Orlando Bloom's boxing movie 'The Cut' is interminable and painful for all involved

Orlando Bloom's portrayal as a troubled boxer attempting to make a comeback after years away is overshadowed by relentless psychological and physical torment throughout 'The Cut.'

The film presents a compelling yet grueling narrative where his character, The Boxer, undergoes extreme weight loss measures, including dangerous drug use and severe calorie restriction, illustrating the lengths one might go to reclaim their place in an unforgiving sport.

The story unravels the main character's backstory of trauma amid a war-torn childhood in Northern Ireland, and while it aims to capture the destructive cycle of his existence, the execution leads to a convoluted sense of engagement.

As Bloom's character grapples with his past and present, the film ultimately leaves viewers with a sense of despair rather than empathy, as the portrayal of suffering becomes monotonous without relatability.

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