Cinderella Man ( 2005) MOVIE REACTION * FIRST TIME WATCHING* HE NEVER GAVE UP!!

Whats up Gays and Gals!? Welcome or welcome back to my channel! Today I am doing another donation reaction and this movie was an absolute blast to watch. This was requested after my reaction to warrior. I have watched a few Russell Crowe films and I must say this definitely goes to the top. You will see how much fun I had in my reaction.
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[@irrelevantandbeyond]

Still advocate for this as one of the most underrated movies of all time.

[@Johnnysega]

Absolutely!

[@bobjimonlyhughcanpreventfl342]

Yea such a good movie

[@ihavetubes]

Reporter: Bob Johnson, Boston Globe. Two days ago, we ran a story about you giving your relief money back. Can you tell our readers why? Jim Braddock: I believe we live in a great country, a country that's great enough to help a man financially when he's in trouble. But lately, I've had some good fortune, and I'm back in the black. And I just thought I should return it.

[@LynZA]

Agree!

[@steveomac385]

It has an 80% critic score and 91% audience score. How is it underrated?

[@sepulmattica7649]

He went and humiliated himself to get his family back…real father!!!!

[@KS-xk2so]

Exactly. What's is your pride compared to making sure your kids eat?

[@johnsmathers190]

I think you mint to say humbled his self.

[@johnhoward7083]

@@johnsmathers190 either way what needed to be done was done.

[@kcirtapelyk6060]

I LOVE the relationship he had with his wife. They were a true power couple. They kinda remind me of my grandparents.

[@ulfberglund97]

Amen to that!

[@neilproctor5154]

Joe Louis said that Jim Braddock was the toughest man he ever fought

[@bobbymcbay1586]

High praise coming from the Brown Bomber

[@themanwithnoname2857]

Bravest

[@mical7430]

@@themanwithnoname2857 that's an important difference

[@reconsoldier135]

Yea it says it at the end of the movie

[@anonymous19844]

The quote I heard from multiple sources was that Joe Louis said Braddock was the most COURAGEOUS (not toughest) man he ever fought. Rocky Marciano, who fought Joe Louis, was just as "tough" as Braddock. So were a few others. It was Braddock's COURAGE Joe Louis was so impressed with. Another thing, although this is based on a true story, to make the movie more dramatic and entertaining, they fictitiously villainized Max Baer. In real life, he felt terrible about the two men he killed in the ring. It may have taken his heart out of it to the extent that that was the reason why Braddock, the lesser fighter, was able to beat him when Baer didn't train the same or care as much about winning. Nonetheless, this and Raging Bull are, by far, the best boxing movies ever made - thanks to the great acting of Robert De Niro and Russell Crowe.

[@mot0rhe4d40]

That moment when he breaks his hand. Love that blinding effect. Anyone that has experienced blinding white pain, understands why they did that. A nice touch and a hell of a story

[@Heaven_is_a_frequency6263]

I grew up going to James J Braddock park in my hometown of North Bergen NJ, where Braddock lived(we lived on the same street, 79th St), glad to see you watching this one, underrated!

[@mikemarc92]

Bergen county? Oh you came from money huh? 😂😎😎

[@ricardoleonor1647]

I also grew up in Hudson County....when I was a kid I used to wonder who this guy was...and yeah we called in 80 Street Park. I was so happy when this movie was made.

[@MajesticSkywhale]

@@mikemarc92 why don't you street view that street in north begen before making assumptions, it's not like he said franklin lakes or saddle river

[@mikemarc92]

@@MajesticSkywhale why don’t you learn to comprehend. A question mark entails I was asking a question, not making an assumption.

[@JKM395]

Good catch man. I haven't thought about this movie in years.

[@auntdeen6314]

I love this movie. Max Baer wasn’t really the villain he was made out to be here, though. He felt horrible about his two opponents who died. If I remember correctly, he put the one guy’s kids through school. And fun fact, the actress who played Mike’s wife was James Braddock’s granddaughter. Her mother was little Rosie. She didn’t tell anyone until she actually got the part.

