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terrific boxing movie about much more than boxing, Aug 23 2007
This review is from: Gladiator (DVD)
this is not the Ridley Scott directed epic starring Russel Crowe.it's
something entirely different.this movie is vastly entertaining.it's
more than just a boxing movie.it's about heart and determination and
beating the odds,and the power of friendship.usually theses kinds of
movies are schmaltzy and sappy,with that rah ,rah,rah attitude.you
know,we can all succeed and everything is hunky dory.and let's face
it,that isn't always reality.but somehow,this movie avoids that clichéd
feel and succeeds.maybe because there's also some realism within
it.there is a heartbreaking scene in the movie which brings some
sobriety to the picture.the fight scenes are well done and quite brutal
at times.the movie also has a good soundtrack,with some great
songs,which really elevate the emotional aspect of the movie,but it's
not overdone.overall,i liked it a lot.for me "Gladiator" is a terrific
film.I give it a 5/5
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great film, Sep 16 2003
This review is from: Gladiator (DVD)
Great great film. Direction, performances, writing, casting all first rate and better than any other modern boxing movie. Don't miss this film, it is great entertainment for everyone- family, adults,and kids. You will not go wrong with this movie.
Should have won for Best Picture of the Year.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding Movie, Jun 14 2003
This review is from: Gladiator (DVD)
This wasn't just a boxing movie, it was a full scale drama that certainly puts Rocky to shame. Actor James Marshall did a super job in the lead role of Tommy Reilly; and the rest of the cast was likewise excellent, Jon Seda in particular.
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