"Fighting My Family" is an American film that tells viewers about wrestling, young athletes and their difficult relationships with relatives. Russian viewers will be able to see the premiere on July 18, 2019.
"Fighting My Family": release
"Fighting My Family" is an American feature film by Stephen Merchant. The drama premiered on January 28, 2019 at the Sundance Film Festival. The film was released in the US on February 22, 2019. In Russia, the premiere is scheduled for July 18.
Stephen Merchant is the film's director who also worked on the script. The film stars Dwayne Johnson, Thomas Will, Torrie Ellen Ross, Nick Frost, Lena Headey, Florence Pugh, Jack Louden, Olivia Bernstone, Lea Ferguson, Mohammad Ali Amir.
Plot of the film
The film has a very original and exciting plot. The attention of viewers from the first minutes of viewing is won by one unusual family. Former wrestler Patrick is the father of the family. He is not friends with the law, but he is fond of sports and did everything possible for the children to follow in his footsteps, to love wrestling as much as he did.
Children Zach and Sarai trained from an early age and dream of getting into the wrestling association, becoming famous. They give a lot of demonstration performances. When an opportunity arises, teens do not miss it. But not everyone is destined to move forward. Sarai has achieved much more than her brother. It was a real challenge for Zach. The director emphasizes in every interview that the film is based on real events.
Reviews of the film
The film has already been released worldwide. The opinion of him was made by both professionals and ordinary viewers. The drama was highly rated by critics. It is interesting to watch the film, it captivates from the very first minutes. The movie should appeal not only to professional wrestling players and people interested in this sport. Many viewers admitted that after watching the film they learned even more about wrestling, were able to look at the demonstration fights from the other side and realized that it was a difficult game. "Wrestling with my family" is a must-see for those who want to wrestle or send their children to sports. This will help you make the right decision.
The new film is a family drama that shows that physical and mental hardships go hand in hand with fame and recognition. After watching, the viewer has the opportunity to think about some moral and ethical values. One of the positives is the great cast. Florence Pugh played the main character perfectly. They even look similar in appearance to Sarai-Jade Bevis, so everything was very believable. The episodes featured guest star Dwayne Johnson.
Some critics called Fighting My Family a comedy. There are really a lot of funny moments in the film. This gives additional emotional relaxation. On the other hand, humor can interfere with the serious perception of the film and not hear what the filmmakers wanted to say. Some were upset by the presence of curses in the cinema. Due to profanity, the drama is not recommended for family viewing.
Many viewers managed to note that the feeling of presence and empathy for the characters did not leave them throughout the film. Certain moments truly touch the soul. Many fight scenes are included in the script. Male viewers like watching fights more. One of the disadvantages of the film is its small budget. In Fighting My Family, there are no special effects, no large-scale scenes. Despite this, the motion picture turned out to be very successful.
