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''[[Cinderella Man]]'' was a hit with critics (one of the best-reviewed films of that year), but not at the box office (one of the least attended of that year). There are several theories as to why. When it was released, it [[Dueling Movies|was up against]] another [[Million Dollar Baby|boxing movie]] that had already garnered much box office success earlier in the year. It was also released in the summer, which critics largely agreed was not the right time for an emotional and evocative [[Oscar Bait]] film like this. Some theories also cite the negative portrayal of Max Baer. The filmmakers took a rather unusual step to boost ticket sales, by offering to refund the ticket cost of anyone who was dissatisfied with the film.
It has made its way to cable, and although it may not be as well-known as some of Howard's [[Apollo 13|other]] [[Frost
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* [[Based on a True Story]]: Braddock's story is rendered pretty accurately in the film. The main departure from fact is the portrayal of Max Baer, who was a likeable, well-regarded fellow in [[Real Life]]. The real Baer killed only one man in the ring and was deeply troubled by it.
* [[California Doubling]] - Toronto doubles for New York
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* [[The Determinator]] - Jim, especially in the last fight of the movie.
* [[Even Evil Has Standards]] - Subverted; Baer initially appears to be uncomfortable about potentially leaving Braddock's family without a father, and offers to go easy on him if he doesn't put up too much of a fight. After Braddock turns that offer down though, it soon becomes obvious that in reality Baer has absolutely no problem with killing him, and that his offer to go easy was more than likely a psychological tactic.
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