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Listening Log--A Must-See Movie "Cinderella Man" (2005)

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Cinderella Man
October 15,2005, 7:00-9:00p.m. Warner Village Cinema

Cast and Crew

Notes:

• Boxing-the story of an amateur boxing athlete " cinderella man", James J Braddock
• the Great Depression, this story took place in the middle of Depression-Era,1930-1940
• Championship
• Financial problem
• Family responsibilities
• Hardship, integrity,never-give up
• Hope, a second chance, opportunities, devotion, courage, destiny

Summary:

This movie based on a true story.During the Great Depression, a common-man hero, James J. Braddock--a.k.a. the Cinderella Man--was to become one of the most surprising sports legends in history. By the early 1930s, the impoverished ex-prizefighter was seemingly as broken-down, beaten-up and out-of-luck as much of the rest of the American populace who had hit rock bottom. His career appeared to be finished, he was unable to pay the bills, the only thing that mattered to him--his family--was in danger, and he was even forced to go on Public Relief. But deep inside, Jim Braddock never relinquished his determination. Driven by love, honor and an incredible dose of grit, he willed an impossible dream to come true. In a last-chance bid to help his family, Braddock returned to the ring. No one thought he had a shot. However Braddock, fueled by something beyond mere competition, kept winning. Suddenly, the ordinary working man became the mythic athlete. Carrying the hopes and dreams of the disenfranchised on his shoulders, Braddock rocketed through the ranks, until this underdog chose to do the unthinkable: take on the heavyweight champ of the world, the unstoppable Max Baer, renowned for having killed two men in the ring.

Personal Reaction:

My first impression to this movie is "sounds kind of girly movie" when I heard of its english title. I have no idea who Jim Braddock is until I saw this movie. It's really inspiring ,touching and meaningful that I even bursted into tears in the theater.^_^""

This man raised a nation's spirit, and gave us the strength to keep on fighting, He manages to salute middle class American values when the country is on its knee. He is grateful for opportunities and has a supportive wife and three lovable troublemaking kids. Finally he become an unrivaled champion in the boxing ring and inspire entire nation to carry on in a time of unrelenting hardships.

Today in Taiwan, we are kind of facing our "Great Depression"--the sagging economy, the "verbal battling" politicians who care only about their own/their party's benefits, the terrible fundamental education system, riddled with corruption....etc. We feel like this type of person to show up and lead us to raise our nation's spirit. Everyday, we rushed, we work hard, Aren't we just fight for something?? This time do we know what we're fighting for??

My Favorite dialogue in this script:

Jim Braddock: "You know,you could come and watch."

Mae Braddock:"No. You get hit...everytime, it feels like I'm getting hit, too."

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Jim Braddock:" And, this time around, I know what I 'm fighting for"

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Jim Braddock:"I guess I'm grateful for the opportunity." "I know that these days not everybody gets a second chance." "You know, I have a lot to be grateful for." " You know, I have three beautiful , healthy, troublemaking kids." "You know, I havethe prettiest wife a man could wish for..."

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Jim Braddock:" I have to believe when things are bad, you can change them"

posted by Jacob Chen @ 12:18 AM