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Teddy Baernew
With the hit movie Cinderella Man being released on video, Max Baer Jr. is objecting to its portrayal of his father, boxer Max Baer, as a brute.
Reno News & Review |
Dennis Myers |
12-20-2005 |
Movies
Cinderella Mannew
As Depression-era sports stories go, Seabiscuit is looking better all the time. Though terminally obvious, it was at least willing to take a stand on behalf of New Deal policies.
Orlando Weekly |
Steve Schneider |
07-15-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Cinderella Man, Ron Howard
Cinderella Man's Fight Scenes K.O. Clichesnew
The boxing biopic Cinderella Man offers a sweat-dripping, rib-cracking, tooth-loosening version of the famous fairy tale. Instead of a humble beauty meeting a noble prince with a glass slipper, Cinderella Man shows a humble bruiser who finds his destiny through an ignoble prizefighter with a glass jaw.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
06-02-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Cinderella Man, Ron Howard
The 'Bulldog of Bergen' Bitesnew
Ron Howard and Russell Crowe have once again combined their efforts to create a big Hollywood biopic that exudes the strong whiff of Oscar bait.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
06-02-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Cinderella Man, Ron Howard
Unanimous Decisionnew
Ron Howard, Russell Crowe and Paul Giamatti all shine again in Cinderella Man.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
06-02-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Cinderella Man, Ron Howard
Sucker Punchnew
Boxing drama Cinderella Man is for die-hard Russell Crowe fans only.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Cheryl Eddy |
06-01-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Cinderella Man, Ron Howard
The Class Warriornew
Ron Howard strips a genuine working man's hero of his social significance. But our Wal-Mart nation will probably still cheer.
Seattle Weekly |
Brian Miller |
06-01-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Cinderella Man, Ron Howard
Magnum Opie
Cinderella Man once again proves Ron Howard’s mettle as Hollywood craftsman.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Scott Renshaw |
05-23-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Cinderella Man, Ron Howard
