Fighting with my Family
Florence Pugh is arguably the best actress of 2019 with Little Women and Midsommer. However, the year of Pugh began with her role as Paige in Fighting with my Family. As a wrestling fan, I’m well versed on Paige’s story. Pugh’s performances perfectly captures the unique energy that Paige showcased on the Mic and in the ring.
Paige’s journey from across the pond to being the youngest WWE Women’s champion (Yes, I’m well aware that it was called the Divas Championship, just really don’t like that term) is inspiring.Â
The script and direction by Stephen Merchant does a great job of paying respect to the wrestling business.Â
Vince Vaughn is great as Hutch, the person who gives Paige and her brother a tryout. Dwayne Johnson as himself is equal parts funny and motivational in his small role in the film. Nick Frost is the comedic standout as Paige’s father.
With a budget of $11 million, this is my favorite low budget film of the year, which is the reason that it deserves to be included on the list of top 10 films.
Even though this crazy wrestling world is a fictionalized world, The fans know a thousand percent if you’re not being real. Alright? That guy just now, that was The Rock. The Rock is me. Dwayne Johnson. Just with the volume turned way up, the treble adjusted, the bass. Same guy. So don’t worry about being the next me. Be the first you.
-Dwayne Johnson as himself
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