Suprised this was not the movie that made Will Smith's career

Yes, I agree with vague. I liked it and now I want to learn more about Ali. I was intrigued by different parts of his life.

I really didn't care for how this film was done. It was overly long and drawn out. The political aspects were numerous, but only somewhat interesting. I didn't like the use of music in this movie; there were 4 or 5 long montage shots and cuts with... (read more) I really didn't care for how this film was done. It was overly long and drawn out. The political aspects were numerous, but only somewhat interesting. I didn't like the use of music in this movie; there were 4 or 5 long montage shots and cuts with music playing in the background that I couldn't wait to end. At times, it even drowned out the dialogue. In a sports movie, it's usually important for the actual sports scenes to be gripping, but even though the ones in this movie seemed fairly realistic, they weren't that great. The closeup in-ring shaky cam was useless.

I wanted to like this so much more than I did, but it just wasn't that good.

Tells a wonderful story, with venomous style, and is stuffed with great performances along the way. Michael Mann approaches the material with real eye for detail too, and allows room for the viewer to feel and interpret events, rather than hitting yo... (read more) Tells a wonderful story, with venomous style, and is stuffed with great performances along the way. Michael Mann approaches the material with real eye for detail too, and allows room for the viewer to feel and interpret events, rather than hitting you over the head with them.

great movie, just too short

Smith was really on top of his game here, but the movie itself was not what I call exciting or gripping

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