Running Time 145 Min
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Cinderella Man is a wholesome slice of old-fashioned Americana, offering welcomed relief from the shallowness of many summer blockbusters. In dramatizing the legendary Depression-era comeback of impoverished boxer Jim Braddock, director Ron Howard benefits from another superb collaboration with his A Beautiful Mind star Russell Crowe, whose portrayal of Braddock is simultaneously warm, noble, and tenacious without resorting to even the slightest hint of sentimental melodrama. The desperate struggle of the Depression is more keenly felt here than it was in Seabiscuit, and Howard shows its economic impact in ways that strengthen the bonds between Braddock, his supportive wife (Renée Zellweger) and three young children, and his loyal manager (Paul Giamatti); all are forced to make sacrifices leading up to Braddock's title bout against heavyweight champion Max Baer (Craig Bierko) in one of greatest boxing matches in the history of the sport. Boasting the finest production design, cinematography and editing that Hollywood can offer, this is a feel-good film that never begs for your affection; it's just good, classical American filmmaking, brimming with qualities of decency and fortitude that have grown all too rare in the big-studio mainstream. --Jeff Shannon
Customer Reviews:
"They all think that Jimmy is fighting for them".......2007-08-23
I know what you are thinking, "Another movie about boxing?". But believe me when I tell you that this film is much more than just that. This is a story about fighting against the odds, even when you are down on your luck and it seems that there is nowhere to go. The real story of Jim Braddock shows us how this boxer could bring hope to thousands, who were ready to give up at the time of the Great Depression. And in the process, we get to know a little more about the man, his family and friends, and what it meant to live through the toughest economic crises the United States has ever experienced.
Jim Braddock had everything going for him. It was the year 1928 and he was winning fights and becoming a serious contender for the light heavyweight championship. He had a beautiful wife, three kids, a nice house, and an agent / friend who supported him through every step. What more could he ask for? But then everything came tumbling down. He lost an important fight, suffered a series of injuries, and the market crashed, leaving him penniless. In 1933, we find him living in a one room apartment with his wife and kids, not able to pay the bills and begging for work at the docks, along with many others. He is still trying to make some money fighting, but when he breaks his hand and as a result disappoints the organizer of the bout, his license is revoked.
When the situation becomes untenable, Jim has to swallow his pride and accept welfare. But that is not enough, so he has to go and beg to his old friends. And then, when he least expects it, opportunity knocks. The opponent of the number two contender for the title withdrew at the last moment and the organizers need a "punching bag" because the show must go on. Even though Jimmy has not trained in a while, he gladly accepts, and tired and hungry shows up for the fight. The rest...is history!
I had some knowledge about the career of this boxer, but I had no information about his life. This movie provides a great look at the human being beyond the athlete. And what a great guy we find! Someone who has a iron will, who will do anything for his family as long as it is moral, and who provides a great example of what a father should be like. Russell Crowe becomes Jim Braddock, and does so in such a convincing way that it is almost uncanny. I am amazed by how much effort this actor puts into altering his physique to fit the character he is playing. He lost a pretty significant amount of weight to look like a fit boxer, and he even looks younger as a result.
Rennee Zellweger plays the role of Jim's wife, and she does so with passion and commitment. Also, the actor that delighted us in "Sideways", Paul Giamatti, delivers a praiseworthy performance, even though he has a secondary role. His calm demeanor in this movie is almost funny to watch. Besides the great acting and the wonderful story of Braddock's life, the film counts with excellent settings and costumes that help reenact the period perfectly.
This movie has taken the spot of my favorite drama with a sport's theme, and I cannot recommend it high enough!
An uplifting movie.......2007-08-17
The movie is artfully and well done, and the acting is very good. But the great thing about this movie is it's story. In that it is a story about an actual character and is historically based, it is even more impactual. Movie gives a great look at the depression time in our nation's history. I highly recommend the movie.
Not a big fan of Crowe.... BUT..........2007-08-10
I have to give it to Ron Howard on this one. He's made quite a wonderful and entertaining film. Now I consider myself to be quite the history buff but I'd never heard of Braddock prior to this film. After watching the movie, of course I wanted to know what part did Hollywood get wrong. Seems there's more WRONG with this movie than right.
That having been said, this movie is still a great one. It tugs at the heart strings and teaches a great moral lesson. It's not the size of the dog in the fight. It's the size of the fight in the dog.
If you watch this movie, enjoy it for what it is. A good movie with a great moral. If you want to learn about Jim Braddock, or any other boxer featured in the film, I highly recommend you research it through books. Even the encyclopedia.
Do not watch this movie for factual information on J.J. Braddock or Max Baer or whomever. I can't say that enough. But the movie is well worth watching, so long as you don't put too much stock in Hollywood's respect of historical fact.
A great gift.......2007-07-26
I saw this movies and decided to buy it for a friend. He just loves it. This would be a great gift for any boxing fan.
Cinderella Man.......2007-07-15
Palms sweety, nerves bunched, and body tense.
Yes this movie has all these and more. Russell Crowe makes you feel that he is the ring fighting for the common underprivelaged man in a day where work came harder than understanding nuclear science. I really can't give the movie a better star rating but I wish I could, flow, plot, drama, emotion, and overall design of the movie recreate the glory days of boxing when ears were safe and when heart and determination were the key to winning.
PICK THIS MOVIE.
Average customer rating:
- "They all think that Jimmy is fighting for them"
- An uplifting movie
- Not a big fan of Crowe.... BUT...
- A great gift
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Cinderella Man is a wholesome slice of old-fashioned Americana, offering welcomed relief from the shallowness of many summer blockbusters. In dramatizing the legendary Depression-era comeback of impoverished boxer Jim Braddock, director Ron Howard benefits from another superb collaboration with his A Beautiful Mind star Russell Crowe, whose portrayal of Braddock is simultaneously warm, noble, and tenacious without resorting to even the slightest hint of sentimental melodrama. The desperate struggle of the Depression is more keenly felt here than it was in Seabiscuit, and Howard shows its economic impact in ways that strengthen the bonds between Braddock, his supportive wife (Renée Zellweger) and three young children, and his loyal manager (Paul Giamatti); all are forced to make sacrifices leading up to Braddock's title bout against heavyweight champion Max Baer (Craig Bierko) in one of greatest boxing matches in the history of the sport. Boasting the finest production design, cinematography and editing that Hollywood can offer, this is a feel-good film that never begs for your affection; it's just good, classical American filmmaking, brimming with qualities of decency and fortitude that have grown all too rare in the big-studio mainstream. --Jeff Shannon
Customer Reviews:
"They all think that Jimmy is fighting for them".......2007-08-23
I know what you are thinking, "Another movie about boxing?". But believe me when I tell you that this film is much more than just that. This is a story about fighting against the odds, even when you are down on your luck and it seems that there is nowhere to go. The real story of Jim Braddock shows us how this boxer could bring hope to thousands, who were ready to give up at the time of the Great Depression. And in the process, we get to know a little more about the man, his family and friends, and what it meant to live through the toughest economic crises the United States has ever experienced.
