Ali (2001) 7/10

Starring : Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, Jon Voigt
Director : Michael Mann
Running Time : 151 mins

Cassius Clay (Smith) finds himself pronounced the heavy weight champion of the world at a tender age, and quickly becomes and arrogant yet charismatic sports superstar. It isn't long before he turns to the Nation Of Islam, converting to become a Muslim and changing his name to Mohammed Ali, and his attitude towards conscription comes to the fore when, as a pacifist, he refuses to join the military.

Although this movie is a little over long, there are some good moments, usually revolving around the fights Ali took part in. His personality id perfectly replicated by Smith, who does a good job of immitating the sports star as he becomes increasingly ambitious in his bid to become and remain the heavy weight boxing champion of the world.

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