One of the best movies I have ever seen,underdog story ,like the Rocky series,only this one is based on the life of Jim Braddock,a real life boxer during the Great depression era.Russel Crowe was made for the part,and even resembles Jim Braddock.The fight scenes were accurate,as I was able to find the original footage on youtube.The man playing Max baer,also a dead ringer.Excellent movie.Worth the money.I did a little research,and discovered that the woman who plays Mike Wilsons wife,is actually Jim Braddock's granddaughter.I also discovered that Joe Gould died rather young of leukemia,at age 50.I have watched this movie over and over,and I never get bored of it,it feels like I'm back in time,like I'm actualy at the historic fight between Braddock and Baer.Jim Braddock is an inspiration to all men,and I would have loved to have met him,but he passed in 1974,peacefully in his sleep.My hat is off to James "Jay" Braddock,and everyone who worked on this magnificent movie.