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Surely Someday
Drawing influence from the street musicians of Miyagi, four high school students form a band and spend their free time practicing for their school's upcoming festival. When the festival is abruptly concealed, they come up with a dimwitted strategy of faking a bomb threat to the school in order to force the principal to change his mind. Their plan seems to work at first, but when a real bomb goes off, the group is forced to take responsibility for the explosion and they are kicked out of school. Three years later, more details of the incident is revealed as the youth look back on the past.
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Plot Summary
A talented but troubled boxer gets a shot at redemption when he's offered a chance to fight for a championship title. Facing his inner demons and external pressures, he must overcome his past mistakes and prove himself in the ring. The film follows his intense training and personal struggles as he fights for a better future.
Critical Reception
Surely Someday received a mixed to positive reception. While some critics praised its earnest effort and Manganiello's performance, others found the narrative formulaic and predictable. The film resonated with audiences who enjoy underdog sports dramas.
What Reviewers Say
Joe Manganiello delivers a committed performance as the struggling boxer.
The film adheres to familiar sports drama tropes, offering little novelty.
Despite its predictability, the underdog story has its moments of genuine emotion.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Surely Someday are scarce, but general sentiment suggests it's a decent, if unoriginal, boxing film that delivers on the expected emotional beats of the genre.
Fun Fact
The film features a cameo by boxer Bernard Hopkins, who plays himself.
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