Christy (7.8/10)

Pleasantly surprised by this Sydney Sweeney film based on a true story. I didn’t think she would fit the role at first, and it took a little while to fully get on board, but she really grew into it as the film progressed. By the end, she completely won me over. It tells an incredible, largely untold story that I hadn’t heard before. While there are a few dull moments scattered throughout, for the most part it held my attention. It could have delivered more of an emotional punch. "Christy Martin never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia, until she discovered a knack for punching people. Fueled by grit, raw determination, and an unshakable desire to win, she charges into the world of boxing under the guidance of her trainer and manager-turned-husband, Jim. Flaunting a fiery persona in the ring, her toughest battles start to unfold outside of it as she confronts family, identity, and a relationship that just might become life-or-death."