#The Iron Claw Movie Review

[hollywoodalreadydidit]

The Iron Claw - Movie Review (Non-Spoiler) Terrence reviews the new #VonErichs biographical film The Iron Claw, and is floored by the film and #ZacEfron's performance.

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[alexisgentry]

Bring tissues because Zac Efron will make you cry

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[assembledpress]

The Iron Claw: *arguably* 2023's most brutal (and re-watchable) film

Whether you like wrestling or know nothing about it, The Iron Claw is for you. Need me to prove it to you? Here are my 2 reasons:

1. Zac Efron

2. Jeremy Allen White

If reason 1 peaked your interest, that means you like hot muscular men doing hot muscular things (valid), and if 2 was what convinced you, you've already proved you like to watch things with complicated messy and devastating family relationships with a hint of depression. You're welcome!

The Iron Claw, for those unaware, follows the true story of the Von Erich family, a famous wrestling family that supposedly carried a curse after a series of extraordinarily tragic events occurred.

If you know nothing about this story, I won't spoil it for you, especially when the best education on it comes from this film. Not only do you of course witness the lives of each Von Erich brother, but you get wrestling explained to you via a conversation between Zac Efron and Lily James, who really does play the ultimate girl next door turned strong supportive wife so well here.

At its core, this film is about family, and more specifically, about siblings. When you really think about it, siblings have such unique relationships, seeing as they are raised often in the same environment, yet can branch into such individual and vastly different people. But that bond, whether it be a product of nature or nuture, good or bad, sticks with siblings their entire lives. In that way, this film does an excellent job exploring the feeling of protection you feel over a younger sibling as well as the indescribable pain of not being able to provide that protection when a sibling starts on their own independent life path.

It's an emotional watch and one that at times had me speechless at the way this family operated for unfortunately too long. Shrödinger's guns correlated to each tragedy are laced through the film, making this true story feel like a perfectly crafted fiction; there are so many signs pointing to what will go wrong, it doesn't feel like a real human being wouldn't spot them. Along with the writing, where some single lines burn themselves into your brain due to the strength of your weeping, the film proves itself an outstanding tragedy crafted under the "based on a true story" sports film banner.

And I'd be amiss to not go back to my reason 1 and reason 2 of why to watch this film: the incredible actors and their stellar performances. While I think Efron really takes the cake here as the lead of the film, Allen White is excellent, as are Harris Dickinson and Stanley Simons as the other Von Erich brothers. And of course, there's the spectacular Holt McCallany as the Von Erich partiarch. Their performances really deliver the dramatic and emotional impact of the film, and I can't stress enough how their portrayal of a family wrecked is something to behold.

It's so good, you may have to watch it twice, just to fully feel The Iron Claw's one-two punch (this is a boxing joke being made by a film nerd to make it seem like I know about wrestling; clearly, I do not).

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[radishprincesss]

my top 10 of 2023 <3

add me on letterboxd:

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[tinyreviews]

Pretty good story, it’s excellent for a biography. In the end, it took family to save Kevin from the family curse. Must Watch if you are into pro wrestling or biographies.

The Iron Claw is a 2023 biographical sports drama film written and directed by Sean Durkin. Based on the life of professional wrestler Kevin Von Erich and the Von Erich family, the film stars Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Maura Tierney, Holt McCallany, and Lily James.

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[siamesekins]

The Iron Claw (2023)

i sobbed uncontrollably, i hope the theater full of men did as well

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[filmbrokiller]

Just Watched: The Iron Claw (2023) Dir. Sean Durkin

When I first heard of this film I intrigued by how it might turn out. From the early BTS shots of Zac Efron in his funny 70s wig and tight shorts to the first trailer, I was along for the ride and excited for its release. However, I never expected to be so heartbroken and moved by it.

I'm not big into sports films but this wasn't at its core , really about that. Ofc there were stunningly choreographed matches throughout backtracked with badass songs like Tom Sawyer by Rush but overall, this film was about family, generational trauma, toxic masculinity, and breaking cycles. Pro-wrestling works as an excellent backdrop for this story having been a representation of the Von Erich brothers' unity but ultimately the vessel of most, if not all, of their troubles and tragedies.

