Million Dollar Film (Million Dollar Baby (DVD))

Member Name: wendybull

Product:	Million Dollar Baby (DVD)
Date:	22/11/08 (54 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Excellent story

Disadvantages: Nothing

Frank has his own gym and trains all sorts of boxers, good and bad, but so far all of them have been men. The day Maggie walks into his gym and asks him to train her, his world is turned upside down.

His estranged relationship with his daughter is brought to the front of his mind and along with Maggie's dysfunctional family the two forge a bond that is stronger than boxing and ther friendship becomes a true pact of proving themselves.

The story is of a poor young woman who wants to change her life and become something the rest of her family don't beleive she can do. Hilary Swank is just perfect in this role. She is a strong actress and can amke most parts come alive but the raw effort and determination she showed in Maggie's character was amazing.

Clint Eastwood was great too. His role was more reserved but he shone through with emotions when needed and I was impressed with lots of different scenes as there are twists and turns in the kind of film it is, showing many different sides to both main characters.

Although the central theme is around boxing, don't worry if you don't like it, there is so much more to the story than just the fighting.

Summary: RECOMMENDED xx