[@gawainethefirst]

Max’s son, Max Baer Junior played Jethro in the Beverly Hillbillies.

[@nickyboy22071989]

Not to mention Max Baers accountant had to take over his finances because he kept giving his winnings to charity.

[@kluneberg8952]

the movie still showed him shake hands with braddock at the end with a smile on his face. so at least theres that.

[@Hope...M]

I noticed Ron Howard's directing stayed away from showing Max with his Star of David on the trunks. That was probably a good idea since this version of Max is dramatized and exaggerated like most Hollywood films. He actually did Max's memory Justice by not showing the Star of David since the film betrayed him as being a clownish bad guy. If you watch the fight on KZbin then you will see that Max was clowning within the ring

[@hv3926]

A Ron Howard directing classic. Jim Braddock was on top of his game about to go for the heavyweight title in 1929. Then the Depression hit.

[@tamberlame27]

My absolute favourite scene from this movie is when Art Lasky punches the mouth guard out of Braddock's mouth. Lasky thinks he has Braddock. And Braddock's kids flash through his mind. He sees them at the soup line and remembers why he is actually fighting. And that the punch is nothing compared to the suffering of his children. Braddock just smiles back at Lasky. Lasky in that moment realizes that he cannot beat this man.

[@TheCardiffgirl]

What a wonderful reaction. I bought this on video to show my parents. Dad had always been a boxing fan and remembered J. Braddock. He,,d even tried to get jobs on the docks in New York and was completely angry at the scenes in the movie showing this, saying to mum "That,s just what it was like! At least I didn,t have kids at the time, like most of those poor b******ds" What an uplifting, powerful movie.

[@Hawk170122]

A good rule of thumb is that every $1 at this time was $15 today! First fight made $141,000 today

[@BolofromAvlis]

A great film, one of Russell Crowe's best for me. I also highly recomend Master and Commander, another wonderful movie that's highly underrated.

[@stonecoldku4161]

I found out later that after Braddock won the title he didn't defend it. He went on a nation wide tour, making all the money he could putting on exhibition fights and shows. It wasn't until two years later when he had really no choice, he defended the title against Joe Louis. The fight should've gone to Max Schmeling, who had knocked out Louis before Louis fought Braddock. But the boxing commission didn't want Schmeling to get the fight because he was German and with Hitler in power in Germany, they were worried that if Schmeling won the title from Braddock, the Germans would hold on to it and wouldn't let it be defended anywhere but Germany. With the commission in a bind and realizing that Braddock would probably lose to Schmeling, they were forced to give the fight to Louis. Which they also didn't want to do, because Louis was black. Knowing this Braddock's management said they would give the fight to Louis, if Louis would give Braddock 10% of Louis' earnings for the rest of Louis' career. Louis knowing this was the only way he would ever get a title shot, agreed. Louis won the title, but he didn't see himself as champion, until he beat "that man" Schmeling. He gave Schmeling a shot at the title and knocked Schmeling out in the first round, breaking Schmeling's jaw in the first place. Making Louis an American hero for the entire country. He would defend the title 24 more times and due to his popularity, Louis made a lot of money. Ten percent of which went to Braddock.

[@shawnkroll3950]

People today need to watch this movie as so many in America don't realize what true poor during the Great Depression is. It doesn't matter what race you are white, black, etc. Everyone can under this movie. A man struggling to provide for his family and realize and be humble even enough to ask his friends for help. Then the scene that made me cry..after being hit so hard and then when he sees his klds, wife, home. etc knowing he has to fight for that gives him an endurance that cannot be beat. To tell the reporter what are you fighting for and he says, "Milk". People laugh, but truly this is sad and shows the determination of man struggling to provide. His wife being caring and worrying and not leaving but standing by his side. This is true love and good character. She may not agree, but she understands her husband is trying. This is a truly inspiring true story.

[@leeannmcdermott8313]

Finally! Been waiting for someone to react to this movie!