While there were stellar performances all around Zac Efron had me floored. He carried the Von Erich legacy with grace here and delivered an honest and raw performance of a man who suffered so much loss. He is at his very best (so far) here and I am rooting for him at the Oscars.

By the end, I was torn apart and put back together again, so moved I couldn't contain my tears and struggled to catch my breath. It was so beautiful it even made my dad cry!

This is easily one of my favorite films of the year and I highly reccomend it to everyone. After seeing this, you'll wanna call up ur family members and tell them you love them, I know I did.

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[ciegeinc]

Movie Review...The Iron Claw

(4/5) Often mentioned in the story, the family's superstition of a curse looked to be true. I wonder if that curse was, what's currently being dubbed, "Toxic Masculinity." Although common with that generation of men it was enraging to watch.

This film was drenched in machoism (from their bodies, the sport of wrestling and the father's attitude) all led by a contrasting soulful character found in Zac Efron's portrayal of Kevin Von Erich. The pressure of being the oldest by default, the emotionally empty parents, the grief of watching all your brothers die...its only a blessing that Kevin didn't lose his mind. One of the final scenes where he finally breaks down and his sons comfort him was gut wrenching but it also signified the end of the emotion less cycle that their family was plagued with. The only thing I didn't like is that the story didn't concluded how Kevin's and his father's relationship concluded. Incredibly sad story overall.

The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports.

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[lovtalk]

letterboxd is fun to log the movies you’ve seen or to discover movies you wanna watch one day, until you get to the review parts and see people making the most unfunny jokes and seeing them sit at the very top with the most likes. even worse when it’s on serious movies

#cause why am i seeing jokes being made about the iron claw?? did you not fucking watch it? #no one on that app is funny. it’s clear that most people watch movies as early as they can so they can get the top review and it’s so corny

[emeto-film-critic]

Submission* The Iron Claw - 2023

NOT SAFE - A,V•

For The Iron Claw (coming to theaters 12/22), there's a part during a wedding where the groom steps away into a bathroom, and we hear an extremely graphic v* noise. The groom opens the stall, and aftermath is seen.

*** This is a submission from the community. I personally have not reviewed this film.***

Thanks for the submission!!

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[capncarrot]

The Iron Claw

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[tinseltine]

We're 2 days from Oscar Sunday!  And I finally finished MiniMovieReview Extravaganza 19

Here's short summary, longer posts on tinseltine.com/reviews

WONKA| Warner Bros Pictures  | Writer/Director Paul King  Co-Writer Simon Farnaby

A waste of a prequel. There were so many ways to approach this material and they went with the most unimaginative display of froth imagined.

THE COLOR PURPLE| Warner Bros Pictures | Director Blitz Bazawule Screenplay Marcus Gardley | Based on Alice Walker’s Novel

Perfectly cast.  Spectacularly designed, wonderful musical numbers, it still had heart and struggle, and yet, it was just good, not great.

LEO| Netflix | Directors Robert Marianetti, Robert Smigel, David Wachtenheim | Writers Robert Smigel, Adam Sandler, Paul Sado

This should have gotten so much more attention.  Please do yourself a favor and watch it on Netflix on a Saturday afternoon, you'll be very delighted with this little tale.

THE IRON CLAW| A24 | Writer/Director Sean Durkin

Some true stories just shouldn't be true. So sorry for this cursed family. Would have been a better Oscar Best Picture nominee than The Holdovers.

SALTBURN| MGM Studios/Amazon | Writer/Director Emerald Fennell

If only Emerald Fennell could have restrained herself from going sensational in the 3rd act, this also could have been a Best Picture contender.

ZONE OF INTEREST|  A24 | Writer/Director Jonathan Glazer

So effective. So meaningful. So boring.

