Why Aren't More People Talking About 'The Fire Inside'?
The film that should be on your radar.
Viewers are loving the new film, The Fire Inside starring Ryan Destiny as renowned boxer, Claressa “T-Rex” Shields. Although the film is gaining traction amongst small social media communities, the film has yet to receive support from Shields’ counterparts.
Directed by Rachel Morrison, The Fire Inside details Shields’ early boxing career. During the press run, Shield notoriously made her stance: “Listen, my biggest thing went, they told me they were doing a biopic about me… I said ‘This is not a Rocky movie.’ Don’t play with my boxing. So if you’re going to get somebody, she has to train.”
Given her quote, fans questioned whether the film would live up to the hype. Well, just two days after the film’s release, the movie received high praise — especially Destiny for her role.
“The Fire Inside had me crying like a baby great movie. 10/10,” a fan tweeted. Another shared, “Everyone needs to go see this movie. Add it to your nosferatu, complete unknown, or baby girl viewing days.”
From intimate details of Shield’s arduous career to Destiny’s ability to shapeshifter into Shields herself, viewers fell in love with the Michigan native’s story. However, her peer’s support has been almost nonexistent.
“So let’s talk about it! A whole biopic about my life & my journey in boxing but only 2 female champions have said anything about it,” she wrote. Yet, the fighter has been dragged into online discourse with rapper Remy Ma, which repeatedly made headlines.
The lack of support is clear as Shields herself continued. “But y’all love to call me a hater,” she said before adding, “That’s why I shine so bright.”
Despite a lack of industry support, viewers are building the hype.
Keep reading for the best fan reactions.
just walked out of the fire inside. ryan destiny i have to give u tens for that! pic.twitter.com/cWwYLBqcUB
— 👨🏾💻 (@soIodown) December 26, 2024
The Fire Inside was incredible 🔥@RyanDestiny did an amazing job of depicting @Claressashields journey. I laughed, cried and was so proud. Everyone make this movie apart of your weekend plans!
— A.Nicole (@WanderinSheep) December 27, 2024
“The Fire Inside” is that rare sports movie when the story actually gets more inspirational, more layered, more interesting, AFTER the big game/match/fight.https://t.co/YsFkUIbJWJ
— Richard Roeper (@RichardERoeper) December 27, 2024
the fire inside the best movie that came out this year! bout cried 😓 , its forever flint vs everybody!!
— breology (@nichol3nds) December 27, 2024
Just got back from seeing The Fire Inside w/ my mom & sister …. only word to describe this movie was AMAZING!! @RyanDestiny the woman you are, outstanding job 👏🏾
#TheFireInside I hope everyone goes to support this film!!! pic.twitter.com/3OajJKVEjl— 🧡 Shana 🧡 (@ShanaMarissa) December 27, 2024
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