Jim Braddock had everything going for him. It was the year 1928 and he was winning fights and becoming a serious contender for the light heavyweight championship. He had a beautiful wife, three kids, a nice house, and an agent / friend who supported him through every step. What more could he ask for? But then everything came tumbling down. He lost an important fight, suffered a series of injuries, and the market crashed, leaving him penniless. In 1933, we find him living in a one room apartment with his wife and kids, not able to pay the bills and begging for work at the docks, along with many others. He is still trying to make some money fighting, but when he breaks his hand and as a result disappoints the organizer of the bout, his license is revoked.
When the situation becomes untenable, Jim has to swallow his pride and accept welfare. But that is not enough, so he has to go and beg to his old friends. And then, when he least expects it, opportunity knocks. The opponent of the number two contender for the title withdrew at the last moment and the organizers need a "punching bag" because the show must go on. Even though Jimmy has not trained in a while, he gladly accepts, and tired and hungry shows up for the fight. The rest...is history!
I had some knowledge about the career of this boxer, but I had no information about his life. This movie provides a great look at the human being beyond the athlete. And what a great guy we find! Someone who has a iron will, who will do anything for his family as long as it is moral, and who provides a great example of what a father should be like. Russell Crowe becomes Jim Braddock, and does so in such a convincing way that it is almost uncanny. I am amazed by how much effort this actor puts into altering his physique to fit the character he is playing. He lost a pretty significant amount of weight to look like a fit boxer, and he even looks younger as a result.
Rennee Zellweger plays the role of Jim's wife, and she does so with passion and commitment. Also, the actor that delighted us in "Sideways", Paul Giamatti, delivers a praiseworthy performance, even though he has a secondary role. His calm demeanor in this movie is almost funny to watch. Besides the great acting and the wonderful story of Braddock's life, the film counts with excellent settings and costumes that help reenact the period perfectly.
This movie has taken the spot of my favorite drama with a sport's theme, and I cannot recommend it high enough!
An uplifting movie.......2007-08-17
The movie is artfully and well done, and the acting is very good. But the great thing about this movie is it's story. In that it is a story about an actual character and is historically based, it is even more impactual. Movie gives a great look at the depression time in our nation's history. I highly recommend the movie.
Not a big fan of Crowe.... BUT..........2007-08-10
I have to give it to Ron Howard on this one. He's made quite a wonderful and entertaining film. Now I consider myself to be quite the history buff but I'd never heard of Braddock prior to this film. After watching the movie, of course I wanted to know what part did Hollywood get wrong. Seems there's more WRONG with this movie than right.
That having been said, this movie is still a great one. It tugs at the heart strings and teaches a great moral lesson. It's not the size of the dog in the fight. It's the size of the fight in the dog.
If you watch this movie, enjoy it for what it is. A good movie with a great moral. If you want to learn about Jim Braddock, or any other boxer featured in the film, I highly recommend you research it through books. Even the encyclopedia.
Do not watch this movie for factual information on J.J. Braddock or Max Baer or whomever. I can't say that enough. But the movie is well worth watching, so long as you don't put too much stock in Hollywood's respect of historical fact.
A great gift.......2007-07-26
I saw this movies and decided to buy it for a friend. He just loves it. This would be a great gift for any boxing fan.
Cinderella Man.......2007-07-15
Palms sweety, nerves bunched, and body tense.
Yes this movie has all these and more. Russell Crowe makes you feel that he is the ring fighting for the common underprivelaged man in a day where work came harder than understanding nuclear science. I really can't give the movie a better star rating but I wish I could, flow, plot, drama, emotion, and overall design of the movie recreate the glory days of boxing when ears were safe and when heart and determination were the key to winning.
PICK THIS MOVIE.
Product Description
Mike Tyson was one of the most feared fighters in boxing. By age 19, his superlative record of wins earned him the nickname "Kid Dynamite." In the two years that followed, Tyson knocked out 19 opponents in a row, eventually becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in history. His winning streak expanded to a dazzling 37-0 before Buster Douglas, an 11-1 underdog, TKO'd Tyson in the 10th round in one of boxing's biggest upsets. Now, ESPN Classic Ringside brings you "The Best of Mike Tyson," a new perspective and up-to-date analysis of one of the most dominant figures to ever step foot in the ring. Hosted by ESPN's Brian Kenny and historian/author Bert Randolph Sugar, this two-disc knockout edition DVD set includes 19 thrill-packed Tyson fights from his 1985 professional debut to the historic 1990 Douglas fight. Special guests include Teddy Atlas, Tyson's trainer from '80-'82, and ex-heavyweight champ Larry Holmes.
Customer Reviews:
"Everybody's got plans...until they get hit" -- Tyson.......2007-08-14
As other reviewers note, this DVD set runs from Tyson's first pro fights through - and ending with - the Buster Douglas match. The ESPN analysts are excellent; low key with no hype. Their praise of Tyson is somewhat muted, as they place him in broad historical context and deduct points for Tyson's lack of longevity. (But if you're like me, and missed Ali and his rivals, Tyson was Fresh after years of heavyweight mediocrity. And you couldn't - and can't - help but wonder: Matched up at their peaks, *if* Tyson caught Ali... it wouldn't be pretty). Tyson's troubles seem mininimal during the era covered, and trainer Teddy Atlas discusses minor disciplinary problems. (A hoped for post-Douglas/Part II DVD set may be more Springer-esque, as Tyson became much more erratic... and quotable ;-).... This DVD has plenty of spoilers, like, "Coming up next round, the knockout (clip of knockout)". For what it's worth - "spoiler alert" - below I mention who won the Michael Spinks and Douglas fights.
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Let's get ready to ruuuuummmmbbbbllllllee!!!
Tyson brings back good memories for three main reasons: 1) The fights 2) He was mentioned in lots of rap songs** 3) His example improved my Rock `Em Sock `Em Robots record. (On Monday nights during college, the guys would come over to watch football, and we'd play Rock `Em Sock `Em Robots. I was intimidating at the kitchen table, wearing nothing but boxer shorts and drinking cheap beer. My thumbs were fearless, with the power of Foreman plus lightning speed!) Bam!!!
Tyson fight nights were more formal galas, and each of us would pay $5 to draw a number (1-12) from a hat. If your number matched the round the fight ended, you won all the cash. (In other words, if you got a number greater than 2, you were outta luck!). Whammy!!! Then you'd inevitably hear someone say, "I'd fight Tyson for $10 million!" But we quickly convinced him it would be better to buy a life insurance policy and step in front of a train. (Just kidding, kids!) It wouldn't hurt as much, and the insurance company would be more likely to pay than Don King. (Just kidding, mobsters!)
