Cinderella Man (Widescreen) (US Version) DVD Region 1

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

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Product Title:	Cinderella Man (Widescreen) (US Version) Cinderella Man (Widescreen) (US Version) Cinderella Man (Widescreen) (US Version) Cinderella Man (Widescreen) (US Version) Cinderella Man (Widescreen) (US Version)
Artist Name(s):	Russell Crowe (Actor) | Paddy Considine (Actor) | Bruce McGill (Actor) | Craig Bierko (Actor) | Renée Zellweger (Actor) | Thomas Haden Giamatti (Actor) | Penny Marshall | Ron Howard | Cliff Hollingsworth 羅素高爾 (Actor) | 柏狄 葛斯甸 (Actor) | 布魯士麥紀 (Actor) | 基勒比亞高 (Actor) | Renée Zellweger (Actor) | Thomas Haden Giamatti (Actor) | Penny Marshall | Ron Howard | Cliff Hollingsworth 罗素高尔 (Actor) | 柏狄 葛斯甸 (Actor) | 布鲁士麦纪 (Actor) | Craig Bierko (Actor) | Renée Zellweger (Actor) | Thomas Haden Giamatti (Actor) | Penny Marshall | Ron Howard | Cliff Hollingsworth ラッセル・クロウ (Actor) | Paddy Considine (Actor) | ブルース・マッギル (Actor) | Craig Bierko (Actor) | Renée Zellweger (Actor) | Thomas Haden Giamatti (Actor) | Ｐｅｎｎｙ Ｍａｒｓｈａｌｌ | Ron Howard | Cliff Hollingsworth Russell Crowe (Actor) | Paddy Considine (Actor) | Bruce McGill (Actor) | Craig Bierko (Actor) | Renée Zellweger (Actor) | Thomas Haden Giamatti (Actor) | Penny Marshall | Ron Howard | Cliff Hollingsworth
Director:	Ron Howard Ron Howard Ron Howard Ron Howard Ron Howard
Producer:	John Hughes | Neal Israel 尊曉治 | Neal Israel John Hughes | Neal Israel Ｊｏｈｎ Ｈｕｇｈｅｓ | Neal Israel John Hughes | Neal Israel
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Release Date:	2005-12-06
UPC Code:	025192211928
Language:	English, French
Subtitles:	Spanish, French
Country of Origin:	United States
Picture Format:	NTSC What is it?
Aspect Ratio:	Letterboxed
Color Information:	Color
Disc Format(s):	DVD
Region Code:	1 - USA, Canada, U.S. Territories What is it?
Rating:	PG-13 (MPAA)
Publisher:	Universal Studios Home Video
Package Weight:	110 (g)
Shipment Unit:	1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.:	1004995354

Director: Ron Howard

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound - English
Dolby Digital DVS 2.0 - English
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound - French
Addtional Release Material:
Deleted Scenes With Commentary By Director Ron Howard
Feature Commentary - 1. Ron Howard - Director
2. Akiva Goldsman - Writer
3. Cliff Hollingsworth - Writer
Featurette - 1. THE FIGHT CARD: Casting Cinderella Man
2. THE MAN, THE MOVIE, THE LEGEND: A FILM MAKING JOURNEY
3. FOR THE RECORD: A History In Boxing
4. JIM BRADDOCK: THE FRIENDS & FAMILY BEHIND THE LEGEND
5. KODAK CINDERELLA MAN
6. RINGSIDE SEATS
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DVD-ROM Features