TheBigSick This is perhaps the greatest sport movie of all time. The screenplay successfully avoids the usual genre cliches, and is suspensefully and sensitively executed. The performances from Swank, Eastwood and Freeman are gritty and nuanced. The music score is memorable. It is just perfect in every possible measure.

cathylr Clint Eastwood is known for filiming strong characters in a sensitive way. It is once again the case here. Except that as I don´t like boxing, I did not get quite into this one.

john_siv Good boxing movie with some tremendous performances, but the moral message of this film was appalling. By the end of the picture euthanasia was essentially glorified and that is absolutely not okay in any movie. The production code back in the golden age of cinema was there for a reason; to make sure the right sort of stories were told and the right sort of messages sent. I can't say I find a 'mercy killing' particularly moving or heartbreaking - I find it a deplorable indictment of the morality of the world that such an ending can be gushed over.The scene where Maggie asked Frankie to put her out of her misery was moving and well done, couldn't the picture have just ended there? Seeing him actually do it was crass, unnecessary and left a bad taste in the mouth.

Matthew Cowell I've rewatched Million Dollar Baby almost every year since it's release (about 10 times). I won't know why, but i just keep coming back. This movie sends out a big message to me which is 'pursue what you love in life to the best you can'. The movie makes my cry from the sheer power in Maggie's character. Sure she's strong physically, but her willpower and passion is where she is a knockout. Hillary Swank outshines any performance i've ever seen in acting in this movie and every scene involving her is powerful. I remember (after seeing this movie) watching most movies she's acted in and seeing her supreme acting skills shine through in all roles. Clint Eastwood is also top notch as Frankie, and the bond that develops between fighter and trainer is so well done and tasteful. Sure there are some extreme moments a little overdone at times like the absurd sheer ignorance of her family or the rediculous fighter she ends up competing with for the title. However, these extreme moments only make it more emotional and make you feel more strongly with the two main characters who are just trying to do a little good in the world.I come out of the movie with Maggie and Frankie feeling as role models and people to look up to in rough times. Make the most of your life whilst you have it. Prove to yourself you've got what it takes in whatever you do! This movie is almost in my heart as a true great!