With this DVD release, Tyson is back like Freddy Kruger with a Luger! Pow!!! You'll still be on edge - even if you know when Tyson's killer punch or combo is coming. It's like a horror movie - you know something is around the corner, but you still get worked up and jump. "Don't open yourself up, homeboy!!!" Tyson seems indestructible - untouchable. So when Buster Douglas finally faces Tyson down and rocks him HARD it's a guilty pleasure - SOMEONE is not afraid! And Tyson is HUMAN!!! (And like a horror movie, Tyson's defeat at the end absolves us of any guilt for so zealously identifying with a killer).
My favorite moment of this DVD set: Tyson vs. Michael Spinks. Spinks heads to the ring in a pristine white robe, accompanied by his assistant Butch Lewis (in a white tux jacket with no shirt, and bow tie - remember?!) while Kenny Loggins' "This is It" um, cranks. Tyson comes out in Trunks/Shoes/Rumbling Bass Quake! Oh! The TV announcer says, "It's not even music, just *noise!*" Don't blink, folks. Tyson goes off in a Hurry!Flurry!Bam!!!OH!!! you're bluuury.... It's....It's... Slam!!! It's Over!
You okay, man?
** Rappers referencing/fueled by Tyson
1-2-3 down for the count
The result of my lyrics - oh yes, no doubt...
Cause I can can go solo - like a Tyson bolo
Make the fly girls wanna have my photo
Run in their room - hang it on the wall
In remembrance that I rocked them all
-- Public Enemy, "My Uzi Weighs a Ton"
I'm like Tyson icin' I'm a soldier at war
I'm makin' sure you don't try to battle me no more
-- LL Cool J, "Bad"
I know the game it's old and lame
Youre holdin' a flame for my name and my fame
Livin' like Givens schemin' on Tyson
But she got lucky cause he was a nice one
But I ain't nice and I don't play that
If it ain't tax I don't pay that
-- Kool Moe Dee, "They Want Money"
(And uh, rap bantamweight Will "Fresh Prince" Smith did that song "I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson")
We out!
Is there a second volume to this??!.......2007-01-12
This dvd is for adrenaline junkies. You are on the edge of your seat, waiting for a huge Tyson knockout punch every fight. It has 19 fights, the actual fights, and is nice to have if you have nothing to do for a day.
Mike Tyson - The Rise and Fall.......2007-01-10
Personally, I was excited to hear about a Mike Tyson compilation. Even better that it was done by ESPN. Now, it is a great collection of his fights, don't get me wrong. I love seeing Mike rise from his first pro-bout to winning the WBC belt. But, as the back says, there are only 19 fights out of his 37-0 before losing to Buster. A good amount of them were first-rounders, but I would have still liked to have seen them. Like, the Mitch Green fight, Reggie Gross, etc... even though I have seen them before. I would have also liked if they had had his post-Buster fights (McNelley, Ruddock, etc...) But, I digress. This is a good compilation, don't be sidetracked with what it doesn't have, but rather what it does. And even though it lacks in some parts, I am a sucker for Tyson.
The Peak Performances of Mike Tyson.......2006-12-24
This is a four and half hour documentary of the prime years of Mike Tyson. You are ringside for 19 of Mike Tyson's early fights, plus highlights of other matches. Watch him blast out a select group of tomato cans, as well as his most satisfying victories over top flight competition such as Larry Holmes and Frank Bruno.
Bert Randolph Sugar, Teddy Atlas, George Chuvalo, Michael Moorer, and the aforementioned Holmes provide expert commentary on the fights and times of Mike Tyson.
Teddy Atlas ran the gym that Tyson trained at during his formative years, and he gives some fascinating insights into Mike's personal life and how Cus often allowed Tyson to get away with misbehavior on account of his great talent. He seems to have a better understanding of what makes Mike tick than anyone else.
It is a pleasure to own Tyson's complete fights against Berbick, Holmes, Bruno, Ferguson, and Douglas, though one may wish the set included footage of his bouts with Biggs and Pinklon Thomas and Tony Tucker.
But it is hard to argue with what is here and it makes you hope that the other ESPN Ringside telecasts will be released, particularly the two Muhammad Ali documentaries.
There are also two bonus features, a series of interviews that were conducted with Tyson through the years and a short film on the making of ESPN Ringside. This release is well worth the money for Tyson fans.
Hopefully the start of a new tradition!.......2006-12-21
To get the obvious out of the way, this is a fabulous DVD set. Buy it right now if you are a fan of Tyson, or even a fan of boxing in general.
DVD has needed to get into boxing career complilations for a long time now, and hopefully this sells well enough to send a message that boxing fans need more DVD sets like this one. I, and boxing friends as well, have been clamoring for this kind of collection for a long time. There is a huge market for bootleg DVD boxing careers, and as such some officially released material is sorely needed. DVD is a fantastic format for this.
Support boxing compilations and buy this DVD set!
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WWE Legends presents The American Dream: The Dusty Rhodes Story
"The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes will forever be remembered as the working man's champion. A master at the mic and a three-time World Heavyweight Champion, he has had legendary confrontations with sports-entertainments top stars, including Ric Flair, Harley Race, "SuperStar" Billy Graham, Terry Funk and Tully Blanchard. Decades later, his contributions to sports-entertainment are still being felt. This Three-disc release will present his life's story as well as his most memorable matches and interviews from his days in the AWA, NWA, and WWWF, WWE, and WCW.
Customer Reviews:
A pretty good set.......2007-08-19
Nobody is exaggerating when they say Dusty was possibly the best talker ever. I have to agree with this. The mans promos for me is the highlight of this DVD set. I dont want to spoil the experiance for those who haven't seen this so I'll be brief.
The documentary itself was pretty good to me. It got straight to the point on many issues. Nothing seem to drag at all. It spoke on Dusty's early career in florida. Teamed up with Dick Murdoch. His feuds with Billy Graham. Then later the 4 Hoursemen. It also spoke on the fallout with his son Dustin.
I feel WWE did the most justice on Dusty's. There is a bunch of promos. To include about 23 matches. From all of Dusty's stints. Why couldn't the same thing be done for Bret's collection? I understand he picked those matches. But WWE could've had a hand in it and gave the fans who supported them and Bret for years more.
Still I recommend this set to fans of Dusty and wrestling buffs.
Hotter than fish grease!.......2007-07-15
Long and extensive! Great Matches-comedic interviews and packed full of wrestling goodies. Highly entertaining. Gorgeous display case-it's a wonderful keepsake.
