Film Review

‘Uppercut’: A Teutonic Remake of ‘Million Dollar Baby’

The best thing about ‘Uppercut’ is that, unlike Clint Eastwood’s ‘Million Dollar Baby,’ there’s no brain-dead lady boxer at the end.
‘Uppercut’: A Teutonic Remake of ‘Million Dollar Baby’
Toni Williams (Louise Grossmann) hits the heavy bag, in "Uppercut." Lionsgate
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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R | 1h 44m | Sports, Thriller | 2025

In “Uppercut,” a young, German female wannabe pugilist named Toni Williams (Luise Grossmann), attempts to persuade legendary boxing trainer Elliot Duffond (Ving Rhames of “Pulp Fiction” and “Mission Impossible”) to take her on as a student.

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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