Corey Kastner

Okay, so Corey Kastner steps into the spotlight with Uppercut (2025), and, honestly, the film kind of packs a punch—pun very much intended. The story centers around a washed-up boxer, someone who’s had their fair share of hits, both in and out of the ring. This guy’s not just battling opponents, he’s fighting the ghosts of his past and the crushing weight of regret. There’s a lot of sweat, blood, and, yeah, probably some broken noses. You can almost smell the gym socks and cheap whiskey. What’s wild is how raw everything feels. You’re thrown into this gritty world where second chances don’t come easy, and the people around our main guy? Some want to see him back on his feet, others would rather see him flat on the mat. There’s this tension between hope and despair—like, you know he’s probably going to get knocked down (again), but there’s that stubborn part of you rooting for him to rise up swinging. The movie digs into family drama too, with old wounds and new betrayals making things messy. Kastner’s performance? Straight up, it’s intense. He’s got that haunted look, like he’s seen too much and survived anyway. It’s not just about the fighting, either. It’s about not letting life keep you down, even when you feel like you’ve lost everything that matters. The whole thing feels rough around the edges, but in the best way—authentic, a little ugly, but totally impossible to look away from.