I- Tonya Review

: Unlike traditional biopics that seek to "set the record straight," I, Tonya suggests that the truth is often buried under layers of self-interest and trauma. II. Class Warfare on Ice

Harding's ascent to fame was swift and remarkable. In 1991, she won the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, becoming the first woman from the United States to perform a triple axel in competition. Her unique style, which blended artistry with athleticism, captivated fans and critics alike. As she prepared to compete in the 1992 Winter Olympics, Tonya seemed poised to become a gold medalist and a national hero. I- Tonya

If Robbie is the heart, Allison Janney is the ice pick. Winning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, Janney plays Tonya’s mother, LaVona, as a chainsmoking, parrot-owning monster of emotional cruelty. Her line, "You’re skating for a sport that thinks I’m white trash to give trophies to girls whose parents didn’t beat them," is delivered with such surgical precision that you despise and (in a sick way) respect her honesty. : Unlike traditional biopics that seek to "set