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‘Uppercut’: A Lackluster Sports Drama Fails to Captivate

2/27/2025

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"Uppercut," directed by Torsten Reuther, reimagines his German film "Leberhaken," but stumbles with clunky dialogue and cultural missteps. The lead actress's performance feels unconvincing, leaving the sports drama flat and uninspiring. With clichéd lines and shallow characters, it struggles to captivate audiences. Lionsgate will release it in U.S. theaters and digitally on Feb. 28.

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Story summary

"Uppercut," directed by Torsten Reuther, reimagines his German film "Leberhaken," but stumbles with clunky dialogue and cultural missteps. The lead actress's performance feels unconvincing, leaving the sports drama flat and uninspiring. With clichéd lines and shallow characters, it struggles to captivate audiences. Lionsgate will release it in U.S. theaters and digitally on Feb. 28.