Overview

• Directed and co-written by Justin Tipping, the R-rated feature opens in U.S. theaters Sept. 19 with Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers in the lead roles.
• The story follows a top prospect invited to his idol’s remote training compound for one-on-one mentoring that turns psychologically coercive and physically punishing.
• Reviewers widely single out Wayans’ against-type performance and the film’s striking body-horror craft, including X-ray-style depictions of internal damage.
• Many critiques fault an undercooked second half and finale, though some praise the film’s impact despite a messy landing.
• The movie probes football’s sacrificial culture, CTE concerns, and GOAT idolization; marketing leans on Jordan Peele’s producer credit, with international releases set for early October.