Our Dad's Day Movie of Choice

It's a little late in the day to recommend a Father's Day flick, but we went to an early showing of Cinderella Man and all of us loved it. I didn't really have much desire to see it; maybe it was the title, but I hadn't heard much about it. I had totally forgotten that it was a Ron Howard movie with Russell Crowe and Renee Zellweger in it.

After seeing it, I can't think of a better movie to see, on this, of all days. It wasn't just a boxing movie, it was a strong family values movie without being patronizing or goody two shoes. James Braddock (whom Crowe portrayed), epitomized love of country, love of family and the literal hunger to do whatever he had to do for the very survival of family and even community. He was not only the heroic hope for his family, but the iconic hope of the struggling community (and nation) as well. It's a feel good movie. One that makes you want to do better and be better for your family, community and country.

I hope those aren't the reasons it hasn't done well. If you haven't yet seen it, by all means do see it. Two thumbs up with me, my bride and college age kids...that would be eight thumbs, actually.