Overview

• The film is now in UK, Irish and U.S. cinemas, prompting a fresh wave of critical reactions.
• Bloom plays an unnamed former boxer who takes a last‑minute Las Vegas bout and must shed a dangerous amount of weight in six days.
• Reports differ on the exact target, with one review citing a 32‑pound cut and another stating 26 pounds.
• Critics agree on Bloom’s committed turn, with assessments diverging over a screenplay that leans into body‑horror and psychological collapse.
• The movie, directed by Sean Ellis and written by Justin Bull, largely avoids in‑ring action, featuring Caitríona Balfe and John Turturro in pivotal coaching roles.