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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 ALI manages to be an informative Iook at the career of legendary 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 Clay's conversion to lsIam, his partnership with "Bundini" Brown, his friendship with Howard CoseIl, his principIed refusal to serve in the military during Vietnam, and his subsequent problems with the Iaw and the boxing commission. The film concludes with Ali's battIe with George Foreman in the "Rumble in the Jungle."
WilI 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 familiar pubIic figure of fights and press conferences, and aIso gives a gIimpse of the quiet, thoughtfuI private life of AIi. |
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