Cinderella Man Analysis
“Cinderella Man” by director Ron Howard has a very alluring quality. The dramatic discourse in this film enraptures viewers, with every fight scene making them more tense and drawn in. Sports films often have a quality in which viewers know that the protagonist must succeed. Regardless of if viewers know the story of James J. Braddock, the cinematography and quality of emotion in this film can transport the audience into the film, rooting for the success of the protagonist.
The story focuses on light heavyweight boxer James J. Braddock, showcasing his life from the 1920’s to the 1930’s. The camera angles and scenes eloquently showcase how vastly life changed in this time period, and how he and his family were affected. Many scenes had very fitting, gorgeous soundtracks, crafting strong emotions to be felt while watching. The absence of any music, practically any sound, during the final fight …show more content…
He foregoes meals so his children can eat, and eventually swallows every ounce of pride he has by applying for welfare. When that isn’t enough and he cannot allow his children to be sent away, he asks the higher class men he would entertain with fights for money. This shows a man who would really do anything to keep his wife and children safe and with him. He’s a strong man in both a physical and emotional sense.
The setting of “Cinderella Man” is during the Great Depression of North America. This greatly affects how the film and actually life of James J. Braddock was affected. The Depression caused James and Mae to struggle to support their family, leading them to live in a shoddy apartment in New Jersey, New York. The children play with broken car parts and boxes, but they still seem content in knowing how much love their parents have for the kids.
The film showcases a theme that the most seemingly unachievable goals can become reality with extreme
The story focuses on light heavyweight boxer James J. Braddock, showcasing his life from the 1920’s to the 1930’s. The camera angles and scenes eloquently showcase how vastly life changed in this time period, and how he and his family were affected. Many scenes had very fitting, gorgeous soundtracks, crafting strong emotions to be felt while watching. The absence of any music, practically any sound, during the final fight …show more content…
He foregoes meals so his children can eat, and eventually swallows every ounce of pride he has by applying for welfare. When that isn’t enough and he cannot allow his children to be sent away, he asks the higher class men he would entertain with fights for money. This shows a man who would really do anything to keep his wife and children safe and with him. He’s a strong man in both a physical and emotional sense.
The setting of “Cinderella Man” is during the Great Depression of North America. This greatly affects how the film and actually life of James J. Braddock was affected. The Depression caused James and Mae to struggle to support their family, leading them to live in a shoddy apartment in New Jersey, New York. The children play with broken car parts and boxes, but they still seem content in knowing how much love their parents have for the kids.
The film showcases a theme that the most seemingly unachievable goals can become reality with extreme