Manny (film)
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| Directed by | Leon Gast Ryan Moore |
| Produced by | Jay Bajaj Ken Mayer Ryan Moore |
| Narrated by | Liam Neeson |
| Cinematography | Sjez Thierry |
| Edited by | Lenny Mesina |
Production companies | Wonderspun Revelin Studios |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Manny is a 2014 documentary directed by Leon Gast and Ryan Moore.[1] It covers the life of professional boxer Manny Pacquiao, from his impoverished life as a young boy to his boxing glory to Philippine politics. The film is narrated by Liam Neeson.[2] Additionally, interviews of friends, family members, and people associated with professional boxing, combined with archival footage of Pacquiao, were used throughout the movie. Notable appearances in the film include Oscar De La Hoya, Jimmy Kimmel, Jeremy Piven, and Mark Wahlberg.
Overview
The film covers how Manny Pacquiao overcame odds to become the person he is today.[3]
Release
The film was initially released on March 8, 2014 in the South by Southwest Film Festival. It was also released on May 16, 2014 in the Little Rock Film Festival. It had limited release in the the US on January 23, 2015. In Pacquiao's home country, the film was released during the Sinag Maynila Film Festival on March 18, 2015 followed by subsequent releases in select cinemas.[4]
Critical Response
The film received unfavorable reviews from critics and currently holds a 25% "rotten" rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 12 reviews, with an average rating of 5.2/10 citing the film to be "shallow."[5] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 35 out of 100, based on 7 critics, indicating mixed to negative reviews.[6]
References
- ^ "Manny Pacquiao documentary to premier in March - The Ring". 11 February 2014.
- ^ "Liam Neeson narrates Manny Pacquiao boxing documentary". news.com.au.
- ^ "Sparring in the Boxing Ring, in Politics and in Life". The New York Times. 23 January 2015.
- ^ "Manny (2014) Release Info". imdb.com.
- ^ "Manny (2015)". Rotten Tomatoes.
- ^ "Manny (2015)". Metacritic.