The story of BigGeorgeForeman returning to compete in the ring is a remarkable one, but it is told here via unremarkable filmmaking which crosses over into being downright manipulative with such shamelessness that it almost defies belief. Our review:
If there is anything you must know about the woefully banal biopic that is Big George Foreman, all you need to do is look at its full title which is actually the ridiculously long Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World. For practical reasons, most of the promotions for the film have the abbreviated title in large text with the rest tucked in smaller font underneath as it is hard to imagine anyone really remembering the full one.
COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Beginning briefly with Foreman as a young kid facing down bullies who ruthlessly taunt him, it quickly jumps ahead in time to pick up when he is closer to the towering figure who will soon step into the ring. Played by Khris Davis, most known for his recent roles in Judas and the Black Messiah and Atlanta, we see him first trying to steal from a stumbling patron of a local bar who wanders drunkenly through the streets.
There is one moment that almost comes close to acknowledging this that could have become something potentially interesting. When Foreman discovers that one of the young people of his church who came to him for help is now in trouble after he had basically cast them aside, there is a scene that almost feels like it could start to uncover something a bit more introspective.
It can be said the film does indeed provide a full summary of Foreman’s recounting of the major events in his life where he comes out looking pretty great, but that hardly makes for a compelling work of cinema. If you were to take a step back to look at his story not just through his eyes, you would find that there have been some serious allegations of abuse made against the boxer.
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