The Iron Claw is Brilliant

[@raven3067]

Finally, a movie that Reaper likes. 😂

[@Sanseye]

He also likes "the whale"

[@daltonroller2998]

The list is now 3 movies and 1 TV show: The Whale, Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning, Iron Claw, and Bloodhounds

[@spaminator4444]

He’s in danger of ruining his reputation 😂

[@theshadow9973]

@@Sanseyeand Mission impossible andJohn Wick 4

[@StevenLewis-z6c]

Only cos 1 looks like paddy the baddy.

[@venger]

One of the saddest things Kevin ever said went something like this "I was once the younger brother. Now, I'm not even a brother at all"

[@dragovin08]

I just watch the movie and that scene got me

[@Vriappiopoi]

It is more like "I once had five brothers. Now I am not even a brother.".

[@JohnEastmanExAttyAtLaw]

the saddest thing is that Efron portrayed him, LOL. someone the size of the smallest brother. I just cant get over that part.

[@michaellee8815]

The real Kevin Ve said “just show how much me and my brothers loved each other, and I’ll give the film my blessing.” They NAILED that theme. It made me wish I had a bigger family and brothers like that. This movie and Godzilla give me hope for the film industry.

[@ChristianKnight-1054]

Who's that ? I can't find anything about him on Google.

[@beeb5872]

​@@ChristianKnight-1054 They abbreviated Kevin von Eric I think.

[@babychuma1]

Ended the year on a high note.

[@coreyhall1150]

I am the youngest of 4 brothers and 2 sisters. It has it's moments when it's good and it also has it's moments when things are bad. It roughened me up. I do know that.

[@danielkeizer4174]

A24 does it again. The only studio consistently turning out great movies at this point by taking risks on scripts. Great work guys.

[@WolfStory]

totally 100% agree

[@mala6238]

Truth

[@Spartacus114]

Ironically it’s because they’re a “smaller” (by Hollywood standards) studio. Smaller budget movies can afford to take risks, because if they fail you’re not losing so much money. The big studios pumping out $200/300 million dollar blockbusters “have” to turn a profit (in quotes because few of the recent stinkers actually have), so they become sanitized to appeal to the greatest potential audience. Makes sense in theory, but in practice everything they produce is watered down and generic because good art has to take risks and do something new.

[@danielkeizer4174]

@leviathanr53 indeed this was essentially their forte. But they are venturing out of that genre slowly. And succesfully. They also support new actual talent in producing a movie. Talk to me being a prime example of recognizing raw talent and backing it with huge commerical succes. As a movie freak I'm very impressed by this up and comer now slowly dominant in the field. Can't wait to see what they do next.

[@danielkeizer4174]

@@Spartacus114 ofcourse your right. But if you look at the biggest names we know now from their humble beginnings during the 80's it was a similar affair. King, Carpenter, Spielberg ect. All got minimal funding and had to make ends meet at times reusing and creating practical effects over digital ones that worked out extremely well in the long run. Look at Carpenters thing, they really did miracles with that budget and if it weren't for the poor promotion due to this lack of budget it probably would've made way more in the cinema. However the movie got a cult status and outsold anything else once it hit VHS making a hell of a lot of profit. The same thing happened to Jaws though they promoted it well enough to also be a box office hit. It was made by an amazing FX team that used minimal funding for maximum effect. It's a show tell sign that more cashflow is less important them creativity and drive. Same goes for "talk to me" where they did absurdly powerful effects as well as an original concept story and blew the competition out of the water who had 100x their budget. Disney ought to be scratching behind the ears at this point with their draconic budgets going to flop after flop because their unwilling to take a risk. Duck me they had that movie about human trafficking on the shelves and sold it for a fart only for it to beat their box offices succes by a landslide. It's embarrassing at this point....

[@darthdaddy3071]

I'm really proud of zac efron, he went from being a silly disney channel, teen girl heart-throb to a pretty skilled and well-respected actor. Good on him.

[@badconnection4383]

Between this, The Northman, Everything Everywhere all at once, and The Whale. I'm really loving what A24 is coming up with.

[@billjones5741]

The Northman isn’t A24 . But Robert Eggers’ two previous movies were which are both amazing.

[@games4us132]

"Everything Everywhere all at once" is another woke horsesh*t

[@tiedyemanatee9291]

Saw this movie the other day. Went in blind. One of the best movies ive ever seen. Top notch

[@N7gamer1337]

Hearing the reaper praise a movie must mean it’s good af

[@dantesinporno]

Reviewing modern movies must be roughly the equivalent of doing the butterfly stroke through a river of shit in order to analyze the taste, texture and smell.

[@pyropulseIXXI]

@@dantesinporno what an excellent 'analogy.'

