Film Review

‘Salvable’: A Rocky-ish Boxing Tale Set in South Wales

A washed-up boxer struggling to repair his fractured family and reclaim a sense of purpose reconnects with a dangerous friend to fight for a shot at redemption.
‘Salvable’: A Rocky-ish Boxing Tale Set in South Wales
Actor Toby Kebbell (L) spars with former world champion Carl Froch on the set of "Salvable." Lionsgate
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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R | 1h 41m | Sports, Crime, Drama | 2025

There are three kinds of human conflict: man against nature, man against man, and man against himself. Boxing solidly encompasses two of those categories in one fell swoop, which is why boxing stories are the crown jewel of sports movies. They never get old. No other competitive sport is better at reflecting one’s fight against all that stands against them. Consider the fact that all of the following boxing-related movies won Oscars, or were nominated: “Ali,” “Million Dollar Baby,” “On the Waterfront,” “Raging Bull,” “Rocky,” “When We Were Kings,” and at least 20 more.

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the senior film critic for The Epoch Times and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. Mark earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism Is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is featured in the book "How to Be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to films, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, rock-climbing, qigong, martial arts, and human rights activism.
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