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Sydney Sweeney swings big in 'Christy,' but the movie undercuts her commitment

LA Times 1 min read 20 hours ago

<p>While its script initially shows sensitivity to the real-life Christy Martin's private trauma, the movie is pummeled by some poundingly obvious directorial choices.</p>
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