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[angelofverdum]

The Iron Claw

The only thing I know about wrestling is what I learned watching GLOW, which is enough if you ask me.

But this movie does not focus on that. It's all about brotherhood and how your family's curse is often just your father.

You know the world of Hollywood is not holy, because Zac Efron didn't get a nomination for Best Actor, but Bradley Cooper did.

I really like the movie. The way it was told, the editing, the acting; Everything was on point. I can't believe it got snubbed by the Oscar.

However, I thought I was gonna cry my eyes out watching the movie, but I didn't. Maybe, my expectations were too high.

Anyways, It's always nice to remember that masculinity is a prison, And me personally? I'm happy that I have sisters instead of brothers.

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[rye-views]

The Iron Claw (2023) dir. Sean Durkin. 7.5/10

I wouldn't recommend this movie to my friends. I wouldn't rewatch this movie.

Zac Efron's body is no joke here.

The deaths within the real family is so sad to learn about. Damn, at the crowd coming to these funerals.

Michael Harney's hair color is a new vibe.

This movie reinforces my confusion on the appeal of wrestling shows like this. It's so much brutal and so much show.

I am interested in what the wrestling stage feels like and what wrestling on it feels like. It seems different from what I imagined. I never really thought about the impact on Olympians when the country decides not to participate. I don't think this is a sad movie, but the story behind it is sad. Butm there's a lot of goodness that comes from Kevin's love and care for his brothers. We love the empathy in his kids. I did almost tear at the part when Kevin was saying how he's no longer a brother. The parents being so involved and so uninvolved in their children's lives could have essays written about it.

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[hypeonmovies]

The Iron Claw

At first glance, The Iron Claw presents itself as a coming of age story about a wrestling family. Four brothers following in the footsteps of their former wrestler father and finding their own place within the industry. The first 30 minutes of the film exemplifies this plot and provides a sense of joy, but this only foreshadows the tragic events that would occur. Writer/director Sean Durkin excels in creating a story that shows both the brothers’ familial bond as well as the factors that lead to their downfall.

Firstly, one of the biggest takeaways from the film are the actors’ performances. Zac Efron takes the reins as the leading man and fulfills the responsibilities of his role. The audience follows him from his wrestling days with his brothers to his journey to becoming a family man and father. Not only is it clear that Efron buffed up for the role, but his performance from excited for the future to grief ridden is superb. The roles of all of the brothers- Harris Dickinson’s David, Jeremy Allen White’s Kerry, and Stanley Simons’ Mike- also greatly display the transition of ambitious performers to tortured souls. Holt McCallany’s performance as the patriarch, Fritz Von Erich, is a notable performance as well showing how the father’s own personal goals overshadowed the health and wellbeing of his sons.

Another takeaway from the film are the cinematography and sound. Both contribute most to the wrestling scenes. Every slam to the ring or the concrete is felt by the audience and every punch and kick dramatically overstated, so the audience feels as if they’re in the ring as well. The camera rotates in a way where every wrestler in the ring gets a good shot and every maneuver is clearly viewed. It’s as if you’re in the audience at the stadium watching them in real time. No move is lost especially the Von Erich’s signature move, the iron claw.

The film is not without its flaws. It glosses over some events quickly and doesn’t fully explain others. However, overall the story is clear. The story of a family torn apart by their ambition. An ambition that would lead to their downfall.

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[jimsmovieworld]

THE IRON CLAW- 2023 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Ever since i was a child, people said my family was cursed"

In the 1980's, The Von Erich brothers start to dominate the world of professional wrestling. From a young age they're trained for greatness by their tough as nails father Fritz and given his signature move, The Iron Claw.

As they reach the top of the business, tragedy strikes over and over again...

Based on a true story.

Incredible drama. An amazing lead performance from Zac Efron and great acting across the board from just about everyone except the guy who played Ric Flair. Funny, engaging and moving from start to finish. Brilliant movie.

Executive producer: Maxwell Jacob Friedman. Directed by Sean Durkin. Distributed by A24.

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