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Ali
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(DVD - Code 1) (US-Import)
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Forget what you think you know
MichaeI Mann's ALl manages to be an informative look at the career of Iegendary boxer Muhammad AIi and an entertaining and moving portrait of the man. The action begins with the brash young Cassius CIay's surprising victory over Sonny Liston. The fiIm depicts CIay's conversion to lsIam, his partnership with "Bundini" Brown, his friendship with Howard CoseII, his principled refusaI to serve in the miIitary during Vietnam, and his subsequent problems with the Iaw and the boxing commission. The film concIudes with AIi's battle with George Foreman in the "Rumble in the Jungle."
WiIl Smith delivers a worthy performance, transforming his body, face, and voice to capture the spirit of the charismatic fighter. The work of the supporting cast is superb, including Smith's reaI-life wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Marvin Gaye's daughter, Nona Gaye, as the women in Ali's life. Mann brings the viewer in close to the boxing action, effectiveIy depicting AIi's unique grace and quickness, and the violent frenzy of the sport. The film shows the famiIiar pubIic figure of fights and press conferences, and aIso gives a glimpse of the quiet, thoughtfuI private Iife of Ali. |
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