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Triumph (2021 film)

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2021 American film
Triumph
Poster
Directed byBrett Leonard
Written byMichael D. Coffey
Produced byMassimiliano Musina
Michael Clofine
Michael D. Coffey
StarringRJ Mitte
Terrence Howard
Edited byKevin Hickman
Music byGregg Leonard
Production
companies		Digital Ignition Entertainment
The MAP Group
Argonaut Entertainment Partners
Distributed byRelativity Media
Release date
  • April 30, 2021 (2021-04-30)
Running time100 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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.

Cast

Release

The film was released theatrically on April 30, 2021.

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 40% of 5 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.5/10.

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."

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."

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."

References

  1. Anthony D'Alessandro (October 2, 2019). "Terrence Howard To Star & Executive Produce 'Triumph' Opposite RJ Mitte – AFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  2. Etan Vlessing (April 15, 2021). "Terrence Howard's 'Triumph' Headed to Cinemark Theatres for Limited Run". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  3. Jeremy Dick (May 14, 2021). "Terrence Howard Threatens to Sue Triumph Producers for Using His Image Without Permission". MovieWeb. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  4. "Triumph". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  5. Phuong Le (June 27, 2021). "Triumph review – RJ Mitte grapples with sporting ambition in the wrestling ring". The Guardian. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  6. Trace Sauveur (April 30, 2021). "Triumph". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  7. Ben Kenigsberg (April 30, 2021). "'Triumph' Review: Going to the Mat". The New York Times. Retrieved August 6, 2021.

External links

Films directed by Brett Leonard
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