Fierce with his fists, fast on his feet and quick with a quip, boxer, Muhammad Ali became one of the sporting icons of the 20th century and he sure let us know it. In Ali, Will Smith gives us a 10-year slice of the legend's life between 1964 and 1974 under the direction of Michael Mann (The Insider). Pumped up and perfecting many of the man's mannerisms as well as his showy performances both in and out of the ring, Smith's portrayal is one with punch.
The story begins as Ali (then known as Cassius Clay) trains for his first title fight against Sonny Liston. He is considered the underdog, but he wins the fight and is crowned heavyweight champion. "I am the greatest", boasts the boxer, and the world begins to believe it.
Accepting the teachings of Islam, he discards his "slave name" and becomes Muhammad Ali. In the decade that follows, the film tracks the effects that his faith, political convictions and relationships have on his life. One of those relationships is with black......
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