Christy
Short description
Based on a true story, this historical drama follows Christy Martin, a woman from a small town in West Virginia who discovers a natural talent for boxing. Guided by her trainer and manager, Jim, she rises to fame in the sport. While she finds success and a fierce public identity in the ring, she faces severe personal struggles outside of it, dealing with family conflicts and a volatile relationship with her husband that threatens her life.
The film was directed by David Michôd, who also co-wrote the screenplay and served as a producer. It is the fifth feature directed by Michôd, following Animal Kingdom, The Rover, War Machine, and The King. The cast is led by Sydney Sweeney and Ben Foster, with supporting roles played by Merritt Wever, Katy O'Brian, Ethan Embry, and Jess Gabor.
Produced by companies including Anonymous Content and Black Bear Pictures, the movie had a budget of 15 million USD but earned 2 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is mixed to positive, with a rating of 6.4/10 on IMDb from 14,000 votes and 7.1/10 on TMDB from 232 votes. This audience sentiment aligns with the film critics' rating, which also stands at 6.4/10 based on 201 reviews.
What's left behind the scenes
- To prepare for the role of Christie Martin, Sydney Sweeney gained 13.5 kg (approximately 30 lbs). For about three and a half months before filming began, she exercised vigorously in the mornings: weightlifting for an hour, kickboxing for approximately two hours (usually during the day), and weightlifting again for an hour in the evenings.
- Preparing for the role, Sydney Sweeney gained 13.5 kg. For 3.5 months, she actively exercised, focusing on weightlifting and kickboxing.
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