In 1964, a brash, new pro boxer, fresh from his Olympic gold medal victory, explodes onto the scene: Cassius Clay. Bold and outspoken, he cuts an entirely new image for African Americans in sport with his proud public self-confidence and his unapologetic belief that he is the greatest boxer of all time. Yet at the top of his game, both Ali's personal and professional lives face the ultimate test..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 157 minutes
✓ Genre: Drama
✓ Stars: Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, Jon Voight, Mario Van Peebles, Ron Silver
✓ Director: Eric Roth, Stephen E. Rivkin, Victoria Thomas, Michael Mann, Michael Mann
The Ali (2001) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Ali (2001) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Ali (2001) is staring with Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, Jon Voight, Mario Van Peebles, Ron Silver, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Eric Roth, Stephen E. Rivkin, Victoria Thomas, Michael Mann, Michael Mann juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.