Too many skips.......2007-04-19
I expected this to be a top shelf documentary. I was not totally disappointed but note the length of time devoted to Rhodes' days in WWF/WWE. There was great emphasis on the Superstar Graham rivalry and his installment as the 'common man' complete with polka dots. This isn't to say that the rivalry with Graham wasn't worth the time devoted to it in the DVDs, the matches between the two were monumental but it overshadowed Rhodes' tours of other promotions, most notably Jim Crockett's Mid Atlantic/NWA group and Championship Wrestling from Florida (CWF), which Rhodes was a stockholder. I won't even comment on the polka dot phase but Rhodes does say it was his biggest payday. Many of us who had watched Rhodes' career skyrocket sat in disbelief while he became a cartoon character during his second WWF run.
The documentary completely runs through his days in Florida. Most notably there is not commentary provided by Blackjack Mulligan (Robert Windham) and his sons Barry and Kendall. The Windhams were longtime tag team partners. While in Florida there was also the legendary rivalry between Rhodes and Kevin Sullivan, which was not highlighted.
Naturally because WWF/WWE produced this DVD series it is bias towards them. The best part of this documentary? The rumor that Mike Graham, whose father Eddie owned CWF, was paid a cool million for the stock footage.
Dusty Rhodes: The American Dream.......2007-04-03
This video is by far the best video I have seen documentating Dusty's career. I was also able to relive some of his best moments during the NWA days. The only reason I only gave it four stars instead of five was because it totally left out The Midnight Rider era. That was the most flamboyant and memorable eras of Dusty's career and it was totally left out. Could of left out some the stupid WWF crap in it and put the Midright Rider in it instead. That would have made it a much better video. Other than that, it was great!
Dusty Rhodes: Southern Hero.......2007-03-29
Having grown up on Dusty Rhodes and watched his career from the 80's on up(everything from wrestling to car sales commercial cameos in ATL) I consider him a childhood/young adult favorite and a southern hero...and the Dusty Rhodes Story was a history lesson for me, not for the documentary(have to agree with many other critiques...the documentary was moving at times but could've been a lot better) but for the matches he'd wrestled before I was even on the planet. I'd never known that he and the late Dick "Captain Redneck" Murdoch were a tag team and that he'd had numerous clashes with Superstar Billy Graham, Harley Race and the like BEFORE the NWA/WCW era's. AWESOME. Also the matches with Ric Flair, Tully Blanchard, Lex Luger, his feud with the L.O.D. are all here for some good memories. I think what stood out about Dusty was the fact that he prided himself on being a common man and a common man's champion...became an icon without scratching and clawing his way up the ladder of recognition. TRUE SOUTHERN HERO and ENTERTAINER...way ahead of his time.
P.S. THE POLKA DOTS WERE A RIB...MAYBE DONALD TRUMP'LL BITE HIM UNTIL HE FESSES UP @ WRESTLEMANIA.
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The only remaining evidence that Sylvester Stallone might have had a respectable career, this 1976 Oscar
® winner (for Best Picture, Director, and Editing) is still the quintessential ode to an underdog and one of the best boxing movies ever made. After writing the script about a two-bit boxer who gets a "million-to-one shot" against the world heavyweight champion, Stallone insisted that he star in the title role, and his equally unknown status helped to catapult him (and this rousing film) to overnight success. The story is familiar, but it's handled with such vitality and emotional honesty that you can't help but leap and cheer for Rocky Balboa, the chump-turned-champ who stuns the boxing world with the support of his timid girlfriend Adrian (Talia Shire) and grizzled trainer Gus (Burgess Meredith). Oscar nominations went to all the lead actors (including Burt Young as Adrian's hot-tempered brother), but four sequels could never top the universal appeal of this low-budget crowd pleaser. --Jeff Shannon
Description
Nominated* for 10 Academy Awards(r) and winner for Best Picture, it's the film that inspired a nation! Audiences and critics alike cheered this American success story of an "everyman" triumphing over all odds. Featuring a dynamic musical score, a thrilling fight sequence and four Oscar(r) - nominated* performances, this rousing crowd-pleaser will send spirits soaring. Fighting for love, glory and self-respect, Rocky(r) scores an exultant knockout! Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) is a Philadelphia club fighter who seems to be going nowhere. But whena stroke of fate puts him in the ring with a world heavyweight champion, Rocky knows that it's his one shot at the big time - a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go the distance and come out a winner! *1976: Actor (Stallone), Actress (Talia Shire), Supporting Actor (Burgess Meredith, Burt Young), Director (won), Original Screenplay, Original Song, Editing (won), Sound
Customer Reviews:
Rocky not Rocky.......2007-07-14
Surprisingly good picture for a movie that looks poorly on analog or digital TV. I guess they have an old print.
Blu-Ray version.......2007-07-03
This rates as my all time worst HD video transfer, I would not be surprised to find that it has been transfered from a VHS version of the movie as it is so bad. There is bucket loads of grain, total lack of definition it is just absolutely terrible.
Rocky Is Still A Knockout!.......2007-06-14
Sylvester Stallone's best work! A movie that was up for awards! Great story, great characters, great acting, great buildup to the end fight, and just an all around great drama movie! A must own for any great movie lover's collection!
Andrian !.......2007-01-22
This movie was a colt classic when it came out in 1976. It spawned five sequels in, a little over 30 year. A word of warning this movie has some mild language, mild violence and a couple midl disgusting parts like when Rocky drinks the five egg yokes uncooked. Rocky is a young little now boxer who's struggling to make a living. He's fate when he is given a rare chance. This thirty year old 180 pound man gets a chance to go up against the heavy wait champion a 30 year old 225 pound young buff black man Appolo Creed. This movie may not have a ton of actions but it makes up with it's beautiful potrayed characters and thrilling musical score. This is a movie that will inspire the most discouraged of all people. Will rockies training pay off can he do what no fighter has ever been able to do. Find out in the thrilling conclusion to this 1976 classic film.
Going tru the same things.......2007-01-02
Whats the meaning of buying the Blu ray if there are no extras, especially for older movies.
The same old marketing trick is on again. They will first publish plain movies (again) on BD, then they will publish director cuts, then collectors editions, then special editions etc. etc.
I will not buy any BDs just because they are plain BD copies. Consumers should demand more content in BDs.
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Cinderella Man is a wholesome slice of old-fashioned Americana, offering welcomed relief from the shallowness of many summer blockbusters. In dramatizing the legendary Depression-era comeback of impoverished boxer Jim Braddock, director Ron Howard benefits from another superb collaboration with his A Beautiful Mind star Russell Crowe, whose portrayal of Braddock is simultaneously warm, noble, and tenacious without resorting to even the slightest hint of sentimental melodrama. The desperate struggle of the Depression is more keenly felt here than it was in Seabiscuit, and Howard shows its economic impact in ways that strengthen the bonds between Braddock, his supportive wife (Renée Zellweger) and three young children, and his loyal manager (Paul Giamatti); all are forced to make sacrifices leading up to Braddock's title bout against heavyweight champion Max Baer (Craig Bierko) in one of greatest boxing matches in the history of the sport. Boasting the finest production design, cinematography and editing that Hollywood can offer, this is a feel-good film that never begs for your affection; it's just good, classical American filmmaking, brimming with qualities of decency and fortitude that have grown all too rare in the big-studio mainstream. --Jeff Shannon
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Academy Award winners Russell Crowe and Renée Zellweger star in this triumphant, powerfully inspiring true story. In a time when America needed a champion, an unlikely hero would arise, proving how hard a man would fight to win a second chance for his family and himself. Suddenly thrust into the national spotlight, boxer Jim Braddock would defy the odds against him and stun the world with one of the greatest comebacks in history. Driven by love for his family, he willed an impossible dream to come true.
