It is the story of excitement, drama and power. The story tells the story of boxing world champion James Bradock (Russell Crowe), the supposed boxer who has completed his career in boxing with many victories. James has achieved his greatest success in the face of the most frustrating difficulties of his life in the 1930s, which may be the first film to show the hero's story.
As for the fights themselves, Howard brings nothing new to the canvas. Like the movie as a whole, they work fine enough, even while encased in leaden certitude.
A very solid cast, one of the most reliable directors in Hollywood, and one of the most malleable subjects in film make Cinderella Man one of the best films of 2005 thus far.
