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Old 04-02-2024, 02:01 PM   #15477
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The Iron Claw (2023) - 7/10

I really enjoyed this. Ill keep this brief in fear of the forums:

I feel like cutting chris out was distasteful but i understand there are time constraints. Still it makes me feel gross. A human life erased somehow.

The wrestling is poor but its better than most movie wrestling. It comes off bizarrely though. Its a work and it isnt and it doesnt do any work to differentiate. It doesnt affect the film though. These points will only impact wrestling fans, maybe even workers specifically in many instances. Stuff where guys arent grabbing wrists properly etc. It strikes me visually but thats only because i know too much.

That said when i heard of a Von Erich movie i assumed Efron was playing Kerry. Turns out Kevin is the lead. Makes sense in hindsight. Efron is outstanding in this. Its the performance of his career. Easy. The film is gripping and hits some high emotional moments that really resonate.

I think this is a fine wrestling film for general audiences.
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