David Michôd’s Christy tells the remarkable true story of Christy Martin, a woman who fought her way out of small-town West Virginia with nothing but grit, raw athleticism, and a will to survive. The film opens with Tears for Fears, an inspired needle drop that immediately sets the tone. What follows is an ambitious 135-minute biopic that delivers powerful performances and emotionally intense storytelling, even as it struggles with pacing and familiarity.