Big George Foreman (2023)
When life gives you a second chance, don't do it for yourself. Do it for everyone you love.
Director: George Tillman Jr. · Writers: George Tillman Jr., Frank Baldwin
Fueled by an impoverished childhood, George Foreman channeled his anger into becoming an Olympic Gold medalist and World Heavyweight Champion, followed by a near-death experience that took him from the boxing ring to the pulpit. But when he sees his community struggling spiritually and financially, Foreman returns to the ring and makes history by reclaiming his title, becoming the oldest and most improbable World Heavyweight Boxing Champion ever.
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Director
George Tillman Jr.
Cast
Khris Davis
George Foreman 
Forest Whitaker
Doc Broadus 
Sullivan Jones
Muhammad Ali 
Deion Smith
Roy Foreman 
Matthew Glave
Howard Cosell 
John Magaro
Desmond 
Sonja Sohn
Nancy Foreman 
Sam Trammell
Rev. Virdell Stokes 
Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
Archie Moore 
Jasmine Mathews
Mary Joan 
Shein Mompremier
Paula 
Robert Cicchini
Angelo Dundee User Reviews (2)
Khris Davis is competent in this otherwise rather pedestrian and chronological biopic of this hugely enigmatic world heavyweight champion. We start with his youthful days when, as a substantial unit (Austin David Jones), he realises that his can settle matters with his fists more easily than he can with his brain. This, of course, leads to some time in juvey where he encounters "Doc" (Forest Whitaker) who cuts him some slack after he loses the plot with a guy who stole his sneakers, and enrols him at his boxing gym. What now ensues is history. His run of unbeaten fights, his development from small-time regional character to big-hitting title contender is rather rapidly gone through before we discover the adult character, married to Nancy (Sonja Soon) but philandering as he goes. His boxing is not his only love though, and after losing to Muhammad Ali (Sullivan Jones) he decides to hang u…
#MovieReview #BigGeorgeForeman #GeorgeForeman Initially engaging, this film about Muhammad Ali and George Foreman starts off strong with exciting fights and banter that adds edge and excitement. The interaction between the two legends provides insight into their history and rivalry, making for a compelling watch. However, the movie loses its momentum as it progresses, particularly during the extended second act focused on Foreman. The excessive dialogue and drawn-out scenes detract from the overall viewing experience, making the film feel overly long and tedious. While there are moments where the film regains its pace, the lack of effective editing becomes apparent, resulting in a disjointed narrative that struggles to maintain audience interest. The filmmakers seem to have prioritized length over coherence, leading to a lag in the middle portion of the movie. Due to its paci…
