "hurricane " carter is a boxer, whos framed for the murder of a pub full of white people, set to jail the young boxer is a corrupt police officer. From an early age Rubin is intimadated by the officer untill finally justice is cheated and Rubin is arrested for the crimes of another man. Now after two decades a young black man comes accross a book wrote by Rubin, about his life.
The young man and his white friends decide they cant leave a man whos being framed for a crime he didnt commit so they go to court to free rubin.
A film thats about racism...
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Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful
Advantages: Believable, heart wrenching, warm film. Disadvantages: not many!
...Amazing! I had never even heard about this film until I saw it in a friend's dvd collection. It wasn't even a film that would normally jump out at me either. However, after watching it I had goosebumps, and it is now firmly one of my favourite all time films. The acting on all sides is brilliant, and to be honest it is on a par with Gladiator for me, Russel Crowe just plays the role so well. If you dont see this film you are missing out, whether as a couple, family or on your own CinderellaMan makes for a great evenings entertainment..... please please go and watch it, get the dvd for your own collection and spread the word. I hope it impresses you as much as it did me. It would be great to hear from anyone who feels the same about this epic! :)...
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Advantages: great story, fine performance from denzel Disadvantages: none
...The Hurricane was a heart-wrenching movie that touches your soul.
Academy Award winner Denzel Washington plays Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a man who, in the prime of his boxing career finds himself wrongfully convicted of murder. Sentenced to life in prison, Carter's published memoirs, "The Sixteenth Round", inspired a teenager from Brooklyn and three Canadian activists who believed in the truth, to join forces with Carter to prove his innocence. Their extraordinary efforts ultimately secure his release, leaving "Hurricane" to sum up his 20 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit by simply stating, "Hate got me into this place, love got me out."
Don't miss the movie Rolling Stone called, "A stirring fight for freedom! Denzel Washington at his powerful, poignant best!"
I can't say much that the above didn't except, its a must see...
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