"Christy", Sydney Sweeney's latest acting endeavor, fails to deliver a compelling portrayal of the real-life boxer Christy Martin. The film is often cringeworthy, with a ramshackle script that borrows from familiar biopic beats without bringing anything new to the table.
Sweeney, known for her roles in small-screen dramas and rom-coms, takes on a bigger role here, but it's clear she lacks the conviction needed to bring depth to Martin's character. Unlike Martin, who defied conventions and rose to fame despite facing sexism and homophobia in the male-dominated world of boxing, Sweeney struggles to convey the same sense of determination and resilience.
The film's attempts at drama are undermined by Sweeney's wooden performance, which lacks the emotional weight required for the role. Her acting is reduced to mere mimicry, with her face and body language frozen in place like a prop. It's clear that she's struggling to connect with the character, and it shows on screen.
In contrast, Merritt Wever shines as Christy's mother Joyce, bringing a level of depth and nuance to the role that elevates the entire film. Her performance is pitch-perfect, capturing the complexity of a woman who embodies both love and hatred towards her daughter. Wever's character feels fully realized, with a backstory that informs her motivations and actions.
The film's biggest problem lies in its inability to balance its different narrative threads. The story meanders through Christy's rise to fame, interspersing it with her tumultuous relationship with coach James Martin (Ben Foster), who becomes increasingly possessive and controlling. However, the film never quite commits to exploring the darker aspects of their relationship, instead opting for a sanitized portrayal that feels more like a Hallmark movie than a gritty biopic.
Ultimately, "Christy" feels like a missed opportunity. With Sweeney at the helm, the film had potential, but it's clear she lacks the experience and passion needed to bring Martin's story to life. Wever's performance is the only bright spot in an otherwise lackluster film that fails to deliver on its promise.
Sweeney, known for her roles in small-screen dramas and rom-coms, takes on a bigger role here, but it's clear she lacks the conviction needed to bring depth to Martin's character. Unlike Martin, who defied conventions and rose to fame despite facing sexism and homophobia in the male-dominated world of boxing, Sweeney struggles to convey the same sense of determination and resilience.
The film's attempts at drama are undermined by Sweeney's wooden performance, which lacks the emotional weight required for the role. Her acting is reduced to mere mimicry, with her face and body language frozen in place like a prop. It's clear that she's struggling to connect with the character, and it shows on screen.
In contrast, Merritt Wever shines as Christy's mother Joyce, bringing a level of depth and nuance to the role that elevates the entire film. Her performance is pitch-perfect, capturing the complexity of a woman who embodies both love and hatred towards her daughter. Wever's character feels fully realized, with a backstory that informs her motivations and actions.
The film's biggest problem lies in its inability to balance its different narrative threads. The story meanders through Christy's rise to fame, interspersing it with her tumultuous relationship with coach James Martin (Ben Foster), who becomes increasingly possessive and controlling. However, the film never quite commits to exploring the darker aspects of their relationship, instead opting for a sanitized portrayal that feels more like a Hallmark movie than a gritty biopic.
Ultimately, "Christy" feels like a missed opportunity. With Sweeney at the helm, the film had potential, but it's clear she lacks the experience and passion needed to bring Martin's story to life. Wever's performance is the only bright spot in an otherwise lackluster film that fails to deliver on its promise.
! But now that I've seen it, I gotta say it's a total bummer 
. I loved Sydney Sweeney in "Euphoria" and thought she'd bring some depth to the role, but man... she just can't quite nail it 
. Merritt Wever is literally the only one who brings any real emotion to that film 
. I feel like they could've done so much more with Christy Martin's story, you know? It's like they're just rehashing the same old biopic beats without adding anything new or interesting 
. The script is all over the place and Sweeney's performance just feels...off 
. I'm still gonna go watch it again, though, because Wever's acting is that good 
Sydney Sweeney is known for her roles in smaller shows and rom-coms, but she just didn't bring the depth needed to play Christy Martin. It felt like she was just going through the motions instead of really pouring herself into the character.
it was so formulaic and predictable! I've seen way more compelling stories in other biopics. The film's attempts at drama were just cringeworthy 
Merritt Wever is the only one who brought any real energy to her role as Christy's mom, but even she couldn't save the whole movie from its mediocrity.
I mean, where was the grit and the tension? The real struggles that Christy Martin faced on her journey to fame?
. It's like they took all the depth and complexity from the real-life stories and replaced it with some bland, formulaic plot points 
. And don't even get me started on how they handled Christy's relationship with her coach... it felt so sanitized and fake 
. I just want to see more nuance and honesty in biopics, you know? 
Movie just didn't work out for me... 
Actress try her best but it feel like she stuck in drama mode 24/7 
Her character feel more like sketch than real person 
meanwhile Merritt Wever shine as Christy's mom, bring depth and nuance to that role 
James Martin story feel half baked 
why they no go deeper? 
Wever performance only save this movie from total trash bin 
I mean, Sydney Sweeney's acting skills are still on point, but this role was a tough one for her. It's like she's trying to punch above her weight, you know? 
But seriously, Merritt Wever's performance as Christy's mom Joyce is next level. She's got range, girl! 
It's like they took every "biopic" cliche and mashed them all together into a big ol' mess. At least Wever brought some authenticity to the role, but overall, it's just...meh. 
. And can we talk about how they basically ignored the real-life drama between Christy Martin and her coach? I mean, if you're gonna do a biopic, you gotta go all in or nothing, right? 
. I wish they'd explored more of the darker stuff in Christy and James' relationship, it would've added such an extra layer of complexity to the story 
. As is, it just feels like a missed opportunity 
. Overall I'd give this movie 2 stars, it was just so underwhelming 
the only good thing about merritt wever's performance was that she brought a lot of character to her role 
. Maybe they should've stuck with a more intimate storytelling approach? Anyway, it's just another biopic that fails to deliver 
i mean, it's not like i was watching the new Christy movie or anything lol but seriously, have you seen those adorable little paws tapping away at the keys? 
anyway, back to Christy... i dunno, maybe i'm just not invested in her story or something 
. I mean, what happened to exploring the darker themes of their toxic relationship? It feels like they watered it down for a more PG-13 vibe 
. Can't we just get some authentic stories on screen instead of sanitized versions? 
. It’s just sad that the rest of the film couldn’t live up to her performance...
. The thing is, I think the movie could've been great if they'd just stuck to a stronger narrative and not tried to cover up all the drama between Christy and her coach 
and i get that the script is a mess too. its like they took every biopic cliche and mashed 'em all together without adding anything new. but merritt wever as christy's mom Joyce is a whole different story 
I loved her in the supporting role as Christy's mom - she brought so much depth and nuance to it! It's like the whole film was holding her back, sadly.
. Her performance as Joyce Martin is so much more nuanced and complex than Sweeney's portrayal of her daughter. It feels like the film missed an opportunity to really dive deep into Christy's struggles with sexism and homophobia in boxing