[@brucedunkle9136]

Devin, I’ve been meaning to write this. Yours is the only reaction to this film, and your reaction is genuine; your enthusiasm and heartfelt joy for the film is evident. My father boxed while in the army in the late 1950’s. He was a fan of the sport growing up in Pittsburgh in the 1930’s. He would listen to boxing matches on the radio. My father taught me how to hit the heavy bag (which was hanging in our basement) when I was 12. We watched all the great Ali/Foreman/Frazier fights on TV. I was always glad that my father was able to watch Mike Tyson in his prime in the mid to late 80’s. My father marveled at Tyson’s combination of speed, power and defensive skills. When “Cinderella Man” came out in the theaters, I told my father about it . “Oh yeah! The Bulldog of Bergen! Braddock was tough!” Thanks for bringing back some great memories, Devin.

[@stonecoldku4161]

The old bald man in Braddock's corner is legendary boxing trainer, Angelo Dundee. The one standing next to Braddock at 29:17. He trained the likes of Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, and 14 other world champion fighters. He was special fight consultant for the movie and director Ron Howard surprised him when he put Angelo in the movie as Braddock's cut man.

[@raymondlong3024]

This was the true story of Jimmy Braddock, I loved this movie first time I saw it, still enjoy watching it about once a year. Joe Louis was extremely complimentary of Jimmy, nothing but the highest praise of him.

[@bsmith8943]

Definitely reminds you of how tough those times were. A beautiful movie. I love how he paid back the money he got help with. Humbleness is almost lost today.

[@thunderstruck5484]

My Dad grew up in the depression and would tell me nobody had anything he had to work as a ten year old to help out and neighbors would share food with each other so very tough times back then for everyone thanks Devin for watching this great movie

[@-C.S.R]

The old man that’s one of his corner men in the movie, was the actual trainer for *Muhammad Ali* *”Angelo Dundee”*

[@PsalmS-vi8zl]

Amazing movie - one of my favorites. He was a true man of integrity.

[@puneetsinghpuri5052]

Ohh this movie tugs on the heart strings everything time. Good pick dev

[@maggieshevelew7579]

It was so nice to see this reaction. This movie never got the attention it deserved. And the acting was so wonderful. Russell Crowe, as usual, was superb, as were Renee Zellweger and Paul Giamatti. I love this film. It’s so nice to see a movie that shows a love story between married people for a change. Such an inspiring story.

[@iKvetch558]

Definitely an amazing movie...one of the best boxing movies ever for sure. Great choice, Devin...spot on. 💯✌

[@Sephiroth9611]

This is one of Russell's best movies. Renee and Paul are also great. Ron Howard's direction is superb. And there's just something about a boxing movie. "Heavyweight Champion of the World"...

[@babyfry4775]

So glad you reacted to this movie. Not many reactors do and it’s such a good movie. Russell Crowe is so good and the real Jimmy Braddock was something wasn’t he?!! A true humble man who was a hero. I think of my grandparents and all they went through too and it was so rough during that time. I understood the wife too. She not only worried about her kids but her husband too. But she believed in him and loved him and they made it. Great reaction Devin.

[@fredbFU]

Jethro on The Beverly Hillbillies was Max Baer Jr. always thought that was pretty cool.

[@toddwynn3397]

And he hated the portrayal of Max Baer in this movie.

[@fredbFU]

@@toddwynn3397 all of his family did lol.

[@stonecoldku4161]

Baer's right hand was so lethal, because before he started boxing he grew up working construction. His job was to swing sledgehammers and break up concrete. So all day he would be swinging sledges over his head and striking down. His right hand was his dominate hand so he got used to throwing it down that way and with so much power.

[@trottheblackdog]

What a great movie. Paul Giamatti was awesome as his manager.

[@Xardion55]

_"THAT'S IT! THAT'S IT! NO DAYLIGHT!!!"_

[@Flypidge]

I watched this film knowing very little and was absolutely blown away by it, I looked up Jim Braddock and had a read of the real story, he seemed like a proper man, worked his arse off and paid every penny he ever loaned, he also went to war. The guy is really as legendary as the film and more.

