Triumph (2021 film)
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| Directed by | Brett Leonard |
| Written by | Michael D. Coffey |
| Produced by | Massimiliano Musina Michael Clofine Michael D. Coffey |
| Starring | RJ Mitte Terrence Howard |
| Edited by | Kevin Hickman |
| Music by | Gregg Leonard |
Production companies | Digital Ignition Entertainment The MAP Group Argonaut Entertainment Partners |
| Distributed by | Relativity Media |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Triumph is a 2021 American drama film directed by Brett Leonard and starring RJ Mitte and Terrence Howard. It is based on the life story of screenwriter Michael D. Coffey.[1]
Cast
[edit]- RJ Mitte as Mike
- Colton Haynes as Jeff
- Johnathon Schaech as Doug
- Grace Victoria Cox as Patty
- Terrence Howard as Coach Cutting
- John Clofine as Young Mike
Release
[edit]The film was released theatrically on April 30, 2021.[2][3]
Reception
[edit]On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 40% of 5 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.5/10.[4]
Phuong Le of The Guardian awarded the film two stars out of five and wrote, "...this underdog, coming-of-age sports movie has a big heart but lacks the competency to execute its aspirational premise."[5]
Trace Sauveur of The Austin Chronicle also awarded the film two stars out of five and wrote, "Though good-natured, by the end it feels indistinguishable from an extended after-school special."[6]
Ben Kenigsberg of The New York Times gave the film a negative review and wrote that Mitte "sells Mike's tenacity, but the contrivances around him let him down."[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Anthony D'Alessandro (October 2, 2019). "Terrence Howard To Star & Executive Produce 'Triumph' Opposite RJ Mitte – AFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ^ Etan Vlessing (April 15, 2021). "Terrence Howard's 'Triumph' Headed to Cinemark Theatres for Limited Run". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ^ Jeremy Dick (May 14, 2021). "Terrence Howard Threatens to Sue Triumph Producers for Using His Image Without Permission". MovieWeb. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ^ "Triumph". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ^ Phuong Le (June 27, 2021). "Triumph review – RJ Mitte grapples with sporting ambition in the wrestling ring". The Guardian. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ^ Trace Sauveur (April 30, 2021). "Triumph". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ^ Ben Kenigsberg (April 30, 2021). "'Triumph' Review: Going to the Mat". The New York Times. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
External links
[edit]- Triumph at IMDb
- Triumph at Rotten Tomatoes