[finnigan2]

I trust Eastwood and, if anything, I think his politics are a little right of center and so I will see the film.
From what I've read, the only element of the story that causes me a bit of concern is the depiction of Swank as having an almost stereotypical trailer trash background. Apparently, Swank's parents are right out of the movie Deliverance - but without the banjo's.
This was probably Eastwood's way of showing what motivated Swank in her attempt at a boxing career, but I'm afraid it may also have appealed to the liberal film critics sneering prejudices about red state residents and prompted them to give it such rave reviews.
We shall see.

[Old Dirty Bastiat]

Actually, I think Eastwood is sneaking a conservative viewpoint into an apparently liberal film. The protagonist of this film is generous, works hard, spurns handouts, and insists on paying her own way while the dispicable villains suck off the government teat.