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Brad Russ · 01-23-2006, 06:50 AM

Favorites:
1. Rocky
2. Cinderella Man
3. Rocky 5
4. When We Were Kings
5. Million Dollar Baby
6. Rocky 3
7. Against The Ropes

Least Favorites:
1. The Champion
2. Rocky 2
3. Rocky 4

Brad Russ · 01-23-2006, 06:58 AM

For anyone who has seen the Champion, you know why this is my least favorite boxing film. It starred the Christian singer Carman, and was an absolute embarrassment to boxing movies. Not only was it the worst boxing movie Iv'e ever seen, but it was one of the worst movies Iv'e ever seen period. The acting was horrible, the storyline was absurd, and the idea of Carman being a world Champion boxer, was a joke. I did enjoy some of the movies music, as corny as it was, but that's the only somewhat positive thing I have to say about this film. If you're looking for a good comedy that's full of laughs, I highly recommend this film, but if you're looking for a serious and exciting drama about boxing, then you should stay far far away from this piece of crap!!

gilligan fanatic · 01-23-2006, 11:54 AM

Requiem for a Heavy Weight is my all time favorite but Rocky is good too.

Brian Damage · 01-23-2006, 11:57 AM

Million Dollar Baby was excellent

lockdown06 · 01-23-2006, 05:42 PM

My favorites are Rocky and Undisputed.

Ali was the worst by far.

stella · 01-23-2006, 05:59 PM

In the poll selections, I'm surprised you didn't have The Champ with Jon Voight.

Dumballa · 01-23-2006, 07:29 PM

I voted for White Hope because that was just stellar, and really about Jack Johnson. But Rocky is hard ta go against in any catagory. Talk about lightning in a bottle.

Dean Winchester · 01-23-2006, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Conservative4Life

If you're looking for a good comedy that's full of laughs, I highly recommend this film, but if you're looking for a serious and exciting drama about boxing, then you should stay far far away from this piece of crap!!

as somebody who is demented enough to find enjoyment out of really crappy "bad movies" like Manos The Hands Of Fate (I wanna go as Torgo for Halloween), Shanghai Surprise and Pinata: Survival Island, would you recommend it or is it just really lame, and not necessarily campy?

TJL · 01-23-2006, 08:00 PM

The Best? Rocky 1.

The worst?

Lexx82 · 01-23-2006, 08:41 PM

Rocky
Raging bull
Rocky 4

those are my top 3 fav's

Brad Russ · 01-24-2006, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by HUNG UP!

as somebody who is demented enough to find enjoyment out of really crappy "bad movies" like Manos The Hands Of Fate (I wanna go as Torgo for Halloween), Shanghai Surprise and Pinata: Survival Island, would you recommend it or is it just really lame, and not necessarily campy?

I just thought it was hilarious. I was laughing from the gut pretty much all the way through. For the most part I don't recommend it for anyone, but there might be a few people who will find the horribly delivered lines, ridiculous story, and corny music amusing. This movie is a good example of how bad some Christian films can be, if you can even call it that since it didn't have much of a message to it. Fortunately Christian films seem to be getting better though. But anyway, yeah, it's so lame that it's funny, and a few people might get a kick out of it.

Brad Russ · 01-24-2006, 02:29 AM

For anyone who hasn't yet seen Cinderella Man, you really should. It definitely has the best fighting scenes that Iv'e seen in any boxing movie. A few more viewings, and I may just end up liking this film more than Rocky, it was truly that good!!

Lexx82 · 01-24-2006, 02:35 AM

i really wanna see million dollar baby and cinderella man...so which is better between the 2?

Mr. Television · 01-24-2006, 02:48 AM

Million Dollar Baby was real good but I'll still go for Rocky.

Brad Russ · 01-24-2006, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lexx82

i really wanna see million dollar baby and cinderella man...so which is better between the 2?

I thought Cinderella Man was better. They were both great, but Cinderella Man was based on a true story, and was more inspiring, while Million Dollar Baby was really good, but far more depressing. You honestly can't go wrong with either one. You should definitely check them out as soon as you can.

Million Dollar Baby trailer:
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mill...y/trailers.php

Cinderella Man trailer:
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/cind...n/trailers.php

View Poll Results: Your favorite boxing movie?
Rocky	6	46.15%
Rocky 2	0	0%
Rocky 3	0	0%
Rocky 4	0	0%
Rocky 5	0	0%
Million Dollar Baby	4	30.77%
The Great White Hope	1	7.69%
Raging Bull	1	7.69%
Cinderella Man	0	0%
On The Ropes	0	0%
When We Were Kings	0	0%
On The Ropes	0	0%
The Boxer	0	0%
Ali	1	7.69%
Diggstown	0	0%
Other	0	0%
Voters: 13. You may not vote on this poll

01-23-2006, 06:50 AM	#1
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	Best and worst boxing movies? Favorites: 1. Rocky 2. Cinderella Man 3. Rocky 5 4. When We Were Kings 5. Million Dollar Baby 6. Rocky 3 7. Against The Ropes Least Favorites: 1. The Champion 2. Rocky 2 3. Rocky 4
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01-23-2006, 11:54 AM	#3
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01-23-2006, 11:57 AM	#4
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Million Dollar Baby was excellent
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01-23-2006, 05:42 PM	#5
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01-23-2006, 06:58 AM	#2
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	For anyone who has seen the Champion, you know why this is my least favorite boxing film. It starred the Christian singer Carman, and was an absolute embarrassment to boxing movies. Not only was it the worst boxing movie Iv'e ever seen, but it was one of the worst movies Iv'e ever seen period. The acting was horrible, the storyline was absurd, and the idea of Carman being a world Champion boxer, was a joke. I did enjoy some of the movies music, as corny as it was, but that's the only somewhat positive thing I have to say about this film. If you're looking for a good comedy that's full of laughs, I highly recommend this film, but if you're looking for a serious and exciting drama about boxing, then you should stay far far away from this piece of crap!!

01-23-2006, 05:59 PM	#6
stella Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 24, 2003 Posts: 392	In the poll selections, I'm surprised you didn't have The Champ with Jon Voight.

01-23-2006, 07:29 PM	#7
Dumballa Sight beyond sight. Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 05, 2005 Location: Lighthouse Point Posts: 6,384	I voted for White Hope because that was just stellar, and really about Jack Johnson. But Rocky is hard ta go against in any catagory. Talk about lightning in a bottle.

01-23-2006, 08:00 PM	#9
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01-23-2006, 08:41 PM	#10
Lexx82 The Honeymooners #1 Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 23, 2006 Location: Jerz Posts: 262	Rocky Raging bull Rocky 4 those are my top 3 fav's
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01-24-2006, 02:29 AM	#12
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	For anyone who hasn't yet seen Cinderella Man, you really should. It definitely has the best fighting scenes that Iv'e seen in any boxing movie. A few more viewings, and I may just end up liking this film more than Rocky, it was truly that good!!

01-24-2006, 02:35 AM	#13
Lexx82 The Honeymooners #1 Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 23, 2006 Location: Jerz Posts: 262	i really wanna see million dollar baby and cinderella man...so which is better between the 2?

01-24-2006, 02:48 AM	#14
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