[@DivineGaming22]

It is a really Fuckin good movie and very sad

[@claybass3631]

I had really high hopes for this one. Thanks for covering it. As a fan in my childhood years, the VonErics were a staple in my upbringing. Sad tragic family...

[@humbertoventura1344]

This is proof that the Reaper praises when the media is good enough.

[@onepunchmantolkienfan5383]

The funny thing is that Zac Efron looks more like Kerry von Erich with his built than Jeremy Allen White does!

[@Kabodanki]

only steroid can do such transformation

[@imoutocompalex]

I thought of your channel when "(Don't fear) the Reaper" played during the scene where he first meets Pam.

[@recapnerd2657]

Tragedy films may not be for me, but I’m happy films like this exist 👍

[@jackthumbikomkandawire8591]

A rare positive review from Reaper. Can't wait for the next

[@ThongorrtheBarbarian]

One of my favorite memories is getting my picture taken with Kerry Von Erich and Gentleman Chris Adams at the Sportatorium when I was eleven. The only photo I saved from my childhood. Good tines.

[@edwardhannah8507]

Another dark chapter in wrestling history but I'm glad it was told in a mainstream film for people who've probably never heard of the Von Erich brothers.

[@shamrockdragon7634]

I like the "Completely Unrelated Photo of Brie" 🤣

[@falesham.9981]

Thank you Reaper for also reviewing and suggesting good movies to us too. I haven't been in the theatres in months, ill def check this movie out.

[@gilly25th]

I can still remember the FreeBird, Von Erich feud. Terry Gordy slammed the cage door on Kerry's head in a steelcage match against Ric Flair. Also, when Kerry came to the WWF as the Texas Tornado!! I had no idea he only had 1 foot. I enjoyed this movie and highly recommend checking out "Dark Side of the Ring: The last of the Von Erichs." It interviews Kevin. He says that he never fully got over David. I'm glad you reviewed this!

[@DanielGarcia-us7tf]

This was the era of World Class Championship Wrestling. This was the territory of Fritz Von Erich and his sons. This was the era of Harley Race, Ric Flair, Bruiser Brody, Jerry Lawler, Kamala, Tommy Rich, The Missing Link and The Fabulous Freebirds. Rest in Peace Texas Tornado. The Iron Claw film shows the hardships and tragedies of the Von Erich family. The film needed two more music montages in the first 45 minutes of the movie since the story dragged at the beginning, but it then picked up for the rest of the film. The only acting weak link in the film came from the actor who portrayed Ric Flair who was atrocious in the role. This is during the era of World Class Championship Wrestling. This is the territory of Fritz Von Erich and his sons. This is the era of Harley Race, Ric Flair, Bruiser Brody, Jerry Lawler, Kamala, The Missing Link and The Fabulous Freebirds. Rest in Peace Texas Tornado. The Iron Claw film shows the hardships and tragedies of the Von Erich family.

[@thebigidea9659]

Nice to see you review something you like for a change. I know there is a lot of shit out right now especially those doctor who specials, but is important to give the spotlight to genuinely good movies and TV shows.

[@heftyjo2893]

Wow, this brings back memories of going to the Sportatorium as a kid. It was just down the street from the Lew Sterrett Justice center which is the Dallas County jail. So, that gives you an idea that the Sportatorium wasn't in the best part of town. I remember my Dad always getting pretty tense at the idea of going there. The place was absolute trash and completely filthy since by the 1980's the building was about 30 years old. But when you get hundreds of screaming lunatics together in a hardcore fighting venue, it was a blast to go watch some Wrastlin'.

[@BasementPepperoni]

These guys were royalty when I was growing up in Texas, I was only like 5 or 6 years old when they were in their hay day, but I distinctly remember them always being on TV

[@DoctorDave5]

Me and one of my mates at work were talking about this movie today and we both reckoned it looked good but we probably won’t go to the movies to see it. However as you point out, supporting good films is the only way to show studios that there is an appetite for them. I’m going to go see it.

[@backabeyond]

Saw Kerry Von Erich wrestle in my podunk Texas town in 1984. Never forget it.

[@profpigeon5441]

this movie stuck with me, I was thinking about it for a few days after. The actor who played the father killed it btw, the guy was on point with his performance.

[@babychuma1]

I thought Pam's performance was Oscar material.

[@TamlaPearsey]

Yes, and the Harley and David characters are good too.

[@MerchantOfClicks]

I pointed this out on Reddit but I love the afterlife symbolism of paying an Obol coin (the coin they flipped earlier in the film) to have Charon carry Kerry across the River Styx to the dock where his brothers were waiting for him in the underworld/afterlife/heaven. Beautiful touch.

