Maggie Fitzgerald comes from a “white trash” family that thinks nothing of her. She works doing the only thing she has ever known; waitressing. But, Maggie is a woman on a mission, a mission to become a professional boxer. She begins working out at a local gym and asks the owner, Frankie, to train her. Frankie refuses, stating that he doesn’t train girls. Maggie’s persistence eventually pays off and Frankie agrees to the task. In no time flat, Maggie goes from a nobody to a big name contender with a title fight lined up. Everything changes in a flash when Maggie is injured in the ring and can no longer box.
I remember when this movie came out back in 2004 and it was snagging a ton of awards. I couldn’t help but to think it was silly; a female boxing movie, winning all these awards… what gives?
Now, after watching this movie… wow. The boxing aspect really has little to do with the actual plot of the film. I don’t want to give everything away for those who have yet to see it, but I can easily say this is one of the saddest and most touching movies I have ever seen.
I give Million Dollar Baby 10 out of 10 stars.
