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Brenda1966
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07-03-2002
| Wednesday, January 26, 2005 - 12:43 pm
Am I the first to see this? It's very good and I'm not surprised to see all the awards nominations. However, this is not the kind of movie I get excited about and run out and tell all my friends to see. That said, I was just reading Ebert's review of the movie and it made me cry all over again about this movie. The film has an impact on you that doesn't leave quickly. It's powerful and moving.
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Friday, January 28, 2005 - 4:41 pm
I loved it. I concur it is quite moving. Before the movie started a guy walked in that looks exactly like one of my nephews. He lives in Missouri. I kept thinking "Is that him?" The resemblence was uncanny. He was with a woman. The nephew in question is married. I've met this woman (Christmas 2003)but I can't remember her face so I don't know if it was her. Anyway the movie was excellent.
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Kappy
Member
06-29-2002
| Saturday, January 29, 2005 - 5:56 pm
I agree with you, Brenday, that it doesn't leave you quickly. I was crying out to the car and again an hour later. I had no idea it was going to be such a tear jerker as I hadn't read any reviews before going to it - very emotional story. I have to admit that I don't care for boxing and detest watching fights so I spent alot of time looking away from the screen. But the overall story is very good and all 3 main actors were excellent. It won't surprise me if it wins best picture. Of course I have yet to see the other four, lol.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Saturday, January 29, 2005 - 8:02 pm
Saw this movie tonight with my dh. I would recommend it highly, but we warned, you won't come out smiling. Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman are masters of the understatement in this film populated with characters marked by defeat. I have to say that Hilary Swank knocked my socks off with her boxing skills. I won't give anything away about the plot except to tell you to bring some kleenex. Tears streamed down my face at least 3 different times during the movie. Both my dh and I loved it.
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Auntiemike
Member
09-17-2001
| Monday, January 31, 2005 - 9:09 am
Gosh Herkle, my DH and I are going to see this tonight. Thanks for the "heads up" regarding kleenex. I will be sure to stock up as I get emotional at the drop of a hat. I have great expectations for this movie appealing to both DH and I. Will post later with my opinion on whether it succeeded.
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Auntiemike
Member
09-17-2001
| Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - 2:26 pm
Well, I saw this move last night and all I can say is, "WOW!" I've seen three of the five movies nominated for an Oscar and this on is at the top of my list for totally involving me. I loved the depth and development of the characters. They were like a well choreographed dance, ebbing and flowing with their interactions and relationships in a very real way. There was plenty of "comic" relief and we chuckled at numerous interactions between different characters. I was especially fond of the "sock, hole in the sock" scene between Morgan Freeman and Clint Eastwood. Delightful! Although I do not agree with the chosen conclusion in this film I applaud it as the only choice that would be 'right' in this situation. This movie is full and complete in every way. A sure winner in numerous categories.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - 2:32 pm
Those of you who have enjoyed MDB might like to read Roger Ebert's piece about spoilers, the ending and the ruckus it has raised, primarily among conservative commentators.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - 2:40 pm
I am so glad you liked it, Auntiemike. I loved that 'hole in the sock' discussion, too! Tish, thanks, I will check it out!
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - 2:44 pm
I saw that article too Tishala. I love to read Ebert. His review of the film is also worth reading. He named it as the best film of the year.
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Auntiemike
Member
09-17-2001
| Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - 2:46 pm
Tishala: great article. I truly respect the choice Maggie made, undertstanding completely that she felt she had "done it all." I can even understand how difficult that choice was for Frank but how he honored her by fulfilling her request. I loved, even more, when he revealed the meaning of the "name" on the back of her boxing robe. How sweet and tender that moment was.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - 2:58 pm
That was just an excellent essay, Tish. I saw the film as an even larger analogy than he discussed --or is easily taken from the movie's events. I saw it as an analogy for LIFE. I think the gritty setting of the film (let alone Clint's character) was perfect in showing how the world can bow our backs, and make us become cynical and conservative for fear of enduring more hurt. And then it begrudgingly showed us how one person can inspire us enough LIVE again, despite the risk of being hurt. All the time you have to keep in mind that you must be willing to make a hard decision when faced with the consequences of your decisions/risks. To me, this was like a parable.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - 3:01 pm
Auntiemike, that 'name' revelation was one of the things that made tears stream down my face.
