Cinderella Man

I know, I know I am way behind the times here, but when you have two little people that live in your house it is very hard get out and see movies. Recently on a flight from Atlanta to LA, I had the privilege to see the movie Cinderella Man. What an amazing movie on a variety to levels. Let me make some random comments:

1. Paul Giamatti, (supporting actor, played the trainer) was unreal. Definitely Oscar worthy.
2. I have to admit that I was expecting to see just another version of Rocky, so I was a bit skeptical, but after about 5 minutes into the movie I knew that I was very mistaken
3. What an amazing display of Biblical roles in the family. The man goes out and fights for his family at all costs and his wife lovingly supports him even thought it very scary at times. What kind of a man break his hand in a boxing match and then goes out and gets a job on the docks just so he can hold his family together? I hope I could be this kind of a man for my family
4. This movie made me have a greater respect for my former generations. I believe that my generation (Busters) has a lot to learn from those who have gone before us. Our great grandparents and grandparents lived though times that are virtually unintelligible for us younger people who have been blessed so much. What a reason to say thanks to them and remember that those who fought through the hard times have shaped who we are today.
5. Since when did Russell Crowe become the manliest man alive? Gladiator, Master and Commander and now The Cinderella Man? Geez…
6. As a parent this movie touched me at such a deep level. I found myself weeping at multiple times when Jim was pushed up against the ropes of life and came close to losing his family, but over came all obstacles to see that this did not happen or at least did not happen for very long. I think these sorts of themes touch us very deeply because God has wired us up as men to desire at some level at least to be this sort of man for our family.

Granted, this is a movie, but Jim Braddock was a real person and his story is worthy of viewing whether it has been altered to push our emotional buttons or not. I would highly recommend the viewing of this movie for it is cause for great reflection about family and life. Please let me know your thoughts.