EARLY ACCESS: The Iron Claw FULL REACTION (Patreon)

As former pro wrestlers, this hit close to home as we grew up knowing and watching Von Erich's. Exceptional and visually stunning! Incredibly stylish, irresistibly charismatic, and profoundly heart-wrenching. The storytelling is tender, genuine, and quintessentially American, revolving around themes of family, brotherhood, and the sacrifices embedded in the pursuit of the American dream. The film is enriched with the splendid imagery and textures of the sun-kissed seventies.

The Iron Claw effortlessly captures a specific era and mindset in American life, as well as the wrestling culture and authenticity, delivering an immensely entertaining, impactful, and emotionally resonant experience. Though, we do feel they could've shown how truly loved the Von Erich's were. They show a tiny glimpse, but they did not capture how truly rockstar-like it was. Would've been a nice little touch. We are surprised they left out their other brother Chris. We hope we can find some answers as to why they left him and his story out. They tackle some very heavy issues in this film. But, there is a lot of way their story could be told. It was a very unique perspective from Kevin. That scene at the end with Kevin and his kids was very emotional. It hit hard.

While an ensemble piece, it is Zac Efron who steals the spotlight with a performance of a lifetime! His portrayal is beautifully nuanced, brimming with heart, sorrow, and vitality, displaying both physical dynamism and profound introspection. Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickenson, and Stanley Simmons all displayed a wonderful definition of brotherhood that demonstrated the strength of their ties with one another. And shout out to all of the cast and crew. Good to some current wrestlers in this too!

The Iron Claw is simultaneously gut-wrenching and beautiful, narrating a tragic tale of brotherhood, love, pain, expectations, favoritism, and legacy. The tragedies left us heartbroken, yet the shared brotherhood among the characters was profoundly moving. Hold your loved ones close!

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Watched on: Amazon Prime

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