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Auntiemike
Member
09-17-2001
| Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - 3:51 pm
Yep, that was a clincher for me too, Herckle. I really liked the searching that Frank went through with regard to understanding God and applying it to his life's relationships. I wish there had been a little more about his relationship with his daughter. ie, why it was the way it was. Maybe that was not important as Maggie filled the void for him. Aaahhh, I could go on and on about all the life lessons in this movie.
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - 6:16 pm
Let's all go see it again 
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - 6:30 pm
<HP sics Herc on KP>

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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - 7:24 pm
DOH!
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Knightpatti
Member
12-06-2001
| Friday, February 04, 2005 - 7:40 pm
Just saw the movie. In the beginning a bus goes by with an ad on the side for THe Apprentice. I think the setting was for an earlier time. Guess they did not catch it in editing. LOL! I had to hide my face in the bloody fight scenes, too. My vote goes to THe Aviator as the best picture, though, which means it probably will not win.
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Saturday, February 05, 2005 - 5:46 am
Interesting, Knightpatti -- what made you think the movie was set at an earlier time than the present? I didn't have that feeling, but maybe I missed something. I saw this last night, and liked this movie a lot, even though I'd unfortunately already read articles that gave the ending away. I have now seen three of the five Best Picture nominees, as well as Hotel Rwanda, which I personally think should have received a nomination, but that's off-topic, LOL.
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Knightpatti
Member
12-06-2001
| Saturday, February 05, 2005 - 8:39 am
So Yankee which of the 3 movies that you have seen, do you like the best? Didn't the cars look older? You could not tell buy the clothes they wore.
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Saturday, February 05, 2005 - 7:18 pm
I have seen Ray, Million Dollar Baby and Finding Neverland. I'm on board with Foxx for best actor, Swank for best actress. As far as which of the three I personally liked the best, I'd have to say Ray (which I've seen 3 times in the theater already), but probably think of the three that Million Dollar Baby might be more Oscar-worthy as a complete film. I should also add that I was not interested in seeing this film as I'm not a "boxing fan" -- until it won the noms, and decided I should see it. I'm very very glad I did and will undoubtedly buy it when it comes out on DVD. I am hoping to see Sideways and The Aviator before the Oscars, though.
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Eeyoreslament
Member
07-20-2003
| Saturday, February 05, 2005 - 7:42 pm
Yankee, what about Hotel Rwanda?
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Saturday, February 05, 2005 - 8:17 pm
Eeyores, see the Hotel Rwanda thread.
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Eeyoreslament
Member
07-20-2003
| Saturday, February 05, 2005 - 10:55 pm
Yeah I know Tish...I just wanted to know where it ranked in relation to all of these other "great" movies....Oh well.
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Kappy
Member
06-29-2002
| Sunday, February 06, 2005 - 5:30 pm
Thank you, Mr. Ebert. And thank you, Tishala, for sharing the link. As for the time period, I think we have to remember the setting that these people lived in and around. They were not in the neighborhood where people drive the latest models of cars nor were these people who could afford to drive the latest cars. I assumed the story took place at least within the last three years or so and I felt that the Apprentice ad on the bus was very purposeful, not an accident of editing. Perhaps it was the lack of color throughout the film that had some thinking it was suppose to be an older setting. At times I felt as if I was watching an old black and white film. But that only made the few splashes of color that did appear, such as her robe, stand out that much more. I just cannot find a single thing wrong with this film.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Saturday, February 12, 2005 - 7:58 pm
Saw it today. The time frame of the movie was driving me crazy too. Dial telephones but modern cars. Bigdog kept telling me it was a contemporary setting. I finally decided it was, and the other stuff was just to add to the air of seediness.
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