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DVD : Joe and MaxIn association with Amazon.comstarring: Leonard Roberts, Til Schweiger, Peta Wilson, Richard Roundtree, John Toles-Bey directed by: Steve James (II)  List Price: $24.95 Price: $1.99 You Save: $22.96 (92%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Binding: DVD EAN: 9781404908604 Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC ISBN: 1404908609 Label: Sony Pictures Manufacturer: Sony Pictures Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Sony Pictures Region Code: 99 Release Date: January 14, 2003 Running Time: 113 minutes Studio: Sony Pictures Theatrical Release Date: March 03, 2002 Sales Rank: 48643 Related Items: Editorial Review: Amazon.com: As with his epic documentary Hoop Dreams, Steve James's dramatized biopic transcends sports to tell the inspiring true story of the surprising friendship that developed between boxers Joe Louis (Leonard Roberts) and Max Schmeling (Til Schweiger). When these two opponents met in the ring for their epic heavyweight championship bouts in the 1930s, they carried their respective worlds on their shoulders. Louis not only represented the hopes and dreams of the black community, but also "the flag of America and democracy." Nazi Germany's propaganda machine hyped Schmeling as the embodiment of "the master race," although Schmeling, whose story carries more dramatic punch, disassociated himself from Hitler. "I'm not a Nazi," he proclaimed. "I'm just a fighter." Joe and Max takes some hits with its often ham-handed script, but it's got great performances in its corner that should make it a contender for audiences beyond fight fans. --Donald Liebenson Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Fascinating story, the movie......not so muchThe true story behind this film set in the 1930's is truly interesting. Joe Louis and Max Schmeling were from two different worlds. One was an American "Negro" who was determined to overcome racial discrimination and become the heavyweight champion. The other was a German fighter with a Jewish manager who was a hero of the Third Reich. With World War 2 looming in the near future, these two superstars battled twice in the ring-each winning once-while their respective countries held them up as national ... Read More Rating: - Could have been a lot better.I don't know why Hollywood continually portrays men as tongue-tied inepts, but it is way beyond reality. Max Schmelling was a real neat person who left this world a little better than he found it. I am encouraged by Schmelling's willingness to do the right thing in the midst of WW II oppression. I did not appreciate the foul language in this movie. This is another way that Hollywood damages people by permeating their "product" with swearing. It ruins an otherwise decent ... Read More Rating:  - Peta Wilson was outstanding!!!Peta Wilson who played Annie Ondra, the wife of Max Shmeling stole the entire movie!!! She was gorgeous, classy, and raw in her thespian talents. This is an excellent movie if you like period films and suuperb acting. Rating: - Awesome boxig movie!Boxing fans MUST see this movie. Awesome flick about the drama surrounding two worlds in the 1930's. America vs. Nazi Germany in the boxing world and the drama it caused two great fighters. This film should be seen by all school age children to enlighten them about how pressure and political influence affects the professional sports world. I thorougly enjoyed this movie and highly recommend it! Browse for similar items by category:
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