In the story “Million Dollar Baby”, the actors embody pure fatalism in the actions of the heroes with the hands of their directors. Remain in beggarly work or get into the ring? Slowly "fade" from old age or invest in a new pupil? Each of the heroes proceeds from the principle - it will not be worse.
Play fatalism
A completely naughty waitress at her 31st will no longer rise higher in her career. She has no chance of getting promoted or getting married successfully, a girl with an ordinary appearance can hardly count on at least her personal life. On lonely evenings, the heroine goes to the gym to beat a punching bag.
Clint Eastwood's hero, the old trainer, brought up several worthy fighters. But now he is losing a promising boxer and realizes that no one else needs his skill. His main concern now remains collecting money for attending training sessions with students in the gym. Even his own daughter refuses him.
The former boxer, already an elderly man, escapes from unemployment as a cleaner - from previous battles and victories only memory remains. The tragic film "Baby in a Million" collects a tangible amount of rave reviews and awards.
All three are united by a common quality in character and in fate - they have nothing to lose:
- a trainer named Frankie Dunne was played by Clint Eastwood;
- janitor Eddie Dupree is played by Morgan Freeman ;
- Hilary Swank starring millionaire girl Maggie Fitzgerald.
For the picture "Million Dollar Baby", actors of this level were obviously the key to success.
Strong role
The waitress discovers a passion for boxing and decides to enter the ring against serious rivals. Maggie hears a confident refusal from the coach to requests to cook her.
The reason is simple, in a conservative understanding of sports, Frank does not perceive
women's boxing. He simply does not train girls.
But for Maggie, it’s not enough to hear the refusal once - she continues to beg. As a result, she nevertheless becomes Frankie Dahn’s pupil and will soon go into the pro ring against the most powerful rivals.
The girl bribes unyielding Frank with her perseverance in training for exhaustion. And the hero of Clint Eastwood begins to believe in the success of the "one million" girl. Fees from the first major victories open Maggie Fitzgerald the entrance to a decent, beautiful life. At lunch in an expensive restaurant, she forgets the old times of a waitress with someone who had an unfinished steak for dinner.
Her ticket to life is a mortal blow from the right hand and a knockout in one of the early rounds. Rivals of a new star in the world of boxing do not stand on their feet for a long time. Fists are all she has.
Clint and Hilary - star cast
Hilary Swank, an actress born in 1974, after a series of episodic roles, receives fame for two of her works - in the cult children's film "Karate Kid 4" and in the legendary series "Beverly Hills." From this moment, the girl in her career is counting on the support of fans in the youth environment.
The actress receives expert recognition from critics and cinematographers a little later, after the role of a transsexual girl in the story “Guys Don't Cry,” filmed on a real basis. The prototype of her heroine then also represented a tragic personality.
The second leading actor, an actor named Clint Eastwood, at the time of the premiere, was already 74 years old - 1930 year of birth. This man has long remained a living legend in world cinema. It is also worth noting that Clint is also the author and director in this project.
With the participation in the film "Million Dollar Baby", the actors did not pursue fame - both Hilary and Clint were already at the peak of their careers by that time.
The best of monologues
In addition to acting in the film "Million Dollar Baby," Clint Eastwood also made a director. The idea and plot belong entirely to him.
Happy And in the picture will never come, the main character gets injured in the ring and can no longer walk or even move at all - complete paralysis. She can only control a wheelchair and breathe through a breathing tube. A fighter by nature, she will not allow herself to remain a miserable disabled woman. At this point in the end of the film is probably one of the most powerful monologues in the history of cinema.
The girl convinces her mentor to help her pass away, and Frankie agrees to fulfill her desire. With this ending of the film "Million Dollar Baby", the actors will largely determine the reaction of critics with an abundance of enthusiastic reviews.