[@geddistopholes6785]

Man, yet another great choice. Do feel this is an underrated movie that seems to have flown past a lot of people, but those who have seen it, of which you are now one, agree that it is a phenomenal and powerful and inspirational film. Glad to see you enjoyed it. You know what's coming next, persistence, persistence, persistence, my once every post recommendation for Lord of War starring Nicholas Cage. Just going to keep asking til you get to it😁! As ever, keep bringing the heat, Mr G!

[@user-de6bq1wq3h]

My favorite part in this movie is when Braddock is fighting Lasky, and after he knocks out his mouth guard on his way down to pick it up he gives Lasky that smile full of blood and then the music gets real tense like the violin. Best movie i have seen, def one of my favorites.

[@watchmanschannelofdespair]

You have a big heart Devin, that's why I respect you, you root for the good guy, no matter what skin color he may have. When we're born into this world, we don't get to choose our skin color, our looks, or how tall we'll be, but we do get to choose how to conduct and carry ourselves.

[@watchmanschannelofdespair]

Joe Louis once said that Jim Braddock was the toughest boxer he ever fought, and Braddock was already way past his prime, ironically just like Joe Louis was when Rocky Marciano beat him years later.

[@Bringmethehorizondude]

I was looking forward to your reaction to the empty apartment scene. Didn’t disappoint. A very powerful comment on the power of perception and also faith and belief.

[@ionlybowtogod9268]

This is one of the best movies I've ever seen.

[@hopeyouguess9850]

This is one of my very favorite movies. Couldn't agree with you more about how difficult it must have been for him to beg for his family. Great reaction, keep doing what you're doing.

[@jimedward3843]

Braddocks story is unbelievable when I read it in a boxing magazine almost 40 years ago... never give up and this is the reason why

[@ulfberglund97]

Great video as always mate. This movie is a mandatory watch for every father regardless of class and ethnicity. It teaches us two essential truths: That family comes first and that honest hard work pays off in the long run.

[@SEABASSTHEGREAT]

I watched this film last night again. It came to mind because I had visited my grandparents home and my nan told me that her aunt used to compete in dancing marathons (during the Great Depression) just to get food and shelter. And here i was thinking she was competing in a nice endurance type of dance completion…. I went and googled 1930s dance marathons and was *SHOOKETH* at the desperate forms of entertainment some went to… and at the same time, how humiliating it would be for the couples dancing for weeks (with little to no sleep and even passing out on the dance floor) just to get food and shelter… and hope they win the grand prize of cash payout… Good reaction review. Instant sub

[@oneandzero6251]

This movie is too underrated. I did not find many other reactions to it. I liked your reaction, you seemed to be fully immersed in it the same I was. I still have it on DVD and have watched it several times.

[@joeberger3441]

Agreed. But I don't believe there are ANY other reactions to it. Unless you know of one..

[@Scubaguy80]

This is the greatest boxing movie of all time, it's not even close in my opinion.

[@te1013]

Rocky (1976) says otherwise.

[@Scubaguy80]

@@te1013 Rocky isn't bad but it's a blathering bunch of nonsense when compared to this.

[@joeberger3441]

@@te1013 the stakes weren't NEARLY as high in Rocky. Plus, this was a true story. And the boxing scenes were far more realistic

[@jonathannelson8512]

I've been subbed for a long time, and a patreon for just as long. Man, you really make watching these films a great experience. I feel we have the same emotions in these films. You don't just criticize films as a study, but you empathize with the characters and get involved in their lives, same as i. Thanks BIG DAWG

[@michaelplummer5893]

Can’t believe your the only one on KZbin to react to this. Great reaction and movie👍🏻

[@TheMarriott61]

Love the videos. Can't get though. A few movies for ya to check out. "The jerk" with Steve Martin. And "glory". Love the military movies that you do. Keep em coming 👏👏👏👏

[@TheMarriott61]

Can't get enough*

[@bobbymcbay1586]

Hell yeah! The Jerk is hilarious.

