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Summary: David and Goliath
Review: The truly amazing behind the scene story of the "Rumble-in-the-Jungle". I learned so much about that classic fight, the great Ali and the giant of a man, George "I didn't smile then" Forman. What a fight!
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Summary: "No Fear" is a Lie; Ali is the Real Thing
Review: How this splendid documentary fascinates! I think of the "No Fear" slogans plastered here and there, and how this film tells us that, even among the best of us, fear is the TRUTH. Ali had good reason to fear Foreman, a big and strong fighter who hit harder than anyone known. Despite his antics and his loud assertions that there is "Nothing to be scared of," the movie gives us priceless zoom-ins to Ali's face... his eyes... and the essence of his fears. But "When We Were Kings" goes on to explore how Ali kept himself focused on the challenge, acting bravely in spite of it all. We can see the brilliant "psychological warfare" that Ali waged, and how he used ingenious ploys to rise above fears that would unravel ordinary mortals. Beyond depicting a splendid account of how one man faced his fears, and triumphed in the end, this film also captures the "feel" of emerging African pride in the 1970s. (A scene where Ali describes differences between African American blues music and music typical of white tastes is just hilarious). Also, it does give Foreman his due -- he went into a deep depression after the fight but worked himself out of it, reinvented himself, and emerged later as a different kind of champion. Yes, it is not surprising that a film like this would be popular with the "motivational" circuit. Watch it when you feel the need to give yourself a good jolt out of your own fearful inaction in confronting what you need to do.
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Summary: I learned so much. . .
Review: from this movie. The fight took place before cable TV and allthe other ways we the public get ripped off. I'm glad this film wasmade
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Summary: I learned so much. . .
Review: from this movie. The fight took place before cable TV and all the other ways we the public get ripped off. I'm glad this film was made
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Summary: Outstanding and Inspiring
Review: Through brilliant editing and insightful story telling by George Plimpton and Norman Mailer, the story paints Ali as a true modern day hero in the classical definition. After viewing the film I place Ali with the likes of David (of David and Goliath fame), King Arthur, Luke Skywalker, and all from Rocky Balboa to the Native American boy who leaves the village and sets out into the dark forest alone. Watch this when you need inspiration facing a near no-win situation.
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Summary: A testament to the greatest man of the Millennium
Review: more than just a man, more than just a boxer, Muhammad Ali was a gift to the world. And this documentary is a fitting tribute to the man we all know as the greatest. So few docs have the staying power to be viewed again and again, but this...... You know what is going to happen, you know he wins, you know he is reveared as a god, but still you are gripped to the edge of your seat, not wanting to leave the screen for a second, affriad to blink as you are watching one of the 20th century's most defining moments. Whether you are black, white, catholic, muslim or whatever this is a tomb to an event that changed all our lives. If the unthinkable had happened and Ali had lost, just think how much worse off we would all be for having been denied the right to witness the Greatest at his Greatest.
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Summary: Excellent video
Review: This is a highly entertaining and interesting video
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Summary: tour de force
Review: exciting and up-lifting to the up-most.this film captures the man muhammad ali in all his greatness.very important piece of history to have.
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Summary: Uplifting and totally brilliant
Review: This documentary is one of the most inspiring things I have ever experienced. I first saw it in the cinema, and I was completely astounded. You see the build-up and highlights of Ali's taking on a seemingly invincible boxing champion, George Foreman, in Zaire. Ali wants to win in Africa to uplift the nation, and help them remember their heritage. You develop a tremendous awe for Ali's courage and an admiration for his faith in himself and in God even when faced with monumental adversity. Seeing it, as I did, having no prior knowledge of Ali or the fight, the impact of such a remarkable person in his finest hour of fighting skill, strategy and bravery was incredible, and the course of the fight so fascinating. This is a wonderful story of modern-day nobility and heroism, and is very cleverly worked together as a documentary by director Leon Gast. Do not miss this under any circumstances!
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Summary: Awesome!!!!!
Review: Words don't do it justice, you gotta see it. Norman Mailer and Spike Lee and others provide commentary, Ali is a born movie star, and the whole thing is just unbelievable. Precious footage of a more dark and intimidating George Foreman before he became the smiling Meineke muffler man and Lean Mean Grilling Machine maven, not to mention Reverend. See this movie!
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