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.
You will love Cinderella Man.