One of the drawbacks to having a larger than average movie collection is that some gems aren't discovered right away. Tonight, I discovered one in Million Dollar Baby.
At first, I thought Clint Eastwood's direction in the film was not his best (a la Mystic River). At some undefinable point, though, I was hooked on the story - which became quite evident toward the emotionally gut-wrenching climax.
Overall, due to its tight direction and strong acting - but even more so based on its ability to communicate the power that friends have to change us for the better - Million Dollar Baby gets my recommendation.
Rating: 7.5/10
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