Finnish FIlm "The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Maki" is Boxing Bio Bore

"The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Maki" is a biopic boxing movie about Finnish boxer, Olli Makki (b 1936) which takes places in the days leading up to his boxing match for the world championship boxing match against American champion Davey Moore.  The movie is a bore. The days are more or less the same; train, sweat, rain.  This fighting film is contrary to form.  It's about a small town baker whose also a boxer.   He doesn't wants more from his provincial life than to marry his hometown sweetheart, Raija.  Maki won the Euorpean lightweight title in 1959 and is being heavily promoted for a fight against the reigning world champ.  Maki's trainer/promoter, Elis, is an unctuous wheeler dealer with his own self-interests at heart.  Maki's heart isn't fully driven to get in the ring.  Maki mainly wants to put a ring on Raija's finger.  The power in the film comes from the blossoming love story between the humble fighter and charming country girl.  The rich black/white cinematography gives the movie an appealing real life sense, drenched in moisture.  Maki only lasts 2 rounds against Moore.  The film drags its feet.  I don't know why I went the distance.  Maki tell's the reporters when asked how he'll do, "I'll fight and we'll see what happens."  Nothing exciting or interesting happens.  There's little punch to this slow paced film.  I was knocked out from boredom.