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I didn't view this film until today because I simply wasn't interested in women in boxing; however, I wish I'd seen it years ago! Hillary Swank can never make another film and this one would be her crowning glory. It takes you on a wild ride of emotions from the beginning and Clint Eastwood's curmudgeon self is part of it all. Naturally, the "voice of God" in Morgan Freeman is there to explain it all and give some meaning to what each of the characters fell. By now, everyone knows the ending but I still won't spoil it for late-comers to the film like myself. I do believe much has been made about it and it's unnecessary. Yes, you will be torn about what is morally right but you can certainly understand how Eastwood's and Swank's characters feel! Please see this film. You will understand pugilism more than ever before and you just might see some of your own self in the film! It is well worth the time!

I don't know if there's been a more perfect made-for-TV movie than this one! If you've ever been involved in a corporate takeover, and I have, you know how perfect this film is. This was the largest corporate takeover in history at the time and the personalities involved are no different today than they were back then. In fact, many of them, particularly Henry Kravis, are still involved in this sort of thing. (I wouldn't want to have to go up against Kravis in a takeover, as few have ever won when KKR was in the mix.) One other reviewer said this film was the "zenith of greed" and it was in the '80s but this sort of greed is exactly what has led to the downfall of Wall Street here in the late-'2000s too! James Garner is perfect in this film, as he is in most anything he acts in, and he truly steals this film from the other actors. Jonathan Pryce is exactly what Henry Kravis is, conniving, brilliant and evil. What really makes this worth watching is the writing skill of Larry Gelbart - a real genius at verbal machinations of all sorts. My favorite line from the film is about the "healthy" cigarette and James Garner delivers! "This cigarette tastes like a turd!" - still cracks me up! If you haven't seen this film, please do sit back and enjoy a priceless bit of entertainment. If you haven't read the book, please find it and read it. Both the film and the book are worth every minute you will spend!

I suppose in this day & age the story in "Fanny" will appear dated and not at all relevant but it remains filled with lessons of life. I too saw this as a young girl and it remains one of my all-time favorite movies. My favorite scene is Charles Boyer lighting a match, blowing it out and telling his son, Marius, that a woman's honor is like the match - it can only be used once. Today, when we have such a plethora of unwed mothers and young girls who think nothing of being "Friends With Benefits," this must sound very trite; however, it has a great deal of relevance as to self-respect and Fanny understands that.

The marriage of Panisse and Fanny, while one of mutual benefit - she saves her family from the shame of having an unwed mother in their midst, Panisse gains a son to inherit his money and business - is always one of respect and a certain kind of love almost unheard of today. Quelle dommage! You cannot find better acting than that of Boyer and Chevalier in this film. Horst Bucholtz is gorgeous and Caron is the perfect young girl in love with him. The cinematography is incredibly beautiful.

Perhaps, it is my longing for the days Fanny lives in but the world was a much better place when words like 'honor' meant something! If you have sons, they should see this movie. If you have daughters, MAKE them see this film!