[The News Bot]

Cinderella Man is a fantastic film. I love boxing and Russell Crowe still vies for my top slot with Christian Bale for the position of most intense, yet charismatic character actor, so, in essence, it really couldn’t go wrong. The film may tread a well-worn path, but its heart and soul are laid bare with the lead’s magnetic performance, some of the best fighting ever put on celluloid and the simple, unequivocal fact that this actually happened.

Universal’s Collector’s Edition is similarly awesome to behold. The wealth of extras is incredible. We may have a little too much in the way of repetition, but just look at the overall quality of the features on offer. If the novelty of the makings of and the behind-the-scenes stuff wears thin, just go back and watch the original bout again. Inspiring, gripping and an education, in itself.

A terrific movie and a superlative DVD package. At the cinema, I thought that the film won on points. Here, with this edition, I declare it a winner by knockout. Highly recommended.
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