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Films watched in 2010 (211 movies items)

"I feel my rating may be a tad generous, but giving this any less than 4 stars feels equally wrong. Yes, Million Dollar Baby is somewhat clichéd, not all that interesting story-wise, but there's simply no way around it - quality is quality. It's beautifully shot, well-acted, even touching at times without resorting to cheap sentimentalism. Well done, Mr. Eastwood. "

Films I've Seen In 2010 - Best To Worst (94 movies items)

"I've read mixed opinions of this film and was interested in seeing it, so when it was required to be seen as part of a school project, I gave it a go. I don't feel it is as emotionally powerful as it sets out to be. The end is predictable and expected, thus lacking punch. The strengths of the film are the three masterful performances from Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank and in particular, Morgan Freeman who highly deserved his oscar, in my opinion. But did the film itself deserve best picture? I ha"

“I've read mixed opinions of this film and was interested in seeing it, so when it was required to be seen as part of a school project, I gave it a go. I don't feel it is as emotionally powerful as it sets out to be. The end is predictable and expected, thus lacking punch. The strengths of the film are the three masterful performances from Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank and in particular, Morgan Freeman who highly deserved his oscar, in my opinion. But did the film itself deserve best picture? I haven't seen a lot of films from 2004, but it does seem like a weak year. Another criticism would be the inaccuracies that occur during the boxing matches. As far as I am aware, a fighter cannot be hit whilst on the floor, especially not in the face. And yet the film glamorises this on at least two no” read more

“it is not a master piece, but it makes you FEEL.

is a feeling that cannot be described, I felt something really disturbing watching this, lovely but disturbing.. It's a film created with so much heart that really makes you feel human.

the movie its about life, even you see it that the plot its about a 'Moral death' or the respect of life, but indeed, the movie threats how you should live your life, and the way you should respect your dreams.

I really do not enjoy boxing but it was good for me in a weird way, anyway, the thing is, death is only a chapter.

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For a Good Cry (24 movies items)

"What starts the water works? Clint Eastwood, tough guy extraordinaire--who has bested the worst villains in Western cinema history and wowed a generation with his ability to growl "Well, do you? Punk?"--crying like a baby at the thought of unplugging the girl that took so much of his crap to get to where she was, thinking that he would have to watch her die and"

It's a private emotion. (235 movies items)

"Stand out character/s: Hilary Swank: Maggie Fitzgerald Awards Won: Won 4 Oscars. Another 45 wins & 29 nominations F.A.L. IMDB Director: Clint Eastwood Emotional/Tragedy level: I will survive"

They picked __ for Oscar but should have picked __ (26 movies items)

"2005 Winner: Million Dollar Baby Assessment for Best Picture: So-so Reasons: - minus: After reading about brain injuries, I'm personally not pleased that a second gender has started to bash the head of an opponent. - plus: story was well told Alternate Choice: - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind "

Brazilian Translations (24 movies items)

"Menina de Ouro / Golden Girl"

Movies that somehow inspired me (7 movies items)

"Eddie Scrap-Iron Dupris: If there's magic in boxing, it's the magic of fighting battles beyond endurance, beyond cracked ribs, ruptured kidneys and detached retinas. It's the magic of risking everything for a dream that nobody sees but you. Eddie Scrap-Iron Dupris: Frankie likes to say that boxing is an unnatural act, that everything in boxing is backwards: sometimes the best way to deliver a punch is to step back... But step back too far and you ain't fighting at all. Eddie Scrap-Iron Dupri"

Movies watched in 2010 (194 movies items)

"02/07/10. "