After Sydney Sweeney’s Christy Received Mixed Responses, She Shared An Honest Take

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Sydney Sweeney trained like a boxer for her role as Christy Martin in the 2025 film, Christy. While some viewers loved the biopic, others were less impressed. After the movie received a mixed response, Sweeney spoke openly about how people reacted to it.

Although some critics praised Sydney Sweeney’s performance in Christy, calling it award-worthy, many found the movie’s story predictable and full of familiar tropes often seen in made-for-TV dramas. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Sweeney addressed the mixed reactions and shared her candid thoughts on the boxing biopic.

I’m really happy people are connecting with this project, especially since I put so much effort into it. But honestly, Christy’s opinion is all that truly matters to me. I created it for her, and the fact that she loves it makes me feel great.

Christy Martin has publicly expressed her support for Sydney Sweeney, the star of the movie inspired by her life. Following criticism from Ruby Rose – who claimed Sweeney shouldn’t have played her because she isn’t part of the LGBTQ+ community – Martin responded strongly, praising Sweeney’s dedication to the role and calling her an ally. It’s clear that the real Christy Martin is a fan of the movie and deeply appreciates Sweeney’s performance.

I was so impressed watching Sydney Sweeney become Christy Martin! You could really feel how much effort she put into understanding and becoming the boxer. She said she wanted to completely lose herself in the role, and honestly, it worked. All I saw on screen was Christy – a tough, determined super welterweight champion, not Sydney at all. It was a truly captivating performance.

Having Christy Martin on set was a great help; the actor, originally from Washington, appreciated having someone to offer advice and perspective whenever she needed it – almost like a mentor. And the physical transformation and intense training – gaining 35 pounds and dedicating three and a half months to preparation – weren’t easy. It all shows how committed she is to her work.

Initially, the sports film Christy seemed like a failure, earning only $2 million from a $15 million budget. However, that’s misleading. Because the film was made on a relatively low budget, it didn’t require massive ticket sales to be considered successful. Revenue from streaming and DVD/Blu-ray sales will also contribute to its overall earnings.

Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the movie Christy performed very well with audiences. Critics gave it a ‘fresh’ rating of 66%, while viewers loved it, giving it a score of 96%. This suggests the film really connected with fans, which was the goal for both Sweeney and Christy Martin. Given its focus on a woman succeeding in a traditionally male sport and bringing attention to domestic violence, it’s safe to say the film achieved its purpose.

Christy doesn’t seem bothered by the negative reviews of her new movie. She’s confident in the effort she put in, and she knows the real Christy Martin approved of the film. So, despite what the critics are saying, it still feels like a success.

The sports-drama flick is available to rent on multiple digital streaming platforms.

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2025-12-13 23:08