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Unstoppable Review: Critics brand Anthony Robles' inspiring sports story as 'bland' and 'formulaic' as J-Lo's latest film tanks at the UK box office


It might be a remarkable story, tailor made for a Hollywood film, however the reviews for Unstoppable have fallen flat with critics branding the film 'bland' and 'formulaic'.

The film follows the inspiring story of Anthony Robles (Jharrel Jerome), a young sports star who is born with only one leg and overcomes the prejudices of those around him and his own physical limitations to become a champion wrestler. The film follows the inspiring story of Anthony Robles (Jharrel Jerome), a young sports star who is born with only one leg and overcomes the prejudices of those around him and his own physical limitations to become a champion wrestler Kevin Maher praises J-Lo as he writes: 'Lopez has given standout supporting performances in U-Turn, Out of Sight and An Unfinished Life, yet none has been as accomplished and quietly effective as her role as a downtrodden working-class mum in this rousing underdog story.'

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