Million Dollar Baby
 

What did you guys think of this movie if you saw it? I thought it was really really good. Tear jerker too. Was fun to watch yet sad. What did you guys think?

BTW Go Eagles. :pimp :pimp :pimp

Havent seen it yet. Looks like a good movie

BTW Go Falcons :)

Hilary Swank has sucked ass since "The Next Karate Kid".

Have you seent he movie? Jackassss

Good movie or not. She still sucks ass.

I'm entitled to my opinion :thumbsup

True, but for all you know this is the movie where she stops sucking ass.

SpaceAce

Well...considering she won an Oscar and I still think she sucks, I'll take my chances. :1orglaugh

I missed it.

this movie was fucking great, although tragic no doubt.

world class.

go if you want to see a great movie

Swank is a skank.

Yeah, she's pretty good. I think she will win an Oscar again this week.

I'll watch it this weekend.

Great Flick :thumbsup

First half was awesome, the secound was only slow and boring.... Real bad ending...


*thumbsdown*

It was a great movie, although I am not sure what happened to the cat?

that one boxing ring announcer guy that patented the term "let's get ready to rumble" was bashing the hell out of that movie on stern the other day for its lack of realism in relation to boxing

That was political correctness non sense.
That movie portrays exactly what is happening in female boxing, and it ain't pretty. :2 cents:

true that dude.

I think it is a great watch.

although I think Ebert is going kinda senile these days, he was bang on about "Million Dollar Baby"

Here's his review:

http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/.../41201004/1023

think i should have a look at that movie. didn't even knew it before i read this thread.

you wouldn't be going wrong thats for sure

Haven't yet, but really want to. I love boxing.

I heard it was probably the best movie of the year (from people who see alot of movies).

Swank is simply amazing in this movie. As far as acting goes, she is simply one of the best actresses alive now.

And the boxing in this movie really shows how brutal woman's boxing is. Its not as bad as years past when they just went in the ring and wailed on each other with hardly any defense, but its still bam bam.

I have a few on my list for the best movie of the year and yes, this is on that short list. Its been quite awhile that a movie like this comes along that is completely sobering and has ppl leaving the theater in complete silence. However, I won't give any plot lines away. I will say the movie isn't what most think it is. But if you want to go out and go see a truly great movie, this is the one to go to now.

I think I may go see it this week.

What other movies are on your list by the way?

Hi Sickkittens,

Here's my list for best movies of the year released in 2004, and in no particular order:

The Incredibles (fantastically entertaining)

Collateral (gripping, extremely well directed)

Kill Bill Vol. 2 (all I have to say is Pei Mai)

Man On Fire (great movie)

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (brilliant script, concept)

Million Dollar Baby (as I already mentioned)

Spider-Man 2 (simply one of the best superhero movies made so far)

Shrek 2 (lol fare)

last year it was Return Of the King that stood alone and it was greater than anything else by a mile

have yet to see some notables however, like:

The Aviator

Meet the Fockers

Closer

Garden State

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but "Million Dollar Baby" easily ranks with the years best, and high up on that list too.

i love this movie! became one of my fave actually.. :thumbsup

Its not a typical feel-good movie and will certainly take the winds out of your sails upon viewing it, but it sure makes you think..........and the character development has you really caring what happens to these characters and into the movie.

With all the schlock and dreck out there, its great to go to a movie that can really get to you and make you think about things, and play on your mind for days. Isn't that what the greatest movies, such as "Shawshank", are all about?

looking forward to seeing it....one day.

shawshank redemption?? i never got a chance to see that movie.. hmm i'll grab 1 on dvd this week.. :)

you have no idea what a treat you are in for upon viewing "Shawshank Redemption." It is one of the great gems.

premiere
 

http://www.premiere.com/article.asp?...rticle_id=1911

a really good review of the essence of the film

:thumbsup

i love this one...

"It?s a brave piece of work that?s more than just moving?it?s genuinely upsetting, and haunting."

:thumbsup

again.. great movie.. :thumbsup

No, Can't say I had the pleasure! holding out for War Of The Worlds! :pimp

its true.........no matter how you feel personally and ethically on what transpires in this film, you can't help but be upset by it one way or the other.

Eastwood's best.

havent seen it yet

Awesome movie, must see movie, I can say. :thumbsup

yah i think that's his expertise.. mystic river was great also.. now this one.. what's next? i am trilled.. really :pimp

I did not see it yet , but heard alot of good things about it.

its a cant miss........but prepare to be 'hit in the mouth' by this flick......

it is uncompromising

I've seen all of the Best Picture nominees and this one would get my vote...

how would you rank them this year, Entropy, from top to bottom?

last year it was pretty clear Return of the King was going to slaughter all comers, but this year it sounds like its going to be between Million Dollar Baby and The Aviator in a close race.......

never heard about it until like last week, not sure, not a fan of the Swank.

I would rank them in this order..

1. Million Dollar Baby
2. The Aviator
3. Ray
4. Sideways
5. Finding Neverland

I personally think Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind got screwed out of a nomination. Maybe Passion of the Christ too. At the very least, Mel Gibson should have gotten a Best Director nomination. And trust me, I'm far from Christian..

I would have to agree. That movie, ESOTSM, was terrific.

rotten tomatoes
 

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mill...ar_baby/?bc=18

They give M$ Baby a 92%........this site is hardly ever wrong.


btw, Eternal Sunshine had 93%.

hilary swank rocked in it; she should win best actress