Chick Fight
Chick Fight

Chick Fight

2021Movie98 minEnglish

When Anna Wyncomb is introduced to an underground, all-female fight club in order to turn the mess of her life around, she discovers she is much more personally connected to the history of the club than she could ever imagine.

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IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users59%
Director: Jeff RosenbergGenres: Comedy, Action, Drama

Plot Summary

When her small coffee shop is on the brink of closure, Anna reluctantly agrees to join an all-female underground fight club. She discovers an unexpected talent for the brutal sport, finding catharsis and empowerment amidst the chaos. As she climbs the ranks, Anna must confront her personal demons and decide if the violence is worth the fight for her livelihood and self-discovery.

Critical Reception

Chick Fight received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often found its premise more appealing than its execution. While some praised its energetic performances and attempts at feminist themes, many critics pointed to a derivative plot and uneven tone as significant drawbacks. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying the action and humor, while others found it lacking depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic performances, particularly from Malin Åkerman and Bella Thorne.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and an inconsistent blend of comedy and drama.
  • Some viewers found the underground fight club concept entertaining, while others felt it was underdeveloped.

Google audience: Google users seemed to appreciate the film's attempt at empowerment and the fun, over-the-top action sequences. However, many felt the story was too formulaic and the humor didn't always land, leading to a generally lukewarm reception.

Fun Fact

The film's choreography was designed to be accessible, allowing the actresses to perform many of their own stunts and focus on the emotional aspects of the fight scenes.

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Kamurai

Kamurai

Really good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. This movie has a lot going on in it, and I think that's part of the unspoken message happening: there is a lot going on in our lives, but we go on, even if we have to fight for it....