Netflix each time it has expanded its horizons in terms of original productions are treated, which have managed to place themselves among the favorites of the public, such as what is happening with ‘Wound‘the new platform tape.
One day after its premiere, it is already in first place on the Netflix top, which speaks of its acceptance by the public. The interesting thing about this film is that it represents the debut of the actress Halle berry as director, after being inactive for several years. And yes, she is also the star of this crude sports drama feature film.
The Oscar winner plays Jackie Justice, a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, who suffers a humiliating defeat above the Octagon and retires from the sport. Little by little he begins to fall into a depressing, monotonous and chaotic life, where fights (and not sports) are his partner and representative, Desi.
However, an event would mark a before and after in his life: the return of Manny Lyons, his son whom he abandoned in his childhood; that becomes ‘an opportunity’ to redeem all the mistakes he has made over time and at the same time serves as an impetus to get out of the loop in which his life was falling.
This film, which lasts just over two hours, has a great cast; In addition to seeing Halle Berry in action, you can also see Valentina Shevchenko as Lady Killer, Danny Boyd as Manny Lyons, Adan Canto as Desi, Shamier Anderson as Immaculate, Stephen Mckinley as Pops, Denny Dillon as Crazy Esther, Nikolai Nikolaeff as Igor. , Delissa Reynolds as Mrs. Feelgood and Sheila Atim as Bobbi Buddhakan.
For this film, the actress had to undergo a hard training of different disciplines like Ju-Jitsu, Judo, Muay Thai, Tae Kwon Do and Kickboxing to imbue your character with more realism; so much so that he has confessed that he broke two ribs in a scene with Valentina Shevchenko, professional mixed martial arts fighter who plays her rival in fiction.
The Halle Berry’s directorial debut it has been well received by the public; Some critics suggest that it was a great debut behind the scenes and it is even said that, in front of the cameras, it is one of the best performances of the actress.
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