[@matrix9452]

Great story. I respected his father character a lot when he said "I know we are struggling, but it isn't an excuse to take something that isn't ours". Movie suggestion: *Hancock (2008)*

[@SpicyTurk]

come on man he still hasnt watched american gangster

[@matrix9452]

@@SpicyTurk I know, hope he reacts to it aswell but since he is watching super hero stuff I suggested this because is one of my favorite super hero movies and is guaranteed to crack him up.

[@SpicyTurk]

@@matrix9452 he also hasnt watched django unchained. i really hope he doesnt do that superhero shit

[@matrix9452]

@@SpicyTurk He already said he gonna watch all Marvel movies. Every monday he gonna upload a new Marvel react.

[@SpicyTurk]

@@matrix9452 shit.

[@andrewwestman2407]

Devin G has a heart of gold just watching the way he reacts to all these videos. High empathy individual right there.

[@Hawk170122]

Great Depression lasted from 1929 to 1939. During this time stock value dropped by 90%. The unemployment rate was 25%. There was no Social Security, welfare, or any assistance program until Franklin Roosevelt established them. You didn’t work. You didn’t eat! Dog eat dog world! In the book, when he Hurt his hand, it was reported that he was lifting bags that were 50 to 100 pounds with just his left arm. It was helping him to strengthen his left arm which was his weakness!

[@adiosk8411]

One of my favorite movies ever... So happy you reacted to this! Keep them coming!

[@JohnLynch0]

Fun fact! Max Baer (the heavyweight champ) is the real life father of Jethro from Beverly Hill Billie's.

[@toddwynn3397]

And Jethro hated this movie because of how his father was portrayed.

[@MrRyguy2112]

Boxing during the depression. That's a rough way to earn a living, never mind picking up the work on the docks! A different time and circumstances, but let me tell you, Mayfeather thrown into a similar situation would crumble like a dry leaf. Jim was simply a different breed of man.

[@solongdentahlplaan7975]

Very late too the game, but this is one of the best reactions I have seen. As stated in other comments, Max wasn't really a villain. In fact, back in the day, they used heavier gloves. They didn't figure out how lethal they were for a while.

[@thomast8539]

Should react to HBO's John Adams with Paul Giamatti...the same guy that plays Braddock's manager here.

[@MajesticSkywhale]

"why'd you come down here" "just wanted some fresh air" *sniffs the air* "it's jersey......" is one of my favorite exchanges from this movie

[@joeberger3441]

It's absolutely criminal that this is the only reaction to this movie, on KZbin.

[@ronniemartillo]

This movie brought genuine tears to my eyes.

[@videovoidtv]

I grew up in North Bergen NJ. James J Braddock is still a hero in our town. I played in JJ Braddock park. The man is a legend in real life.

[@illuminatiCorgi]

I remember not watching this movie at the time of it's release because of it's title. But to this day it's one of my favorite 'man against the world' movies.

[@Neilxtc]

Great movie. Also, if you liked Paul Giamatti as the trainer, definitely check him out in a great mini-series *”John Adams”*. Incredible.

[@RLKmedic0315]

At the beginning of the movie Braddock has an injured (broken) right hand. He is not doing well in the ring because he will not take the needed time off to heal. Additionally, he had made a large investment into a Taxi Cab company looking to secure his winnings and provide for his family long-term. But the Cab company he invested in had problems and went out of business, so Braddock was basically broke. Which is why you see him living in such poor conditions at the beginning of the film. On the plus side, he gets a job on the docks which force him to use his left hand and arm more than he ever did before, so at the same time he is allowing his right hand to heal he is strengthening his left arm, which before had not been a particularly dangerous punching arm for Braddock. So when he finally returns to the ring his left cross and left hooks are far more damaging than the other fighters expected.

[@brucedelagarza9641]

Great movie...great reaction. Loving your channel. You're not afraid to express emotion...that's what a reaction channel is about...it's what people come to see. They want to see how you react to one of their favorite movies.

[@bugvswindshield]

great movie. It wasn't gladiator that made me a russell crowe fan, it was this movie. Keep up the great reactions!!

[@derps0n839]

28:20 that's why he kept telling the guy to replay the film. He learned how to beat him from it.

