I can imagine that thousands or millions of viewers had their beliefs challenged and many were spurred on by this film to have discussions with friends and loved ones about this debate. Because of this, unlike most film, it has staying power. It's hard to just categorically say that taking a life in such a situation is immoral-and this moral ambiguity made the film for me.
It's an important moral and ethical question that most people avoid and films almost never address-and I am glad they created a scenario where you feel very torn. It asks the poignant questions "is assisted suicide okay?" and "do we have an innate right to die?"-especially in cases where there is no apparent quality of life. However, the up and coming boxer (Swank) is unexpectedly paralyzed in the ring-and from then on the film really is at its best and darkest. But, it's still only a boxing film-a feel-good boxing movie. Yes, it's well-acted with Hillary Swank, Morgan Freeman and Eastwood at their best. The first 2/3 of the film is a boxing film. So, when a film like this gets me crying, it's not at all a bad thing. Too often, movies have nothing to say and don't take any risks-and this film clearly takes risks and has a lot to say. This is not a criticism, but actually a complement. I am very glad I did.though I must admit it tore me up emotionally watching the movie. Most people know what the big twist is in the film, but in case you are one of the few who doesn't know what it is, I have marked this review as "contains spoiler"-just in case! This film was directed by Clint Eastwood and he also directs-and he has an incredibly great track record over the past couple decades in these capacities-such as "Unforgiven" and "Gran Torino"-so I knew I had to see this film.
MILLION DOLLAR BABY STOOL MOVIE
The SPOILER from "Million Dollar Baby" is perhaps one of the least best-kept secrets in movie history.