 "Interesting documentary!" | 2009-09-25 |
| - Reviewed By User: AJLYAY1G5Z8GE |
This documentary covers the boxing event of Ali Vs. Foreman. This even was huge because it is between two of the best boxing fighters in the world at that time. Mohammed Ali was the experienced one, however Foreman was the younger and faster one. Many people expected Foreman to win this fight.
Even though this documentary is focused on one event in Ali's lifetime, however it explains to you why Ali is such a legend.
It will teach you a lot on Ali's character and personal values, which contributed a lot to his legacy. |
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 "Awesome documentary - wonderful perspective of Ali's personality." | 2009-09-03 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3I8EPLXQX31FR |
| This video documentary was incredible. To be able to watch Ali during an impressive beginning to his career was enlightening. We later watched the Ali movie with Will Smith -- and there is nothing better than seeing Ali living it out.I am not a boxing fan, but this is about life during changing times, and as a child of those times, even I learned new things. |
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 "This left me for interested in George Forman than Ali" | 2009-08-08 |
| - Reviewed By lisawalker0069 |
I liked this if nothing else to see Ali, Foreman, James Brown, Don King and every black celebrity who was anybody young. I know the back story on this and there was so much material that the filmmaker was afraid to cut anything so just kept everything for nearly 30 years. I would have liked to see the entire fight but I really enjoyed it and have shown it to several people.
I was actually more interested in George Foreman after this and would like to see another documentary focusing more on him. I had the good fortune to meet Mr. Foreman in Houston a few years ago and he was very charming and articulate. It's nice to NOT be disappointed in a celebrity athlete for once. |
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| "One of the greatest documentaries ever made." | 2009-04-13 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2B40GY83NI7NX |
| This is truely one of the best movies I've ever seen. If you were lucky enough to grow up in the seventies and witness this amazing event, I was [..] at the time, you will not be dissappointed. In my opinion Ali vs Foreman is a David and Goliath story. Ali was expected to get destroyed by Foreman but cut him down with character and sheer will. It doesn't get any better than this! |
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| "Muhammad Ali: The GREATEST of legends!" | 2009-02-24 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2X0OENSBH1MLW |
I keep a list of my "50 Favorite Movies" and I have included this documentary as one of them because Muhammad Ali is my idol. Also, it works out well that the subject of this film is my favorite fight of Ali's, when he fought George Foreman in 1974.
Before he was the "Foreman Grill" person, Geroge Foreman was a world class fighter. Wouldn't it be FUNNY if Foreman was remembered for his grilling machine rather than his AMAZING boxing career?
In 1994 he knocked out Michael Moorer to become world champion again! I remember how exciting that accomplishment was. Muhammad Ali is repected the world over as well he should. Ali hasn't let his debilitating disease stop him from his humanatarian work that he does. What an inspiration he is to us all.
This "Rumble in the Jungle" fight I would argue was Ali's GREATEST fight. Here is why. Ali wasn't given a chance by ANYBODY. The experts thought Foreman was literally going to kill Ali. Muhammad Ali defied all the odds (and the so-called experts) by knocking out Foreman in the 8th round, while at the same time inventing the "Rope-A-Dope". This is what a LEGEND does.
This documentary is PROOF what a LEGEND Ali was and is. Perhaps the GREATEST legend of them all. |
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| "greatest documentary about greatest sports figure of our time" | 2008-07-13 |
| - Reviewed By ckopf6 |
in this viewer's eyes, ali is the greatest sports figure of our time. as i watched this powerful documentary, other sports heroes of mine -- michael jordan, lance armstrong -- faded away in comparison to the athletic skill, courage, wisdom, presence and sheer humanity of ali. focused on ali's fight against foreman in zaire, this documentary is about that and much more. it captures ali at his peak. the humor. the intelligence. the courage. the honesty about race in america. the willingness to stand up for his beliefs at great cost. the phenomenal, unmatched boxing skill. this movie makes clear that ali transcended his sport to become an icon and leader across the globe.
this is one to watch for inspiration, for entertainment, to remember and enjoy, and to show your kids. |
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