Quick Movie Reviews
Rating of
4/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 05/28/2019
Although it might look like nothing more than a darker, female-lead version of "Rocky," this boxing drama is a heavy-hitting redemption tale and portrait of human fragility.
Rating of
3.5/4
Camper - wrote on 03/25/2015
I'm not typically a fan of sports movies- the cliché phrases, the familiar plot twists, the formula...but I don't know, something about Million Dollar Baby really worked. Apparently a lot of people weren't a fan of the bleak ending but I thought that it was very beautiful and poignant. When asked why the film ended in such a depressing way, Clint Eastwood stated that it was about the American Dream. Something out of reach and wonderful and then given and then taken away.
Rating of
3.5/4
Unknown - wrote on 01/16/2015
Takes the typical 'rags to riches' sports premise and leaves out the fame aspect. The characters are endearing for being identifiable types, but presented more off center. The genre parts are enjoyable despite the familiarity. The third act almost turns this into a different movie all-together. Things become emotionally heavy when the main characters are faced with drastic changes that are cause for the hardest life decision.
Rating of
3.5/4
Matthew Brady - wrote on 02/09/2014
An old hard nosed trainer who owns a gym tries to discourage a woman boxer from boxing. He is finally convinced to train her and helps her to become one of the best female boxers. This movie as Brilliant acting and directing.
Rating of
4/4
Lauren - wrote on 12/27/2013
Be prepared to cry when you see this movie. All the actors were outstanding esp Clint Eastwood. Phenomenal job. It's very intense.
Rating of
3/4
Christine - wrote on 12/24/2013
Predictable poor-kid-wants-to-be-a-boxing-champ theme at the beginning, but then takes a totally unexpected twist. Beware: VERY sad! I cried through the second half. I would have given it 4 stars, but Eastwood & Freeman kept mumbling and I felt like I missed half the dialogue!
Rating of
1/4
dukeakasmudge - wrote on 09/22/2011
I liked this movie until Maggie was put in a coma & then it sucked from there
Rating of
3.5/4
myfaja - wrote on 08/10/2010
Depression makes for good movies. Million Dollar Baby deserved every Oscar it got, it even deserved maybe even more. All the actors delivered excellent performances, especially Hilary Swank as Maggie. It's not even the main actors who do great performances, the guy who plays Danger is great too. Million Dollar Baby in the beginning is a very predictable. Maggie is poor and she is really good and she becomes famous. Then it takes an unexpected turn and I'll let you find out the rest for yourself.
Rating of
1.5/4
PsychoKing1227 - wrote on 04/19/2010
I noticed that the film began about thirty minutes before it ended, which left me dissatisfied completely. The biggest Oscar upset (along with Jennifer Hudson and anything to do with "Avatar").
