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Cinderella Man/Seabiscuit (DVD, 2006, Anamorphic Widescreen Taco Sleve Side by Side)
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CINDERELLA MAN: Director Ron Howard and star Russell Crowe re-team after their Oscar-winning collaboration, A BEAUTIFUL MIND, for this rousing biopic. It's the true story of boxer James J. Braddock (Russell Crowe), a heavyweight contender from New Jersey nicknamed "the Bulldog of Bergen," who lost his fame and fortune during the Great Depression only to win the hearts of the downtrodden during a spectacular comeback. Crowe is masterly as Braddock, with Renee Zellweger playing his wife and Paul Giamatti as his loyal friend and manager, Joe Gould. The sharply observed script devotes a significant amount of screen time to the domestic struggles of Braddock's family; developing character and place with a wealth of period detail, so when the comeback starts, the payoff is enormous. The matches themselves are unforgettable: raw, intense, riveting, with more than a passing stylistic nod to Martin Scorsese's groundbreaking 1980 film, RAGING BULL. Though it may sound a bit formulaic, one should remember that this is the true and "original" underdog boxer story from which all others hail, and it's riveted together with true craftsmanship. Howard has a real skill for plucking an audience's heartstrings, and the performances are first-rate. Giamatti and Crowe play off each other in a rapport perfectly suited to their roles, especially at the ring, where the former's manic intensity makes a perfect contrast to the latter's warrior grace.SEABISCUIT: Laura Hillenbrand's nonfiction bestseller comes to life with this spectacular big-screen adaptation. Set in the 1930s, SEABISCUIT weaves its story around three men who turned a seemingly untamable horse into a bona fide champion. Jeff Bridges is Charles Howard, a thriving entrepreneur who gives horse-racing a shot when his wife leaves him after the death of their son. Chris Cooper is Tom Smith, a mumbling, sensitive horse trainer who sees the untapped potential of Seabiscuit hiding under his flawed outer shell. Tobey Maguire is Red Pollard, a stubborn, oversized jockey who is determined to prove to the world that he has what it takes to be a champion. Together, these men use their individual gifts to mold Seabiscuit into a national icon, culminating in a showdown with Triple Crown winner War Admiral. But when Red breaks his leg riding another horse, Howard must call in George Woolf (played by real life jockey Gary Stevens) to keep the dream alive.In adapting Hillenbrand's celebrated book, writer-director Gary Ross condensed many of the its characters and events, yet his film retains the inspirational spirit of the source material, resulting in a crowd-pleasing, feel-good drama that will have audiences cheering.Product Identifiers
UPC0025192954221
eBay Product ID (ePID)51831232
Product Key Features
ActorRussell Crowe, Renã©E Zellweger, Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges
RatingNR
EditionAnamorphic Widescreen TACO Sleve Side by Side
Movie/TV TitleCinderella Man/Seabiscuit
DirectorRonnie Howard, Ron Howard, Ronny Howard
FormatDVD
Release Year2006
GenreDrama
Additional Product Features
Region CodeRegion 1
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Display FormatAnamorphic Widescreen TACO Sleve Side by Side
Leading RoleRussell Crowe, Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, Renée Zellweger
Release Date20060425
Film CountryUSA
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