[@Triviumfan21]

Great reaction video, Devin, you kept it hyped the entire movie. This is such a great and uplifting movie, I really enjoyed it as well. Jim Braddock is just a great all-around person, crazy after all that he went and served in the military. The guy really gave it his all, much respect.

[@THEvagabond29]

To this day, i think you and two others are the only ones who have reacted to this movie. This is still an amazing movie.

[@joeberger3441]

Who are the 2 others?

[@stonecoldku4161]

They were really nervous about the score cards, because back in those days a lot of people thought that to win a championship the challenger needed to knockout the champion and often judges would give the champion the win if the fight went the distance, despite how well the challenger fought.

[@Hawk170122]

The video that he asked to look at again. He was studying his style. He would never have had that chance to see that outside of that office. He used the opportunity to study him!

[@whooligan7159]

The ring announcer in the final fight, was played by Rance Howard, Ron Howard's father. His brother Clint Howard was also in the film.

[@zackzaharko89]

Such a great movie, Russel Crowe kills it! Great reaction per usual!

[@820trader1]

This is must see for everyone!

[@bruceheckerman7343]

Bro, If you liked Russell in this, man you gonna go crazy seeing him in GLADIATOR: He goes from being Rome's greatest general to being a slave and he is in this movie, the GOAT! I hope to watch it with you man. I'd love to give a donation but I'm a disabled veteran and they don't give us squat to live on. Peace my brother.

[@J_Rossi]

This for me is every bit the equal of the original "Rocky" in terms of emotional impact. Made all the better by the fact that James J. Braddock was a real fighter. Plus, for me he's (almost) a 'local' fellow , though Bergen is north of me. He's still a Jersey 'legend'.

[@Grayfox82]

Paul Giamatti was my favorite in this movie! When he goes crazy, you feel it!

[@Santino3989]

This is one of the best reactions I've ever seen... simply authentic

[@douglassnyder214]

This is an amazing movie. The fight scenes were choreographed to follow the real fights. They are very realistic.

[@cromlaughsatyourfourwinds8333]

Thanks for reviewing this unfairly underrated and great movie. Well done good sir.

[@jaypeso4879]

"They get extra bologna tonight" Best quote ever in the history of reaction videos!

[@mojavered1273]

This is one of the greatest boxing films ever made, and one of the most underrated films ever made.

[@marctammyfaith5966]

As always man! Love the fact your ability to let your tears go when needed real man!! I cannot imagine living during the depression! My grandparents did and I got to hear some amazing stories about those times and also have researched and studied on it. This country did a lot of huge things during those times that changed it in huge ways. Hoover damn, Golden Gate Bridge, state parks, highways, etc!!! But to do what he did at the time is inspiring for even now. Thank you sir!!!

[@bobjimonlyhughcanpreventfl342]

Glad you checked this one out…excellent movie.

[@lilychris811]

My Mom grew up on a dairy farm during the Great Depression and one detail that stuck with me was the fact that the boys always got to eat first.

[@TenTonNuke]

Yes! Yeeeeeeees! I've been asking so many reactors to watch this movie!

[@daddymatty5869]

My all time favorite movie. Glad you found it!

[@Zurezule]

YES! This is one of my all time favorite movies and I loved that you felt the same emotions I did. A QUALITY movie with an amazing story. So very real, and truly inspirational!!!

[@albertmeier2425]

Thank you for the reaction, sir. Heckova movie. Heckova reactor! Got a lot of heart!

[@abouttime2569]

Best boxing movie for me

[@anonymous19844]

Devin G: This movie is a true story except for one thing: They villainized Max Baer for dramatic effect. Max Baer Jr., who played Jethro in the TV show The Beverly Hillbillies, lived only a few miles from me in South Lake Tahoe for decades. On a local radio talk show, I heard him explain that opposite of in the movie, his dad, Max Baer, felt terrible about the 2 men he killed in the ring. Also, I know from real life and a taped interview, that Max Baer was very respectful of Jim Braddock. Max humbly said Braddock was very underrated before their fight. Max Baer was not the terrible villain they made him out to be for dramatic effect in this movie. Lastly, the images were reversed as if we were watching it in a mirror (left was right). It mattered in the boxing scenes. They weren't boxing as left-handers, they were right-handed fighters. As a former boxer, it made the fight scenes uncomfortable for me to see backward.