[@kushdog8606]

I knew you'd enjoy this one. Fantastic film

[@slaapt]

The saddest part about the movie is that only one person, maybe two if we stretch things actually seemed to care avout wrestling. David, who would have gone to a doctor long before the damaged organ killed him, and maybe our protagonist, Kevin. I say maybe because I mostly got the feeling he wrestled because it was what he always did because it was what got his father's attention. He didn't mind it, and seemed to enjoy it at times, but he never seemed passionate about it. The rest all got their (short) lives hijacked to satisfy the demands of their father. A father who turned out to not actually care about any of them. Remembering that last scene with the tree and confronting their father makes me all depressed again. Although I wonder how much of this is generational trauma as well. Considering their ages and the time the movie plays out in, chances are decent his father/grandfather did a tour in a world war. And that will mess with a person's mind. This is a really good movie.

[@PollyCot]

Jesus Zac looks massive in this. Holt McCallany is such a great actor too.

[@DarkroomMedia007]

Me and my family watched wrestiling and follow this tragedy. Looks like a great movie.

[@grandmufftwerkin9037]

Remember when movies like this were the norm, and not the exception? Pepperidge Farm remembers. 😉

[@frederichiebler4690]

That very last scene man, Zac Efron nailed it big time...

[@rics1883]

Zac efron was simply amazing in this

[@henrygambles3652]

It’s brilliant and made me sob like a toddler because the pain featured is too real(I’m not talking about the Dad, I have a lovely father, legitimately the best), I can’t recommend it to everyone because of how harrowing it is but fucking hell it’s too real!

[@kayveethegoat1573]

You know it’s a good film when Reaper really 😊acknowledges how good it is. 😢

[@georgegeorge6897]

Feels so weird not having a Reaper video end with "It's a piece of shit" but im all here for it😂

[@hothotheat3000]

The Rock and Zac are friends, so Zac probably asked him for help with getting ready for the part.

[@ptitecame6688]

Reaper being positive is so rare that I’m immediatly tempted to give it a shot

[@midmiddleton163]

Brutal. Wrestling was huge when I was a kid in the US.

[@babychuma1]

Saw it 1/1, solid film. I don't see the father as a genuine character but as a composite. I think the brothers dynamic was like throwing a handful of ball bearings into a washer. Dad might of thrown them in but they bounced around off each other.

[@BigBoi-qf6vp]

Just sad that Chris Von Erich was not included within this. I know the director had him in an early script, but said that "Three suicides wouldn't be believable". Great movie though.

[@This.ability]

Happy New Year, Reaper. Wishing you and the channel continued success in '24. Great video as usual. Cheers.

[@theprovocateur9877]

Thank you for the recommendation! I’m definitely going to watch it now!

[@Patriot_1998]

Went and saw it the other night on your recommendation and really enjoyed it. Thanks Reaper!

[@vikingboyt]

That’s the first time I’ve seen a Reaper review with Lazlo saying “it’s a piece of shit” at the end

[@SlipdeGarcondeJour]

It's weird watching a positive Reaper review. Felt like I miss the Matt Berry clip on the end.

[@Zeuken]

Finally, a worthy movie!!!

[@freelancenerd4804]

Looking forward to seeing this!

[@Incalor]

Just saw it, it was quality. One criticism I would have is that despite their best efforts, they were still unable to trace the brothers' descent into hell individually. The rise and fall of each brother seemed to happen way too quickly for us to truly feel devastated for each individual. Still, dealing with 4 deaths is quite difficult, so I didn't mind that.

[@apollyon9-11]

Happy new year groover ,topman ,will definitely give this movie a watch

[@DragonMasterMack]

Y'know, I was just wondering what a "good" movie review from Reaper would sound like. And lo' and behold, here it is...

[@vskane]

Thanks, Reaper. I’ll pay for this one - when it eventually shows up here.

[@travismarshall3089]

Every movie needs a villain, so the scapegoat was Fritz. Kevin has already come out and disavowed Fritz's portrayal as a cold bastard without a heart. In reality, Fritz Von Erich was a kind old man and loving grandfather. And to clear up the basis of Kerry's death, it had nothing to do with Fritz, but rather a drug addiction and drug charges that had him looking at many years behind bars. This effectively ended his career and means to support his family. So, he fired a gun into his chest.

[@cecilharmon1832]

It is a completely awesome movie

[@iaz00]

my favourite movie

[@keithdavison2960]

So pleased your switching it up my man great video

[@mr.sophistication3232]

Right on. Will watch.

[@silvercri3356]

I’m predicting the Iron Whale is gonna be brilliant as well.

[@ThoughtsOfaDyingNihilist]

God I love it when reaper does a positive review of a movie/show

[@teddyo311]

Always a pleasure, Reaper.

