Cinderella Man (Blu-ray) (US Version) Blu-ray Region A

Director Ron Howard and star Russell Crowe re-team after their Oscar-winning collaboration, A BEAUTIFUL MIND, for this rousing biopic. It's the true story of boxer James J. Braddock (Russell Crowe), a heavyweight contender from New Jersey nicknamed "the Bulldog of Bergen," who lost his fame and fortune during the Great Depression only to win the hearts of the downtrodden during a spectacular comeback. Crowe is masterful as Braddock, with Renee Zellweger playing his wife, and Paul Giamatti as his loyal friend and manager, Joe Gould. The sharply observed script devotes a significant amount of screen time to the domestic struggles of Braddock's family; developing character and place with a wealth of period detail, so when the comeback starts, the payoff is enormous. The matches themselves are unforgettable: raw, intense, riveting, with more than a passing stylistic nod to Martin Scorsese's groundbreaking 1980 film, RAGING BULL. Though it may sound a bit formulaic, one should remember that this is the true and "original" underdog boxer story from which all others hail, and it's riveted together with true craftsmanship. Howard has a real skill for plucking audience members' heartstrings, and the performances are first-rate. Giamatti and Crowe play off each other in a rapport perfectly suited to their roles, especially at the ring, where the one's manic intensity makes a perfect contrast to the other's warrior grace.

"[T]here's not another actor working in the movies today with Crowe's kind of gravitational pull to authenticity..." - Lisa, Schwarzbaum (Entertainment Weekly Critic), Entertainment Weekly, 06/10/2005

"Out of the ring and opposite Mr. Giamatti, Mr. Crowe eases into the boxer's soft side, at times beautifully; in the ring, he's repulsively believable." - Manohla, Dargis (Film Critic), New York Times, 06/03/2005

"The climactic matchup works splendidly for two reasons. There's so much on the line, and the staging is breathtaking..." - Mike, Clark (USA Today Critic), USA Today, 06/10/2005

"Crowe's physical acting is miraculous....A top-notch entertainment and as fine a sports movie as one could hope for." - Glenn, Kenny (Premiere/Entertainment Weekly Critic), Premiere, 07/01/2005

"Imbuing his Braddock with uncommon dignity and integrity, Crowe creates an utterly human character..." - Ali, Jaafar (Sight and Sound Critc), Sight and Sound, 09/01/2005

"Russell Crowe is rugged and resilient....It's a solid picture..." - Tom, Charity (Film Critic), Uncut, 10/01/2005

Ranked #6 in Rolling Stone's "Top 25 DVDs Of 2005' -- "If there's any justice, DVD will rescue this rousing drama from shocking box-office indifference." - Peter, Travers (Rolling Stone Critic), Rolling Stone, 12/01/2005

"[An] emotional true story....This is a good soundtrack that works well with the story." - Widescreen Review Staff (Widescreen Review Critic), Widescreen Review, 07/01/2006

"The film is RAGING BULL minus the rage, though with a motivation that's at least as involving, and a lot more surprising." - Wall Street Journal, 05/22/2009

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Artist Name(s):	Penny Marshall (Actor) | David H. Franzoni (Actor) | Miles Murphy (Actor) | Ron Howard (Actor) | Mary McCormack | Karen Kehela | Renée Cochrane Penny Marshall (Actor) | David H. Franzoni (Actor) | Miles Murphy (Actor) | Ron Howard (Actor) | Mary McCormack | Karen Kehela | Renée Cochrane Penny Marshall (Actor) | David H. Franzoni (Actor) | Miles Murphy (Actor) | Ron Howard (Actor) | Mary McCormack | Karen Kehela | Renée Cochrane Ｐｅｎｎｙ Ｍａｒｓｈａｌｌ (Actor) | David H. Franzoni (Actor) | Miles Murphy (Actor) | Ron Howard (Actor) | Mary McCormack | Karen Kehela | Renée Cochrane Penny Marshall (Actor) | David H. Franzoni (Actor) | Miles Murphy (Actor) | Ron Howard (Actor) | Mary McCormack | Karen Kehela | Renée Cochrane
Director:	Paddy Considine 柏狄 葛斯甸 柏狄 葛斯甸 Paddy Considine Paddy Considine
Producer:	Marisa Tomei | Rick Baker 瑪莉莎 湯美 | Rick Baker 玛莉莎 汤美 | Rick Baker Marisa Tomei | Rick Baker Marisa Tomei | Rick Baker
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Blu-ray Region Code:	A - Americas (North, Central and South except French Guiana), Korea, Japan, South East Asia (including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan) What is it?
Release Date:	2009-05-26
UPC Code:	025195055536
Country of Origin:	United States
Color Information:	Color
Disc Format(s):	Blu-ray
Rating:	PG-13 (MPAA)
Publisher:	Universal Studios Home Video
Package Weight:	150 (g)
Shipment Unit:	1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.:	1020317854

Director: Ron Howard

Blu-ray Disc Features:

Region [unknown]
Widescreen
Audio:
DTS 5.1 Surround - French, Spanish
DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 - English
Subtitles: English, SDH, French, Spanish
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary: with Director Ron Howard, Writer Akiva Goldsman, Writer Cliff Hollingsworth
Featurette:
1. The Fight Card: Casting Cinderella Man
2. For the Record: A History in Boxing
3. Ringside Seats
4. Jim Braddock: The Friends & Family Behind The Legend
5. Pre-Fight Preparations
6. Lights, Camera, Action: The Fight From Every Angle
7. Braddock Vs. Baer Fight Footage
8. Photo Montage
9. The Sound Of The Bell
10. Cinderella Man Music Featurette
11. The Human Face of the Depression
12. Russell Crowe's Personal Journey: Becoming Jim Braddock
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