It was a rare treat
to see Channing Tatum, Steve Carell and Mark Ruffalo in such serious roles, and
they pulled it off magnificently. Probably the best part of this film is the
fantastic acting. It tells the tale of Olympic wrestler, Mark Schultz, who
despite winning a gold medal in the ’84 Olympics, felt like he was living in
the shadow of his older brother.
The story can seem
pretty slow at times, but maybe that’s just because it’s based around something
I have no interest in. However, the wrestling isn’t the main draw; it’s the
interaction between the characters that keeps you holding your breath. The
tension throughout the film is palpable. I couldn’t help but worry about what
was building up.
I would say it was a
bit too long, but then maybe it needed to be slow paced. It’s hard to judge. If
you’re interested in the true story the film is based on then this adaptation
should be right up your street. If like me, you just love a good piece of
psychological drama, then you won’t be wasting your time. Just be prepared to
feel a little confused at the end as you try to figure out if you enjoyed it or
not!
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