With much resistance, I opened myself to a thoroughly enjoyable rewatch:
Million Dollar Baby ** (2nd Time)
2004, Eastwood, US
When his best chance at a championship belt signs for another manager, an aging boxing coach takes on a girl for a year and a half.
A solidly made and ultimately dull boxing drama, probably with too many clichés for its own good, despite an unconventional twist which makes for a sentimental, anti-climactic finale; Eastwood directs and stars with assurance, while Swank adds bravura to an otherwise ordinary role.

Mick