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Ali (2001)

Ali (2001)
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Notoriously obsessive director Michael Mann and star Will Smith devoted nearly two years and over 100 million dollars from the coffers of Columbia Pictures and other financiers to creating this biography of boxing great Muhammad Ali, which focuses on the ten-year period of 1964-1974. In that time, the brash, motor-mouthed athlete quickly dominates his sport, meets and marries his first wife (Jada Pinkett-Smith), converts to Islam (changing his name from Cassius Clay), and defies the United States government by refusing to submit to military conscription for duty in Vietnam. His world heavyweight champion title thus stripped from him entirely for political reasons, the champ sets about to win back his crown, culminating in a legendary unification bout against George Foreman (Charles Shufford) in Zaire, dubbed the "Rumble in the Jungle." In his travels, Ali becomes a symbol of power to disenfranchised African-Americans everywhere and meets such luminaries as Malcolm X (Mario Van Peebles), Martin Luther King Jr. (LeVar Burton) and Maya Angelou (Martha Edgerton). Ali features an all-star supporting cast that includes Jon Voight, Giancarlo Esposito, Jamie Foxx, Nona Gaye, Michael Michele, Joe Morton, Paul Rodriguez, Ron Silver, Mykelti Williamson, and Jeffrey Wright. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

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Starring:
Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, (more)
Director(s):
Michael Mann
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Notoriously obsessive director Michael Mann and star Will Smith devoted nearly two years and over 100 million dollars from the coffers of Columbia Pictures and other financiers to creating this biography of boxing great Muhammad Ali, which focuses on the ten-year period of 1964-1974. In that time, the brash, motor-mouthed athlete quickly dominates his sport, meets and marries his first wife (Jada Pinkett-Smith), converts to Islam (changing his name from Cassius Clay), and defies the United States government by refusing to submit to military conscription for duty in Vietnam. His world heavyweight champion title thus stripped from him entirely for political reasons, the champ sets about to win back his crown, culminating in a legendary unification bout against George Foreman (Charles Shufford) in Zaire, dubbed the "Rumble in the Jungle." In his travels, Ali becomes a symbol of power to disenfranchised African-Americans everywhere and meets such luminaries as Malcolm X (Mario Van Peebles), Martin Luther King Jr. (LeVar Burton) and Maya Angelou (Martha Edgerton). Ali features an all-star supporting cast that includes Jon Voight, Giancarlo Esposito, Jamie Foxx, Nona Gaye, Michael Michele, Joe Morton, Paul Rodriguez, Ron Silver, Mykelti Williamson, and Jeffrey Wright. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
157 mins

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Director(s):
Michael Mann
Writer(s):
Eric Roth, Michael Mann, Stephen J. Rivele
Producer(s):
Paul Ardaji, Michael Mann, Lee Caplin
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Profanity, Violence, Not For Children)
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Michael J.

    I was really looking forward to watching this movie after all the good reviews it got in the media. Wow! What a disappointment. Too much political stuff and bad dialog. Will Smith did not look anything like ALi or even act like him. Not enough smiling and little or no fighting scenes. Poor film. I slept through most of the movie.

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    Angel V.

    This movie does not do justice to Muhammad Ali. It was a slow pace movie that did not dig deeper into the character of this unique man living in unique times. Will Smith looked like Muhammad Ali but was not able to carry his persona. Great dissappointment.

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    Martin w. Z.

    IMHO he's the best director out there...if he makes it I go see it..and though the movie dragged a bit. it was chock full of great performances, camera angles and a good script ..it didn't have the ummphh I thought it might but it wasn't meant to be flashy. another thing that bothered me is that it only went up to 1974? I think? anyways, will smith after about 5 minutes made u forget he's the fresh prince of bel air or mike lowery of the bad boys films ..he really sunk h is teeth into this role and did as good a job as anyone could tryin to be the king! good movie. a bit slow in parts but real drama, and some great fighting and real insight into the life of the man! m.w.z.

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