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Aging Boxer Fails to Reconnect in Clichéd Drama

5/2/2025

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Story summary

In "Salvable," directed by Bjorn Franklin and Johnny Marchetta, aging boxer Sal, played by Toby Kebbell, struggles to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter. While Kebbell delivers a compelling performance, the film falters with clichéd storytelling and shallow characters, leaving viewers yearning for more originality and emotional depth in this boxing family drama.

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Story summary

In "Salvable," directed by Bjorn Franklin and Johnny Marchetta, aging boxer Sal, played by Toby Kebbell, struggles to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter. While Kebbell delivers a compelling performance, the film falters with clichéd storytelling and shallow characters, leaving viewers yearning for more originality and emotional depth in this boxing family drama.