[@blackdynamite_5470]

Thank you I'm gonna watch this movie in theaters

[@Blueberryp92]

Great movie!

[@artur5308]

I know that positively reviewing low budget movies (in comparison to blockbusters) doesn’t generate many views, so I wanted to thank you, Reaper! I will defo check this one. Kudos to Zach Efron for not just being the pretty boy from Highschool musical anymore.

[@beezysbeatz4924]

Being 57 I was a huge fan of the VonEriks and was amped when they joined Georgia Championship Wrestling (later WCW) and then the WWF (later WWE for sh!tfu¢k reasons). I'm going today to see the film

[@TheFoolishable]

This dude is a serious method actor. In one movie he is emaciated and lean and in this movie he is a bulky brute. Look at the size difference between baywatch and this movie

[@Scagguy4014]

Reaper ….. finally …. A good fucking movie .

[@jxw457]

I haven't been to a theater since Harry Potter deathly hallows but I'm planning on seeing this one

[@madebymonkeys5641]

I seen 'once i a life' with Anthony Hopkins, good film.

[@grandmufftwerkin9037]

Brie Larson is better known as the Iron Jaw.

[@yolo6670]

Lol

[@hayleylongster4698]

😂

[@Nick-hm9rh]

Its crazy how much older Zack looks now because of the Tren and other steroids.

[@johnspartan6352]

As much as i like seeing Reaper, destroy the movies these corporations try to shove down our throats, it's also nice to get recommendations for what to watch. 👍

[@RocketBirdz]

Well done!

[@miniaturesandstuff7376]

when can i see this in the uk

[@xavierwashington5408]

Yea you’re goddamn right

[@Ob1sdarkside]

When I read Iron Claw I was expecting an Asian kung fu epic

[@Invincible.gtg.omnifan]

I'm eagerly awaiting your "Echo" review 😂😂😂

[@empressink_]

Of course it's brilliant. I highly doubt they would've fumbled the bag.

[@OldManBedrock]

2024 will be year of Reaper.

[@xavierwashington5408]

Imagine living such a depressing life, that the director says, I wanna make ur life a movie, buts so depressing I have to cut a brother. And after I watched Killers of the Flower Moon, I completely understood, bc this too would’ve been a 3 hour movie with Chris in it

[@clintoruss153]

I love the dig at brie cheese

[@jesusisunstoppable4438]

Great video

[@Gazeasss]

Guys can someone tell me in wich video does Reaper makes a reference on Arcane ( the league of legends series) , i want to see it

[@Crypt.Bogey444]

Such a good movie really sad

[@DekkarJr]

Zac Efron would make a great wolverine imo. He's 5 8, not gonna find alot of ripped actors shorter than that who are still young.

[@MrFiddleedee]

Felt like I needed to lift weights after watching this.

[@eanderson9599]

0:22 reaper, do you know what a photo is

[@williamholmes7529]

Bravo Reaper, bravo 👏👏👏

[@champ1159]

Reaper is also quite brilliant

[@CineMATic2784]

What happened to Chris Von Erich? he is not even mentioned in the movie at all!!

[@williampeckham9838]

Keep up the recommendations. 😊

[@iamcanon18]

aaa the actor from mind hunter, someone get it back for season 3 plsss

[@IdealX-fr4eg]

If the reaper likes it I'm in

[@JTL_IRL-zz8cq]

Wait, Reaper likes the movie? It has to be amazing.

[@jodo2785]

Reaper likes Jack Reacher though, which is just poorly written wish fulfillment for the kind of guys who fantasize about murdering people.

[@JTL_IRL-zz8cq]

@@jodo2785 Oh..yeah I've definitely heard of Jack Reacher and it is definitely bad

[@RowdyRex77]

​@@jodo2785 Just because he likes one bad film doesn't automatically mean that liking a good film is a bad opinion.

[@jodo2785]

@@RowdyRex77 no but it weakens and nullifies alot of his criticisms, Jack Reacher is an incredibly contrived story with a ton of plotholes and a total abandonment of realism . . . yet he likes it and yet levies the same critique at star wars I still think some of his takes are good tho

[@surielaj9486]

Im sure youll be pleased with loki s2

[@erichendrickson8858]

David Von Erich Was The Best Of All 4 Sons / Brother s

[@milestrombley1466]

Don't play that movoe on Father's Day. 🤣🤣🤣

[@jamesgatz4490]

Why dafuq Zach Efron looking like Robert Z'dar?

[@kurthandrews6206]

Yeah baby !!

[@msmva8957]

Reaper is brilliant

[@synexthebarbarian8006]

5 dead brothers?!! Fuck