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\"\"<\/a>I have no idea how true I, Tonya<\/em><\/strong> really was given the contrasting accounts from the two primary sources, in conjunction with any inserts Hollywood generally includes in these \u201cBased on True Story\u201d movies, but taken for what it is, it\u2019s a well made movie succeeding thanks to the performances by both Robbie and Janney.<\/p>\n

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I, Tonya<\/span>
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Genre(s): <\/strong>Drama, Comedy, Crime
\nUniversal | R \u2013 120 min. \u2013 $22.99 | March 13, 2018<\/p>\n

Date Published:<\/strong> 03\/03\/2018 | Author:<\/strong> The Movieman<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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MOVIE INFO:
\n<\/u><\/strong>Directed by: <\/strong>Craig Gillespie
\nWriter(s): <\/strong>Steven Rogers (written by)
\nCast: <\/strong>Margot Robbie, Sebastian Stan, Allison Janney, Julianne Nicholson, Bobby Cannavale<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DISC INFO:
\n<\/u><\/strong>Features: <\/strong>Commentary, Featurette, Deleted Scenes, Trailers
\nDigital Copy: <\/strong>Yes
\nFormats Included: <\/strong>Blu-ray, DVD
\nNumber of Discs: <\/strong>2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Audio: <\/strong>English (DTS-HD MA 5.1)
\nVideo: <\/strong>1080p\/Widescreen 2.39
\nSubtitles: <\/strong>English SDH
\nDisc Size: <\/strong>38.9 GB
\nCodecs: <\/strong>MPEG-4 AVC
\nRegion(s): <\/strong>A, B, C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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THE MOVIE \u2014 3.5\/5<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Although the Tanya Harding\/Nancy Kerrigan tabloid fiasco was an international event, I recall it being covered almost non-stop here in Oregon, since Harding was from Portland. So even at the age of 13, it was hard to not hear or read about it. Now with this black comedy I, Tonya<\/em><\/strong>, the whole scandal comes back into the forefront with various TV specials and, of course, Tonya Harding herself no doubt enjoying being back in the limelight.<\/p>\n

The movie opens stating this is “Based on irony free, wildly contradictory, totally true interviews with Tonya Harding and Jeff Gillooly” and from what I read, Harding and Gillooly could not agree on anything when interviews separately by screenwriter Steven Rogers, even their first date was inconsistent… So with that, I do take the events presented here, outside what was verified on video, with a huge grain of salt.<\/p>\n

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Tanya Harding (MARGOT ROBBIE) is a talented ice skater that began at the age of 3 and we follow her career, primarily beginning in her late teens when she meets her first boyfriend, later turned husband, Jeff Gillooly (SEBASTIAN STAN) and, at a young age, the trauma of her father leaving her and her mother (ALLISON JANNEY) to fend for themselves.<\/p>\n

Problem for Harding is, being from the wrong side of the tracks as it were and not having a whole lot of money, her brass persona turned off those within the skating community, regardless of her talented. Of course, her personal life ain\u2019t pretty either. Her (on again, off again) marriage to Jeff was plagued with abuse and an aggressive mother pushing her hard, showing absolutely no affection whatsoever. I don\u2019t know if this how she was in real life, but irredeemable character and insight into Tonya\u2019s psyche.<\/p>\n

Although Tonya Harding\u2019s notoriety was about the attack (i.e. knee-capping) of rival \u2014 while according to this movie, they were once friends \u2014 on Nancy Kerrigan takes a back seat, both the planning and the attack itself, to examining Tonya Harding and her chaotic life and considering one has no idea who to believe as all those involved are of, to say the least, of questionable character.<\/p>\n

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As a black comedy, I, Tonya<\/em><\/strong> does work rather well. Margot Robbie is tremendous as Harding and Sebastian Stan playing Gillooly does well playing a clueless rube and there are some darkly funny moments. But the standout, clearly, was Allison Janney was the wickedly portrayed mother, and you can see why she received a Best Supporting Actress nomination. Just the \u201cinterview\u201d footage with a parakeet on her shoulder was enough to see all you need.<\/p>\n

Now, if you\u2019re looking for answers as to whether Harding herself new of the attack, you\u2019ll be left with the impression, at least I did, that she did not (the initial plan was only to mail a threatening letter). Personally speaking, and this is outside of my critique of the film, if the planning\/attack were conducted even halfway as haphazardly as it was portrayed, it is entirely believable she was oblivious in the matter.<\/p>\n

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Besides the performances, and some of the oddities on how the Kerrigan attack was conducted, there\u2019s not much else I, Tonya<\/em><\/strong> really stands out. The direction from Craig Gillespie is decent with some interesting aspects like one-shot takes or crane shots while Harding was skating, particularly the pivotal triple axel scene, and her one claim to honest fame.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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SPECIAL FEATURES \u2013 3.0\/5<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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This release comes with an embossed and semi-reflective slip cover<\/strong>. Inside contains the Digital HD<\/u><\/strong> redemption code.<\/p>\n

Audio Commentary<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 Director Craig Gillespie sits down for a low key track chatting about what attracted him to the project, Margot Robbie\u2019s performance and just the story as a whole.<\/p>\n

Deleted Scenes (17:25; HD)<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 There were five scenes that were cut down or removed from the film completely, in all likelihood for pacing issues.<\/p>\n

Behind the Scenes (15:53; HD)<\/u><\/strong> is split up into multiple parts, looking at the casting, story, direction and visual effects:<\/p>\n