[varina davis]

I saw the movie and the "central theme" is NOT about euthanasia. It IS a boxing movie and a brilliant one at that. The fight scenes are right on target and the last scene of the film is about human beings doing the best they can with what knowledge and emotions they can muster.

I am adamantly against euthenasia and recommend this movie for everyone who truly enjoys a work of art.

[Non-Sequitur]

I am adamantly against euthenasia and recommend this movie for everyone who truly enjoys a work of art.

Agreed. An outstanding movie in all respects. Well written, well directed, and very well acted. One of the better movies of the year.

[Hildy]

Thank you for a common sense commentary. Some people are just way too sensitive.

[RockAgainsttheLeft04]

RE: "I am adamantly against euthenasia and recommend this movie for everyone who truly enjoys a work of art."


Sorry, varina, but many Freepers don't.

[Conservative Vet]

I'm glad to hear you liked the film. I'm surprised at how many freepers are upset about this.

I just saw the film this past weekend on a whim. I thought it was just about boxing and wanted to see why it was so critically acclaimed.

I'm not a big fan of women's boxing but I was captivated by the fight scenes and I am so impressed with Hillary Swank and her preparation and performance in this film. I'm a big Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman fan and thought they performed brilliantly. The film was so subtle but made you care so much for the characters.

Do we boycott "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" because Jack Nicholson is smothered after his lobotomy? This film does not "glorify" euthanasia and there is a strong anti-euthanasia position taken by the priest in the film.

The majority of the film is about triumph--for the boxer and the trainer.

I never felt like an agenda was being pushed.