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"They all think that Jimmy is fighting for them".......2007-08-23
I know what you are thinking, "Another movie about boxing?". But believe me when I tell you that this film is much more than just that. This is a story about fighting against the odds, even when you are down on your luck and it seems that there is nowhere to go. The real story of Jim Braddock shows us how this boxer could bring hope to thousands, who were ready to give up at the time of the Great Depression. And in the process, we get to know a little more about the man, his family and friends, and what it meant to live through the toughest economic crises the United States has ever experienced.
Jim Braddock had everything going for him. It was the year 1928 and he was winning fights and becoming a serious contender for the light heavyweight championship. He had a beautiful wife, three kids, a nice house, and an agent / friend who supported him through every step. What more could he ask for? But then everything came tumbling down. He lost an important fight, suffered a series of injuries, and the market crashed, leaving him penniless. In 1933, we find him living in a one room apartment with his wife and kids, not able to pay the bills and begging for work at the docks, along with many others. He is still trying to make some money fighting, but when he breaks his hand and as a result disappoints the organizer of the bout, his license is revoked.
When the situation becomes untenable, Jim has to swallow his pride and accept welfare. But that is not enough, so he has to go and beg to his old friends. And then, when he least expects it, opportunity knocks. The opponent of the number two contender for the title withdrew at the last moment and the organizers need a "punching bag" because the show must go on. Even though Jimmy has not trained in a while, he gladly accepts, and tired and hungry shows up for the fight. The rest...is history!
I had some knowledge about the career of this boxer, but I had no information about his life. This movie provides a great look at the human being beyond the athlete. And what a great guy we find! Someone who has a iron will, who will do anything for his family as long as it is moral, and who provides a great example of what a father should be like. Russell Crowe becomes Jim Braddock, and does so in such a convincing way that it is almost uncanny. I am amazed by how much effort this actor puts into altering his physique to fit the character he is playing. He lost a pretty significant amount of weight to look like a fit boxer, and he even looks younger as a result.
Rennee Zellweger plays the role of Jim's wife, and she does so with passion and commitment. Also, the actor that delighted us in "Sideways", Paul Giamatti, delivers a praiseworthy performance, even though he has a secondary role. His calm demeanor in this movie is almost funny to watch. Besides the great acting and the wonderful story of Braddock's life, the film counts with excellent settings and costumes that help reenact the period perfectly.
This movie has taken the spot of my favorite drama with a sport's theme, and I cannot recommend it high enough!
An uplifting movie.......2007-08-17
The movie is artfully and well done, and the acting is very good. But the great thing about this movie is it's story. In that it is a story about an actual character and is historically based, it is even more impactual. Movie gives a great look at the depression time in our nation's history. I highly recommend the movie.
Not a big fan of Crowe.... BUT..........2007-08-10
I have to give it to Ron Howard on this one. He's made quite a wonderful and entertaining film. Now I consider myself to be quite the history buff but I'd never heard of Braddock prior to this film. After watching the movie, of course I wanted to know what part did Hollywood get wrong. Seems there's more WRONG with this movie than right.
That having been said, this movie is still a great one. It tugs at the heart strings and teaches a great moral lesson. It's not the size of the dog in the fight. It's the size of the fight in the dog.
If you watch this movie, enjoy it for what it is. A good movie with a great moral. If you want to learn about Jim Braddock, or any other boxer featured in the film, I highly recommend you research it through books. Even the encyclopedia.
Do not watch this movie for factual information on J.J. Braddock or Max Baer or whomever. I can't say that enough. But the movie is well worth watching, so long as you don't put too much stock in Hollywood's respect of historical fact.
A great gift.......2007-07-26
I saw this movies and decided to buy it for a friend. He just loves it. This would be a great gift for any boxing fan.
Cinderella Man.......2007-07-15
Palms sweety, nerves bunched, and body tense.
Yes this movie has all these and more. Russell Crowe makes you feel that he is the ring fighting for the common underprivelaged man in a day where work came harder than understanding nuclear science. I really can't give the movie a better star rating but I wish I could, flow, plot, drama, emotion, and overall design of the movie recreate the glory days of boxing when ears were safe and when heart and determination were the key to winning.
PICK THIS MOVIE.
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Five champions together for the last time! Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, George Foreman, Larry Holmes, Ken Norton. For more than twenty years, these kings of boxing ruled the ring as they passed the world heavyweight title from one to the other. Now, for the first time, see them all come face to face--gloves off--in an unprecedented video event, hosted by Reggie Jackson. In "Champions Forever," you'll discover the real men behind the legends, uncover the hidden anguish and secret passions that drove them to greatness. Hear them talk about themselves--and each other--with surprising candor. Relive the most thrilling moments from dozens of their greatest bouts and hear the fascinating truth about how these legends felt when they squared off to do battle. This is unlike any sports video you've ever seen, an exciting, emotional odyssey through the awesome careers of five bigger than life heroes who, for millions of us, will always be "Champions Forever."
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World HW Champs.......2007-05-08
Some surprising and candid comments especially by Foreman like the fact that his knees were shaking before the Frazier fight and how imposing Norton looked to him before blasting out both of them.
"Champions Forever" Documents the Best Five Boxers of the 60's and 70's - Tops! .......2005-08-18
"Champions Forever" may be the best boxing documentary of all time. Exquisitely done, it features the five greatest heavyweight boxers of the 1960's and 1970's. The story focuses primarily on M. Ali, beginning with his huge upset victory over the sullen and powerfully intimidating Sonny Liston, and then proceeds to document the rise of Joe Frazier, George Foreman, Kenny Norton, and finally Larry Holmes. While the story seems to revolve around the rise and eventual fall of M. Ali, the other four greats are featured in their biggest fights as well. There are interviews with all five men, and they bring timely commentary to their lives and fights that is both enlightening and informative.