[@quiett6191]

Great film, my favorite sports movie ever. Soo happy you reacted to this. Thanks man. Its amazing how abject poverty breeds some of the greatest boxers ever. During that era boxing was king, only baseball had a comparable audience. Fighters provided huge inspiration to people at a time where it was sorely needed. People pointed at these fighters to inspire their kids. Black people pointed at Ray Robinson and Joe Louis, Jewish immigrants pointed at Benny Leonard or Barney Ross, Mexican parents point at their proud line of ring warriors. They'd say "See him, he made it. If you work hard, you can make it to.

[@stevenguevara2184]

You gotta check "The Fighter" which is based on Irish Mickey Ward a living legend

[@erivera700]

Russel Crowe didn't win because of a little controversy. If you ask me, he should have taken it all that year. James J. Braddock was a local hero from where I grew up. He went to the Catholic school in my town. The park he used to run through was later renamed James J. Braddock Park. I don't remember if they mention it in the end credits, but both him and his manager fought in WWII. He refused to fight Max Schmeling because of his Nazi ties (though that was all BS) because Joe Gould was Jewish. This man was a national hero. As someone who grew up in poverty and on the same streets as him, this movie hits me on so many levels. I really appreciate your reaction to this. You earned another follower, sir.

[@ForgottenHonor0]

Probably my favorite boxer movie of all time! Russel Crowe is at the top of his game in this classic! My dad grew up during the Depression, so this movie hits home for me more than any other boxing film. P.S. You really should watch Danger Close: Battle of Long Tan!

[@bsmith8943]

One of my favorite movies.

[@louiscypher9558]

Well done. Bruv no one reacts to this movie. And your's hit hard like the first time someone watched Rocky

[@babyfry4775]

Oh forgot; another good boxing movie is The Fighter with Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale. It’s another true story about boxer Mickey Ward (Mark) and his brother Dicky (also a boxer) who got addicted to crack. It’s so good and Mickey ends up fighting again. Just a a good movie.

[@irishinnj72]

Interesting side note, Max Baer's son, Max Baer Jr. is a retired actor, he played Jethro on the 1962 t.v. show "The Beverly Hillbillies." He was furious about how they portrayed his Dad in Cinderella Man, making him out to be this knuckle dragging thug. He said that like Braddock, his Dad was a dedicated family man, who was just trying to put food on the table during the Great Depression. He also said of the two men who died after fighting his Dad, that the incident with the first man Frankie Campbell, who died from a detached brain stem, shook his Father badly, he visited him in the hospital before he died and even apologized to Campbell's wife for what happened and she forgave him saying that "it could just as easily be him laying there." Baer Jr. said that his Dad had terrible nightmares over the incident for the rest of his life. The second boxer who died after that "little nothing jab" in his next fight ended up not being Baer's fault since the autopsy showed that the guy, Ernie Schaaf, had been suffering from swelling of the brain from a case of both meningitis as well as the flu. To quote Max Baer Jr. "My father cried about what happened to Frankie Campbell. He had nightmares. In reality, my father was one of the kindest, gentlest men you would ever hope to meet. He treated boxing the way today's professional wrestlers do wrestling: part sport, mostly showmanship. He never deliberately hurt anyone."

[@saadesigner07]

This movie has always been in my top 10.

[@MajesticSkywhale]

"we both know the name of this game....and it sure as hell ain't pugilism"

[@immattyice7669]

How does this not have more views? Great reaction mate!

[@tourgore]

Devin, I've watched enough of your reactions to realize you're one of the best movie reactors out there. So I had to sub. Based on your comments after this great movie, especially regarding a wife's support for her husband, I have a suggestion for you that I think fits right in with what you said. It's a true story starring Russell Crowe once again, called A Beautiful Mind. It highlights the adult life of a gifted man named John Nash. I'd love to see your reaction to it. Keep up the great work!