Will Smith stars as Muhammed Ali; master of boxing, back in the day! He stars in a biopic thriller, with hints of humour, Ali style.
Doing justice to a celebrity as dynamic and complex as Muhammed Ali required guts and ambition. Step forward Michael Mann (Director) This film wouldnt be just a simple concentration on Muhammed's sporting career. It looks beond the obvious story of battling heavy weight champion of the world! No, Mann will show Ali as an icon, a sporting hero if you will.
It took Will 5 offers to play Ali, he refused all of them, as he said he was not good enough. Until this year, he took on the role. He gained a lot of muscle weight and studied Ali for a long time. Will smith delivers a performance filled with passion and humour, while Michael Mann proves once more that when it comes to visuals he has a painters eye. Could go the distance come Oscar time. |