In the heavyweight division, there was no greater period than that of the 60's, 70's, and 80's. These five fighters ruled the heavyweight division during this time, and their fights with each other are now considered classics nin fisticuffs. In watching the documentary, Foreman comes off as the most well-rounded of the five. He shows candor (admitting his knees were shaking when he met Frazier for the first time!), humility (praising the other fighters frequently), and a terrific sense of humor (he has a 1,000-watt smile). The bad blood that Frazier still carries for Ali is clearly evident in his interviews. Frazier believes that Ali verbally taunted and abused him unnecessarily in the build-up to their three intense fights. While Ali says he was only trying to build the gate and create excitement for the fight, (as he did for all his fights), Frazier took the verbal darts personally and it is obvious that Ali's words hurt the intense pride of Joe Frazier. In fact, Frazier is so torn on this that he actually expresses a macabre sense of satisfaction that his powerful punches may have caused Ali's Parkinson's Syndrome. Frazier comes across as a bitter and "small" man based on his comments about Ali. Ali's comments are painful to watch, as he is obviously suffering from the Parkinson's affliction and has little expression and haltering speech. Larry Holmes clearly suffers being in the shadow of the great Ali, and he is somewhat bitter like Frazier, not so much towards Ali, but towards boxing in general, as contemporary boxing did not recognize his greatness at the time. Kenny Norton was champion by default, being "awarded" the title by boxing associations when Ali first retired, and his inclusion is this group may be somewhat questionable. I do not mean to take anything away from Norton, as he gave Ali and Holmes fights that were wars. However, Norton was easily beat by Foreman, while he and Frazier never battled. (I suspect Frazier's powerful shots would have stopped Norton, who was not a KO specialist). Norton's inclusion in this group is clearly due to his three epic battles with the great Ali. Norton's awkward style gave Ali fits and Ali could not dominate Norton with his jab and speed as he did others. Boxing enthusiasts believe Norton won 2 of 3 of their fights, the last fight being "awarded" to the clearly aging Ali based mor on his legend than his ability.
While this is the best boxing film I have ever viewed, I would have loved to have seen two other boxers included, those being Sonny Liston and Mike Tyson. The inclusion of these two men would have summed up the years 1960 - 1990. Obviously, Liston was dead long before this film was made (1989), and Tyson was the current heavyweight champion in 1989. If the film is ever remade (doubtful), it would nice for the sake of completeness to have the life stories of both Tyson and Liston included.
If you were alive during the 70's and want to relive the excitment of that period of boxing, there is no better film to watch than this one. If you are a younger boxing fan and have heard about the great fighters of the 70's, this is the film to watch to learn about these greats. There is simply no better documentary of that period than this one.
HIGHLY recommended.
Jim "Konedog" Koenig, (Boxing Fan and Fight-Film Collector)
Great documentary.......2004-12-18
I don't know if this film had a theatrical release or not but if it did and it wasn't at least nominated by the Academy for Best Documentary of the Year as far as I'm concerned the makers of this film were robbed.
A Very Uncomfortable Dinner But Great Fights.......2004-06-01
A Very Uncomfortable Dinner But Great Fights
Great DVD - 4.25 Stars
This is difficult to review - some of the greatest scenes I've ever seen and some of the hardest scenes I've ever seen.
Here's what's hard- watching what's happened to Muhammad. It's just difficult and sad. He's still the Greatest and still likes to clown, but you just can't help but wonder why or what if...
What's also painful is watching the dinner with these great champions. It's good and bad, but mostly just really uncomfortable.
On to the good.
I've never seen so much great fight footage on one DVD.
You don't get entire fights, but get the highlights. It's absolutely amazing and worth getting the DVD (or VHS) for this only - everything else is gravy.
An absolute must have for any boxing fan.
A great item for any Ali fan - there's actually one moment where Ali talks about coming back and taking on Tyson - and I found myself excited and actually thinking how great that would be...and then waking up to the reality and silently laughing at myself.
If you're a George Foreman fan I think you'll want this as well. George comes across as not only a great champion, but a humble and incredible man as well.
great overall.......2003-11-24
This is basically the tale of the five - Ali, Frazier, Norton, Foreman, Holmes - dominant heavyweights during the 70's, generally regarded the golden age of the division. Of course, Ali and Frazier began their careers in the 60's, but it was in the 70's that all 5 of them occupied the galaxy at the same time and had to inevitably fight one another.
This DVD differs only slightly from the Laserdisc version, but it is the extra interview that makes the difference. It is interesting to hear at least three (or four) of the five wonder how they would have against Jack Johnson. Of course, Johnson was the first black heavyweight champion, but more than that, he was a mold breaker in terms of his defense and in his ability to fight the "mental" game. He knew how to stoke the public and press, literally he was ahead of his time, he was Ali before there was Ali. (And there are not a few computer simulated fights by magazines that would have Johnson beating Ali.)
In the interviews, we also share the sadness that Larry Holmes felt while he was champion, where most of the time he was considered an Ali clone and never really on his own merits. Then, before he even got his due, Mike Tyson eclipsed him. Larry Holmes may have been "technically the best" of the five, and in the interview, he illustrates this clearly; when they still sparred, not only can he block Ali's jab, but he can return it stiffer and sharper. They're about the same in size and reach, and it was not until he was 38 that Holmes was knocked out, so they may have been equal in the density of their chins. Although they're not exactly similar stylistically, Holmes had Ali's 1960's athleticism. Holmes edge? The jab, and the power in both hands overall is just a tad greater.
In the end, that is about my only complaint about this movie. It's that the four other fighters merely serve as a footnote to the great career of Ali. Even that segment where we see Joe Frazier in his brutal duel with Jerry Quarry and his victory over Jimmy Ellis, all we hear is the voice of Ali (while he toured the college circuit) asking students "Who's the champion of the world?!" It's too contrived and in my opinion, bad taste. Even the footages of the political events during the 1960's-early 70's were no doubt there to illustrate Ali's social consciousness and the sacrifice he made for his political position.
Ali was indeed a great fighter, definitely the greatest heavyweight, but his greatness was fulfilled by his duels with the fighters who shared the billing with him in the movie. An even presentation would have been welcome, after all, Ali does not need any help in the promotion department anymore.
Overall, this is a good DVD. However, as a boxing fan, you cannot help but wonder, after watching them in action, how the following matchups, which never happened, would have gone:
-Norton vs. Frazier (they were basically stablemates under Eddie Futch, which probably explains why they never met in a formal match)
-Foreman vs. Holmes anytime around 1974-78. This one, I would have paid to see.
Enjoy.
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Ken Burns's documentary style is so unencumbered; the subject matter is effortlessly presented. His regular mix of photos, subtle sound effects, excellent musical score, and actor readings of historical text hasn't changed since his breakthrough of The Civil War. And it doesn't need to. Even though this 220-minute production is a biography--on heavyweight champion Jack Johnson--the film resonates about the how race was dealt with in the early part of the 20th century. Four decades after the Emancipation, the American black was still struggling to find elementary terms of equality. Along came a strong and headstrong man who took on sport decades before Jackie Robinson and became the key figure in heavyweight fighting, a champion against the longest odds.
