I watched this assuming it was a sport movie but that is not completely accurate. It does include wrestling but it isn't a prominent detail - you could rewrite the script, leave wrestling out, and still explore the main elements and themes of this movie.
This is absolutely an underdog movie, which is a common sports movie theme. I'm not sure there is a character on screen who isn't dealing with their underdog life at some level. I'll admit, the movie was challenging to watch at one point because the main character is so unlikable. If you feel that way, stick with it because he get's a chance at redemption. That final scene is weirdly bland but also right on point and satisfying.
This is absolutely an underdog movie, which is a common sports movie theme. I'm not sure there is a character on screen who isn't dealing with their underdog life at some level. I'll admit, the movie was challenging to watch at one point because the main character is so unlikable. If you feel that way, stick with it because he get's a chance at redemption. That final scene is weirdly bland but also right on point and satisfying.