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Review

Journeyman

by David Jenkins

Paddy Considine writes, directs and stars in this hard-hitting drama about a boxer who’s dealt an unexpected blow.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two male tennis players wearing red, white, and blue sports attire, holding tennis rackets on a tennis court.
Review

Borg Vs McEnroe

by David Jenkins

It’s Ice Man versus Super Brat in this inoffensively bland chronicle of an epic sporting rivalry.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A man with curly blonde hair in a grey coat, looking thoughtfully into the distance.
Review

Tommy’s Honour

by Courteney Tan

A featherlight look at one of the pioneers of golf in this quaint, undemanding sport-themed biography.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A man sitting on blue stadium seats, smiling at the camera.
Review

Dangerous Game

by Greg Evans

Calum ​“Son of George” Best leads a Z‑list cast in this ludicrously silly British crime thriller.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Muscular bald man in boxing ring, wearing shorts and gloves, against dark background.
Review

Jawbone

by Phil Concannon

Johnny Harris puts in an emotionally layered shift in this hard-hitting boxing drama.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A man in a white jumper stretching his arms and holding a mobile device in a dimly lit room.
Review

The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki

by Adam Woodward

A charming romance anchors this handsome boxing drama from director Juho Kuosmanen.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A footballer leaping with arms raised, mid-match in a crowded stadium.
Review

Best

by Cian Traynor

The Northern Irish footballing icon gets the imbalanced, occasionally brilliant documentary he deserves.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Three men, one shirtless, being coached in a boxing match.
Review

Bleed for This

by David Jenkins

Miles Teller shows off his true acting might in this solid sports drama with a twist.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Person in wheelchair with family members on football field
Review

Gleason

by Spencer Moleda

This portrait of a former NFL star suffering from a rare neurological disease is as life-affirming as it is heartbreaking.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Man in white football kit celebrating on pitch with arms outstretched.
Review

Becoming Zlatan

by Adam Woodward

Sweden’s mono-monikered footballing messiah gets his very own documentary profile. And it’s absolutely top-drawer.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect