Cinderella Man

1.  The title of the movie was Cinderella Man because you don't think that Jimmy is going to be a great boxer but he ends up becoming the best in the world, he was the underdog and really showed everyone all of his potential. Yes, I really liked the story! It was such a great message and such an amazing story. I did like James Braddock. He really tried to whatever he could do to provide for his family and for himself. James kept fighting for a new and better life for his family and never gave up. Unemployment is a big issue that a lot of families and it also was for the Braddock family. The issue isn't as major as it was back then, but it still affects tons of people. Today, more families have a better hold on money and also there are a lot of better job opportunities and more options for people. The issues today aren't as focused on unemployment, but more on human rights. Our children will face still the same ones that we are dealing with today. Equality problems( possibly), money, and social class problems I believe.

2. Yes, I would steal for my family if it meant that my family would get to eat a better meal, and if it meant that my family would stay together for a longer period of time. I would obviously feel bad about this and feel that it was wrong, but if the circumstances were that serious I would do whatever it would take to help my family survive.

3. The filmakers I think portrayed Max Baer correctly. As we talked about in class every movie needs that "villain character".  Yes it was wrong for them to make Max Baer evil and not himself but, it was the best decision for the movie. No I do not think it took anything away from  James Braddock in any way. James was the whole story and you really got his point of view fully and by adding Max into the story in that way just made the whole story come together.

4. When James went into Madison Square Garden to ask for money I think it was such a huge step for him. He showed his true character and he let all of his ego and everything go away and he really just focused on providing for his family at that moment. I found this courageous scene very admirable to his character. It showed a great deal of confidence and fearlessness. This moment portrayed him as a come back man and story. He really showed his true colors. No one had faith in him and he showed that he could be a man and start his career over and be a great dad and family man.