Thescreescore – Sydney Sweeney, the incandescent star of HBO’s Euphoria and The White Lotus, continues her meteoric rise with Christy, a sports biopic that’s already making waves on Rotten Tomatoes. The 27-year-old actress delivers a transformative performance as Christy Martin, the legendary boxer, in a film that’s garnering significant critical acclaim.
Directed by David Michôd (War Machine), Christy boasts a stellar ensemble cast including Katy O’Brian (The Mandalorian), Ben Foster (Hell or High Water), and Merritt Wever (Severance). Following its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, the film currently holds a robust 70% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on an initial aggregation of reviews.
While a few critics offered dissenting opinions, the overwhelming response praises Sweeney’s powerhouse portrayal of Martin. Several reviewers awarded near-perfect scores, highlighting the actor’s commitment and skill in embodying the iconic athlete. This early success suggests a potential trajectory towards awards season recognition for Sweeney, with whispers of Oscar buzz already circulating.
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This positive reception for Christy marks a significant rebound for Sweeney after a couple of less successful projects. The film’s strong Rotten Tomatoes score, if maintained, will be her ninth "Fresh" certified movie, a testament to her versatility and star power. With the likes of Cynthia Erivo and Jessie Buckley also vying for Best Actress accolades, Sweeney’s performance in Christy positions her as a formidable contender in what promises to be a fiercely competitive awards race. Christy hits theaters November 7th. Will it be a knockout? Thescreescore.com will be watching.
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