Samuel L. Jackson voices Johnson's words with great verve and helps create an absorbing picture of Johnson along with various historians and boxing experts laying down the tale of the tape. Here's a man so smart and patient in the ring who took great liberties in his day-to-day life, unafraid to showcase his success, and ruffle the morals of the time (including, most scandalously, marrying a white woman). Viewing film of his prizefights, the amateur eye can understand Johnson's style and bravura. Burns's certainly takes his time and, as usual, has a vast awry of facts of how the world reacted to news of Johnson's success and the conspiracy which led to his downfall. The highlight, natch, are two of Johnson's epic fights near the end of his reign as champ (and the search for a "Great White Hope"). The appearance of James Earl Jones (who won a Tony for his portrayal of Johnson in 1959) and Wynton Marsalis's musical score are grand touches. --Doug Thomas
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Awesome........2007-05-13
I have seen it twice now and I just love it. Such a great part of history that I did not know anything about before watching this film. I wish Ken Burns would do more of these smaller (comparatively speaking) niche features. If you like history and Ken Burns' documentaries, there is no way you won't like this.
The penultimate unboxed-in boxer.......2007-02-06
After I'd seen "The Great White Hope," in 1969 or so, the name burned and simmered util the 2005 showing of this Ken Burns documentary. Even though the turbulent sixties shaked loose forgotten times and names, the bold frankness of this towering figure of an athlete,in public or private, did not achieve the treatment required to do justice until Burns applied his painstaking examination of period stills and movies. What he reveals is pure gold, a self-made man who grew beyond the racial and social bonds to achieve his dream. No handlers. No PR men. No hype. Whether rising in the first part or falling in the second half of this documentary, Jack Johnson burns with integrity, confidence and manliness, in a manner that no man or situation could shame. The heroism of his slow decline and public withdrawal was an equally inspiring lesson to anyone seeking the spotlight and letting go of it. His desire, courage and self-development(mental and physical) are worthy of emulation. This documentary, wonderfully narrated and written, leaves Jack Johnson standing alone at the top of the boxing greats. Not only do you feel the changing times at the turn of the century, you get to see the changing landscapes of the countryside and the booming cities as you travel with Johnson on his road to greatness.The bickering pettiness of today's athletes bathed in luxury and leisure today, pale against the backdrop of this great man.
HAD NO IDEA THIS BOLNESS EXISTED in 1910.......2006-12-10
Excellent biography.
After looking at the first DVD only, I must say i am totally shocked at some of the brazen behavior of a black man in the early 1900's. This man was with white women openly, used to threaten white men when they didn't pay up, even drove an expensive car in the roads of Chicago then he was doing well. I kept looking at him saying had it been me, would I have been they gutsy and brave! Not only that. At his peak, he was making 3000.00 per week In the 1900's this is unbelievable for black man. I came back with such a sense of pride. He was more than a fighter. He showed us he was a man unafraid of confronting what society said he could not do. Plus he was alone. Remember, civil rights marches in droves really took off in the 60's. So, to see Jack Johnson at this early time being so confronting was a real educator for me.
A Fitting Tribute To A Real Champion.......2006-11-15
Jack Johnson was larger than the boxing ring that made him the greatest heavyweight champion ever and should have had a lasting positive impact on race relations in the United States, but he was continually thwarted by a government and a majority of society who feared his words sometimes more than his fists.
Ken Burns does a masterful job in presenting Johnson as a major figure both inside and out of the squared-circle. Through photos and film, Burns brings to life a man who firmly believed in a color-blind society, which ultimately led to him becoming perhaps the most misunderstood athlete of the last century.
The haters had repeated the lies for so long that the truth became muddled for too many years. The documentary is arguably the finest work of Burns and is a fitting tribute to a great champion.
Ken Burns' Documentary of the Life of Jack Johnson.......2006-11-13
Ken Burns' documentary of the life of Jack Johnson is somewhat long but very informative about the meaning of Jack Johnson's life, and even purports, at certain level, that he is one of the most important figures of the first two decades of the 20th Century.
The documentary relies mostly on still photographs a few, rare videos of Jack Johnson both in and out of the ring - along with interviews of boxing experts, biographers, and others who have studied the life and significance of Jack Johnson as the first black heavyweight champion. Burns did an excellent job of taking the material he had and weaving into a tapestry.
Following is my summary of Johnson's life from my review of the companion biography of the same name by Geoffrey C. Ward -
Jack Johnson was the boxing world heavyweight champion from 1908-1915. And he was the first black heavyweight champion, which dominates the story of his life inside the ring and out. Johnson became heavyweight champion at a time when boxing was just barely out of the bare knuckle era, and while more organized as a sport, was still a rough and tumble and often illegal activity. Boxing, even as it is today, was often surround by unsavory characters. During that era throwing fights for money or to set up matches wasn't uncommon. Johnson learned his craft literally starting from the bottom up in local tough man or boxing contests and his skills eventually lead him to the top of his sport.
What make Johnson's story so interesting are two things - race and his profligate lifestyle. Race played a key role in his life even though he himself ignored race and didn't let it interfere with how he behaved or what he did. He often sported white women on his arm and eventually married a white woman, and did not defer to anyone, black or white. This made him an even more incendiary figure for the race conscious press and America at the time. Many white heavyweights wouldn't fight Johnson - most notably Jim Jefferies who held the title at a time when Johnson was the obvious deserving opponent for a shot at the champion. Eventually Jefferies retired and "conferred" his title on Tommy Burns, a bulked up white middleweight. Johnson chased after Burns and through the pressure of the press he eventually landed his title shot and dominated his lesser opponent, winning the heavyweight championship of the world.
This eventually lead to one of the most pivotal heavyweight boxing matches in history - and certainly the most pivotal fight of Johnson's career - a match with former heavyweight champion Jim Jefferies. Jefferies was obviously reluctant to come out of retirement to fight the new champion but pressure from friends and many in the press and boxing world, who didn't want to see a black man hold the championship, more or less forced his hand. The fight eventually took place on July 4, 1910 in Reno, New Mexico. Thousands were in attendance but millions throughout the country waited for the result. Johnson dominated Jefferies through much of the fight, eventually knocking him out in the 15th round. Johnson's win legitimized his title as heavyweight champion. Unfortunately, it also touched off violence against blacks throughout the country.
Jefferies utter defeat also lead to a search for a "great white hope" to defeat Johnson. Eventually, Johnson was beaten by a huge but less skilled Jess Willard in Havana, Cuba on April 5, 1915. Johnson probably lost as much because of age, he was around 37 at the time, and the rather unfortunate events in is life from the time of the Jefferies victory to his match against Willard in Cuba. During that time he appears to have spent most of his money, married a white woman who eventually committed suicide, and married another white woman against the violent protests of her family. This led, in a rather convoluted way, to his fleeing the country with his new wife in tow after being brought up on charges of violating the Mann Act. During all this time, and the only reason to mention the ethnicity of his wives, was the vilification Johnson received in the press across America and the hatred he engendered among some, including those in law enforcement, who wanted to bring him down. Thus, Johnson had to go through convoluted negotiations and travel arrangements to even defend his title again Willard in Cuba. Eventually, Johnson decided to come back to America but had to face a jail sentence, which he served. After getting out of jail, broke because he spent most of his money, he mostly earned a living through boxing exhibitions and similar activities.
