‘The Whole Thing Seemed Like a Parody!’ Raygun Netflix Documentary Slammed For Being ‘Worse Than the Olympics’
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September 09, 11:00 AM BST
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Netflix’s Raygun documentary has divided viewers, with some calling it hilarious and others praising its warmth. The film revisits the journey of Australian breakdancer Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn to the 2024 Paris Olympics, where her unconventional routine became a global meme.
Some critics have praised the film for humanizing Gunn, while online viewers have been less forgiving. Untold: Raygun: Breaking Badly has sparked fresh criticism, with some claiming it’s even harder to watch than the Olympic performance that made her famous.
Social Media Reactions
Reactions on social media have focused on the documentary’s tone, with viewers arguing it treats Gunn’s Olympic moment too seriously. One Reddit user compared Gunn’s husband to a Flight of the Conchords character and said: "the whole thing seemed like a parody film." Others found the scenes unbelievable, describing the doc as unintentionally funny.
One commenter expected mockery but found an inspirational underdog story instead. Another called it ‘atrocious,’ while others admitted they laughed because they thought the filmmakers had taken the wrong approach.
Gunn’s Olympic Performance Revisited
Gunn became a global sensation after breaking made its Olympic debut in Paris. Her routine, featuring kangaroo hops and the ‘sprinkler,’ went viral almost immediately due to its unusual moves and the social media era.
The documentary attempts to contextualize that moment by exploring Gunn’s background, her training, and the backlash that followed.
