Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor knows better than anyone the degree to which he committed himself to ascending from apprentice pipefitter to undisputed featherweight champion in his bloody sport. So it makes sense that he sees himself as the center of his own universe and expects those in his orbit—trainers, family, his girlfriend Dee Devlin—to feel the same about him. McGregor's profound solipsism when in training mode—which he always seems to be in this worshipful documentary directed by Gavin Fitzgerald and co-produced by McGregor's media arm—is overwhelming, although mitigated a bit by occasional flashes of the native Dubliner's Irish wit and charm. Shot over four years, the film tracks McGregor's skyrocket rise to the top ranks of MMA fighting, culminating in a challenge for his belt that becomes very personal. But little is said about his crossover boxing duel with Floyd Mayweather last year, which McGregor lost. Extras include deleted scenes. MMA fans may be drawn to this hagiographic profile, but others can skip. Optional. Aud: P. (T. Keogh)
Conor McGregor: Notorious
(2017) 90 min. DVD: $19.98. Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (avail. from most distributors). Volume 33, Issue 2
Conor McGregor: Notorious
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