[Feiny]

I did see Romper Stomper & while I was not impressed with that movie, Crowes performance was great. He has never disappointed. He is brilliant at his craft. He disappears into his roles and you completely believe him as whatever character he portrays from The Insider to Gladiator to Proof of Life to Master & Commander to Cinderella Man.

I just got back from Cinderella Man. It was the best movie I have seen in a long time. Truly inspirational.

[.38sw]

Hubby and I went to Cinderella Man Friday night. We both thought it was just great. Russell Crowe is indeed an excellent actor. I found myself cheering him on, and applauding, as did the rest of the theater audience. The theater was less than half full, unfortunately.

[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.