Johnson's lifestyle some would call raucous. He made a lot of money for his era and he spent it freely on clothes, cars, and the women he kept as companions some of which were prostitutes or former prostitutes. One can look up to Johnson for not letting racism stand in the way of living his life the way he wanted to live it and kowtowing to no one. One could also look askance as his philandering, spendthrift way of life, but who are we to really judge? Undoubtedly Johnson brought some of his problems on himself. Also undoubtedly he was treated unfairly because of the era in which he lived in. Had Johnson lived today he might get some negative press, but more likely he would have a legion of fans who willing to overlook some of the things he did in his private life.
Cars were relatively new invention in early 1900's and Johnson loved cars and bought several of them. He often liked to drive fast. This too eventually caught up with him as, while speeding, he swerved to miss a truck and rammed his car into a tree. He died in 1946 after an adventurous 68 years.
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Summerslam 2003.......2007-07-17
World Tag Titles- La Resistance vs. Dudley Boyz
I thought this was a decent open with some good timing and plenty of suspense. Althought this could have also been on Raw. La Resistance cheat for the win as always.
Undertaker vs. A-Train
I dont know why A-Train is not given any credit in the WWE. I liked to watch A-Train wrestle as he brought something different and unique to the table. The match was kind of short. Also had a good story line as Sable made an appearance at the end of this one.
Shane McMahon vs. Eric Bischoff
What a joke? Skip this one.
US Title- Eddie Guerrero vs. Chris Beniot vs. Rhyno vs. Tajiri
Wow. I could watch this match over and over again and never get bored of it. These four work very well together, and it really came out and showed off Tajiri's talent in the ring. It was perfect timed and kept me on the edge of my seat. Easily the best of the night.
WWE Title- Kurt Angle vs. Brock Lesnar
Again, a very good match. I dont believe that it was good as the fatal four way for the US Title. By this point, I thought that WWE has done everything they could with this storyline between these two and the match would be kind of old. Kind of proved me wrong. Better than I expected. I would suggest.
Kane vs. RVD
This was a good match as well. I believe that Kane and RVD work well together and are capable of putting on exciting matches. This one was no short of exciting. Although I do believe that they would have better matches together.
Elimination Chamber for World Title
I enjoyed this match a lot. I believe Triple H was at his best during mid and late 2003. It really shows in this one as it is very violent and had some good spots. I believe that WWE exaggerates Goldberg's character and makes the other superstars in this match seem obsolete. Oh well, very good elimination chamber match. Although I dont believe that any will ever beat the original at Survivor Series 2002.
I loved this DVD, mainly for the fatal fourway and the elimination chamber. I would suggest for under $20.
WWE Summerslam 2003.......2007-06-03
DVD received in excellent condition. The cover is a bit risque, but it does sell the product!!! My 14 year old son buys most of the Raw/Smackdown DVDs. He's a big fan of the sport.
Summerslam 2003.......2007-02-28
World Tag Team Championship:
La Resistance vs The Dudley Boyz
Rating-6/10
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The Undertaker vs A-Train
Rating-8/10
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No DQ or No Countouts:
Shanc McMahon vs Eric Bishoff
Rating-8/10
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United States Championship:
Eddie Guererro vs Rhyno vs Chris Benoit vs Taijri
Rating-7/10
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WWE Championship:
Kurt Angle vs Brock Lesnar
Rating-9/10
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No Holds Barred Match:
Kane vs RVD
Rating-8/10
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Elimination Chamber for the World Heavyweight Championship:
HHH vs Kevin Nash vs Goldberg vs Y2J vs RKO vs HBK
Rating:10/10
Theres the card for Summerslam 2003.Enjoy.
A Must Buy.......2007-02-23
Dudleyz vs. La Resistance
6/10
This was a solid tag match with good crowd involvment and fast pace. I'll give it an extra boost because of the tremendous storyline.
Bischoff vs. Shane
FUNNY STUFF HERE. Not a wrestling match, but definately entertaining. The end was good also.
4/10
Undertaker vs. A-Train
Solid Match. Not a terrible, waste of time big mans match. This was a pretty good feud here. Isn't it weird seeing A-Train given such a big push?
5/10
Fatal 4 Way for the U.S. Title
7/10
Very good action here. Fast pace, with all old ECW wrestlers doing a fast paced technical style match. Not as good as No Mercy 06 or Armageddon 04, but an above par mid-card match.
Brock Lesnar vs. Kurt Angle
8/10
WOW. What a show by these two. Hard to compare with their Wrestlemania match, as there were different elements. This added a nastier, more grittier side to the feud, and it helped. Great power/technical moves/counters.
RVD vs. Kane
7/10
This was a good, solid brawl. It coud've been much better, given more time. Pretty good harcdore value, RVD pulls off some good moves, and KAne does also.
Elimination Chamber
9/10
Some people will like this one better then the longer chambers, and some will appreciate it for it's quick pace. I appreciate it for it's quick pace. The structure was used more uniquely this time then the others, you'll see. Don't critisize then end spot, it was pretty cooland unique, just admit it. Also a great technical battle to start off the match.
DUDE. Look at this card. This card has the whoel package. THE ELIMINATION CHAMBER. A hardcore battle. A technical classic. A fact paced, multi superstar match. A solid big man brawl. A funny match. A solid tag match. What else could you ask for. Buy this over any regular DVD, execpt some of the Wretlemanias and Vengeances.
decent match from rvd and kane .......2007-01-05
rvd vs kane
a good street fight match that could have been improved due to the great talent from both men rvd could wrestle watchable matches when he wants to and kane can be an undertaker on rare occasions i just do not understand kane he is just as capable of a wrestler as the undertaker but never had as much decent outings as his brother i guess because he was only awarded the mainevent strap only uno time for unless than 24 hours which was in 1998 i believe that is sort of unfair if kane had the wwe belt at least two or three times as his brother i feel that he would have had just as good to great matches as him in any situation the match as i mentioned was slightly higher than average the match started to become attention grabbling toward the ending but it was too late as the match conclued too briefly i wish the match was a hair longer it might have turn out into something a little more special but i am not that dissatified as both men work well against eachother there were a good amount of brutal spots this match receives a rating of **3/4
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- Homeward Bound - The Incredible Journey
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- I Heart Huckabees
- I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
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- It Happened One Night
- It Happened to Jane
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