Russell Crowe Triumphs in "Cinderella Man"

Newsmax ^ | June 2, 2004 | Jason Apuzzo & Govindini Murty

[bigsigh]

comedy routine?

I think you confused comedy acting with a comedian who can act. I forgot the football movie with Foxx and Pacino. Foxx was the QB and Pacino the coach. Fozz held his own in there scenes.

Foxx was also good with Cruise last year playing a taxi driver. I think you're lowballinh his acting ability.

Comedy is hard life is easy.

[brwnsuga]

I have been watching Christian Bale for years. He name is going to be on everybodies lips after Batman Begins comes out. He is an outstanding actor. Check out American Psycho, Velvet Golmine or the Machinist on DVD coming out Tuesday.

[mowkeka]

Movie reviewing for the more conservative minded:

http://www.libertyfilmfestival.com/libertas/

[stands2reason]

I'm familiar with Bale.

I've also seen him in Empire of the Sun and Henry V.

[Pajamajan]

"and you completely believe him as whatever character he portrays from The Insider to Gladiator to Proof of Life..."

I agree. I was reluctant to watch "The Insider" because I thought: "Oh no, not an anti smoking movie-it can't be any good." But, I checked it out just because Crowe was in it. He was good. He played a man much older than he is, and was completely believable.

I bet he will end up being known as one of the great actors of our time. He puts all of himself into his portrayals. He's actually been great in every film he's been in.

"Gladiator" was terrific, but, I like "Proof of Life" best - high hubba-hubba factor- a manly man playing a manly man ;-)

"Cinderella Man" looks good just from the trailers. I'm definitely going to see it. Sounds like a great story.

[Feiny]

You will love Cinderella Man.

[Ciexyz]

I saw Cinderella Man this weekend and I heartily recommend it. The acting all-around was fantastic. Paul Giamatti surely will be nominated for Best Supporting Actor, and both Russ and Renee deserve a nomination for their performances. There was a decent crowd at my showing, mostily viewers over 40. But they knew their boxing, there was a lot of conversation among the audience about Joe Lewis and Max Baer.