Southpaw

Editor Reviews

• Kael Stirling

  Rating: 5

  5

  May 10, 2026

  Jake Gyllenhaal put himself through an intense, months-long training program that turned him into a legitimate physical specimen for this role. The film leans into the visceral, hard-hitting nature of boxing, with sound design that makes every impact feel heavy and dangerous. While it follows a classic narrative arc of redemption, the focus on the father-daughter relationship provides a necessary emotional core that elevates the stakes beyond just winning a championship belt.