Michael Mann takes a slice out of the boxing champion's life. It's the best part — when he was stripped of his title for refusing to join the Army in the Vietnam era, then won it (and our hearts) back. One of the rare biopics that lets us make up our own minds about the subject, this is a smart movie, crafty and handsomely crafted.
Animated actors dominated the box office, Barry Bonds hit 73 and 'It' turned out to be a scooter. TIME picks the bests and the worsts of this year...