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Sydney Sweeney’s Christy Hits Theaters as Early Reviews Question Execution

Early notices spotlight Sydney Sweeney’s committed turn, with concerns about the film’s structure.

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Sydney Sweeney, center, in a scene from "Christy." (Eddy Chen/Black Bear via AP)
Christy Martin arrives at the AFI Fest premiere of “Christy” on Oct. 25, at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/The Associated Press)
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Overview

  • The fact-based biopic about trailblazing boxer Christy Martin opened in theaters the week of Nov. 3.
  • Sydney Sweeney stars and also produced the film, securing financing and training alongside Martin, who was frequently on set.
  • Critics note that the narrative anchors around selected years and bouts—1995, 2003 and 2010—which some say leads to an overstuffed, uneven adaptation.
  • Reviews praise Sweeney’s in-ring transformation and presence while finding the storytelling less effective than its subject’s life.
  • The film portrays Martin’s rise to mainstream prominence and her personal struggles, including an abusive relationship and family rejection of her sexuality.