I didn't think it was regarded as "bad". According to Rotten Tomatoes, almost 70% of reviews from critics and audience were positive: http://www.rottentomatoes. read more
The film makes subtle but amazingly-done comparisons between Ali and other civil rights leaders, notably Malcolm X, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and highlites Ali's influence with theirs. This theme is climaxed in the beautiful scene of Ali (Will Smith) running down streets in Africa with local chidren chanting his name. read more
Smith had to gain a significant amount of weight to look the part of Muhammad Ali. Reception. Ali opened on Christmas Day, 2001 and grossed a total of $14.7 million in 2,446 theaters during its opening weekend. The film went on to gross a total of $87.7 million worldwide. Ali holds a 67%"fresh" rating at Rotten Tomatoes. read more