I, Tonya has been promoted heaps here in Australia so it's been hard to miss. But in case you're living under a rock, this is based on the true story of US figure skater Tonya Harding.
I think this film's fantastic & I really enjoyed it. Australian Margot Robbie stars as Tonya and I mean stars! She's up for Best Actress at the Oscars for this role and Allison Janney, who plays Tonya's mum LaVona, is up for Best Supporting Actress. I wouldn't be surprised if the latter takes the win as she is brilliant in this playing a really brutal character who pushed Tonya really hard and made few friends along the way.
The film does examine Tonya's childhood to help set the scene but most of it is set in the 1990s when Tonya was battling to be the world's best figure skater, including beating her great rival Nancy Kerrigan. If you're about 30+ you may recall 'the incident', when Tonya's ex-husband conspired to injure Kerrigan. The case resulted in international headlines and career-ending consequences for Harding. The film is sympathetic to Harding but also not hugely flattering - I think it strikes a good balance that seems fair.
I thought this film was terrific and would happily recommend it. I feel compelled to tell you that the person I saw it with found the violence a bit much (it is definitely peppered with lots of violence), to the point it would mean she's not inclined to recommend it. Didn't hate it, just wouldn't recommend you rush out for it.
I reckon this 3.5 star review in the Sydney Morning Herald is fair, if you'd like to read more.
Trailer here. In cinemas now.