Unlike most of the previous entries in the Untold series, this one seems influenced by the notion of painting Jake Paul and his team in a positive light, which is also why it doesn't strike any emotional chords. The Pauls certainly come across as a bunch of spoilt brats, and their upbringing, while talked about slightly, could've been its focus. Instead, through slickly edited footage, we relive the high points of Jake Paul's career, both in YouTube and boxing. Could it have come at a better time? Paul defeated Nate Diaz in their Aug 5 fight, so if the makers could've waited for a little more time, they'd have had even more celebratory footage in their hands. Logan Paul also gives a lot of known insights, and now that he's a special attraction in the WWE himself, both the brothers have bragging rights, even if they continue to remain controversial as hell.
P. S. - I feel nothing for YouTube sensations. So, the Pauls will never be on my list of people to follow/admire. Not going to question how big of a box office draw they're, though. As Tyson put it, money and eyeballs have now become bigger than the sport itself. Therefore, Jake Paul will continue to draw big, which might indirectly help sustain the business side of boxing.
Untold Jake Paul and the Problem Child
2023
Action / Biography / Crime / Documentary / Sport
Untold Jake Paul and the Problem Child
2023
Action / Biography / Crime / Documentary / Sport
Plot summary
Pro boxing sensation — and perennial troublemaker — Jake Paul shares his unlikely journey from online prankster to power puncher in this documentary.
Uploaded by: FREEMAN
August 07, 2023 at 11:09 AM
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Not much newness here, it's all recap footage. Nicely shot/edited, as usual. [+51%]
Dont pay attention to the haters
Dont listen to the bad reviews. I guarantee you they all work for old school boxing. In one way or another. One guy says the fights are fixed then another guy says he's fighting retired fighters and other people say hes on steroids. Make up your mind. Boxing is dead. The ufc is a pale shadow of what it was when it started in the 90s. Hes playing stupid. Hes pretty dang smart actually. He goes the distance with Tommy Fury. Knocks him on his behind. But hes still not a real boxer? He fills seats. Hes annoying on purpose. Everyone cant see that for looking. And thats just what he wants. Judge for yourself.
Garbage film
This whole movie is a waste of time. Netflix completely missed the mark to pick this up. All it is a a trash YouTube guy who fights washed up old professional athletes.
In less than five years the Paul brothers will be nothing, and it starts with this brutal film. This marks the beginning of their end.
This film lacks depth and conviction. Netflix did a terrible job and they should have pulled out of this project much earlier. I couldn't get past the first 30 min because of how bad it was.
These kids don't know business and it's the people behind them that help with their execution. Netflix exposes how clueless the Paul brothers are.
HUGE WASTE OF TIME.