Movie spotlight
Better
Founder of Wellness Engineering and New York Times Bestselling author Jonathan Bailor shares how personal tragedy led him to dedicate his life to finding a better way to eat, think, and live that reverses the causes and symptoms of diabetes and obesity (Diabesity). Featuring expert interviews on-location at Harvard Medical School with Dr. David Ludwig, Dr. JoAnn Manson, Dr. Kirsten Davison, and Dr. John Ratey, along with intimate testimonials of everyday Americans, we see the pain and struggle of the old-fashioned and ineffective “calories in, calories out” model, expose the lies that led to it, and provide a proven, practical, and pleasurable alternative. BETTER culminates in offering a proven path toward better living by introducing revolutionary methods to lower the body weight “Setpoint” through simple, evidence-based solutions that everyone can use to optimize their current diet to prevent and reverse many of today’s most common diseases.
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Plot Summary
A young boxer named Donny struggles with the consequences of his actions, leading him down a dark path. As he grapples with addiction and the loss of his championship title, he finds an unlikely friendship with a parole officer. This bond becomes his last chance at redemption and a way to reconnect with his estranged family.
Critical Reception
Better received mixed reviews. While praised for its emotional depth and performances, particularly from its lead, some critics found the narrative predictable and the pacing uneven. Audiences generally responded positively to the film's underdog story and its message of hope.
What Reviewers Say
The film excels in portraying the raw emotional turmoil of its protagonist.
While the boxing sequences are impactful, the overall story treads familiar ground.
Strong performances anchor the narrative, offering moments of genuine poignancy.
Google audience: Google users frequently highlighted the film's inspirational message and the lead actor's compelling performance. Many found the story to be a moving portrayal of overcoming adversity, though some noted that it could be emotionally heavy.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in various locations across Scotland, including Glasgow and Edinburgh.
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