The question of how one would use another opportunity in life seems to be the central theme explored here. The film appears at a relevant moment, given recent news about athletes failing doping tests. It's set roughly fifteen years in the past and draws from the true story of an athlete. Specifically, it focuses on Lance Armstrong, a cyclist from Texas known for his consecutive victories in 'The Tour de France,' and examines the choices he made with this second chance. It’s a compelling biographical film, although I found myself unsure about its ultimate message. It's unclear whether the story intends to be uplifting—highlighting his fight against disease and contributions to cancer patients—or critical, exposing how he manipulated the system for fame. Ultimately, it seems to present both sides of the coin, containing elements that are admirable and those that aren’t. I appreciated the screenplay’s attempt at balance when portraying such a divisive figure. The narrative feels reminiscent of a modern ‘Robinhood’ story, except instead of taking from the wealthy, he deceives his way to success. The methods he employed were astonishing. While what he did was wrong, it's undeniable that he excelled at it. Ben Foster delivers an outstanding performance; I’ve primarily seen him in supporting roles, but here, he takes center stage. This film serves as a reminder that deception cannot last indefinitely; eventually, justice will prevail. Many people dislike Armstrong, and this sentiment carries over into the movie's reception. There are those who support him, however, and finding myself somewhere in between makes it difficult to form a clear opinion. 6½/10

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