The Iron Claw - Movie Review

[@chrislemchi3635]

The final scene with Kevin and his sons....damn, it hit. Zac Efron nailed it.

[@Trav2733]

For real! If you don’t cry or at the very least choke up during that scene you’re a robot.

[@RumneyRock]

We'll be your brothers dad 😔

[@w.iraheta3769]

That hit like a ton of bricks 😢

[@iang8169]

It wasna great movie but rhe guy playing ric flair was awful . If he'd had a bigger role he could have rocked the movie

[@MisterE1976]

I agree wholeheartedly!

[@JordanNMovies]

To think Zac Efron went from High School Musical to this…it’s been great to see him evolve as an actor the past 2 decades

[@thealjohnsonshow2188]

+JordanNMovies Exactly

[@diablejambe3460]

At first i was like "probably not that close to two decades". Then i checked and yeah, its been 17 years since high school musical so yeah, thanks for the reminder regarding my age lol

[@DropoutJerome]

Zac Efron was really out of place. He was the only one juiced out of his mind. That coupled with the work done on his face he's starting to look like a neanderthal. There were a lot of shots in the movie where he just looked completely unnatural and gross.

[@GLASSB182]

Wtf, you're right, it has been about 20 years! I didn't even realize that because Efron looks like he's aged only around 5-7 years.

[@2_572]

This is his final evolution.

[@sydguitar99]

I'm happy to see Jeremy Allen White continue his legacy of playing actors with devastating lives. The guy just knows how to invoke so much emotion

[@rumblefish9]

just not a lot of range though. he plays one type of character and he's good at it but very limited range

[@sydguitar99]

@rumblefish9 in those characters he plays, he shows a lot of dynamic acting skills

[@AceGoodheart]

I was not that impressed with his role as Kerry Von Erich.

[@Spooky_515]

I thought he killed it as Kerry. Efron is the one that dropped the ball. Dude has nothing to offer but his looks. Lucky for him that’s all that matters to the entertainment industry

[@AceGoodheart]

@@Spooky_515 The guys who played Fritz and David Von Erich did a good job. I agree that Zac didn't remind me of Kevin at all. Still a good movie though.

[@omigomez756]

The scene that had me in my quiet tears was after Kerry's suicide. Reuniting with his brothers. Then the ending with kevin crying while watching his sons playing. Man this was a great movie.

[@topspot4834]

Yeah it was really good. I held it together most he movie, but the part that got me was when the Mom couldn't put the dress on. The photo of the family was at least uplifting, look happy and certainly a good looking bunch!

[@anthonyskrobul3726]

Both of those scenes had the same effect on me.

[@upashah]

Absolutely, I was fucking ruined

[@cell9899]

"I use to have brothers, now I'm not even a brother" 😢😢

[@amo903]

Same, I didnt cry until the scene where Kerry reunites with his brothers and the last scene. Its kind of ironic.. im usually a crybaby but this whole movie I was just mad. Mad at the dad for being the cause of everything, mad at the brothers for putting themselves thru all this, mad at the mother for staying silent.. but after that scene with Kerry, I finally cried. Just like kevin, we were finally able to let it all go and just grieve the brothers..

[@DanV900]

If you know the true story, it’s actually even more tragic where they left out the youngest brother whose story was arguably the most tragic of all. He also died by suicide. The father pulled a gun on Kevin and said he didn’t have the guts to join his brothers.

[@DanielGarcia-us7tf]

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.

[@Sisyphusquit]

This movie is more kayfabe than fact.

[@matthewgubbins8515]

The Von Eric family is the definition of tragedy

[@DanV900]

@@claywinn32 He loved pro wrestling more than any of the other brothers and he was injured so easily due to his medication for his asthma which led to more brittle bones. He would get hurt on simple maneuvers where he just couldn’t be in the ring ultimately to do what he loved at a high level.

[@GG-kn2se]

The director deliberately left it out because with it the film becomes too tragic, and while it’s an aspect of the movie he didn’t want it to be the core. Just interesting so thought I’d share.

[@73richg]

The scene at the end when his kids ask him why he’s crying and he says to them “I used to be a brother and now I’m not anymore.” Sad.

[@BotBoss96]

😢😢😢

[@shansen3003]

His kids said they’ll be his brothers 😭😭

[@quintonmarksberry]

Could never imagine the pain that Kevin had to go through with losing all of his brothers. But extremely happy that Kevin got a happy ending with his family getting bigger with his grandkids

[@freddiegrace3770]

I can not imagine that kind of pain. I lost one sister and it hurt me to my core to this day I can not imagine losing all of my sisters! He has to be strong, and is wife really gave him the love he needed to go on.

[@andu1854]

And Kevin also didn’t force his sons to be wrestlers (they wanted too and I hope they know when to quit

[@pavkey88]

Thanks for ruining the movie for me

[@Cagon415]

​@@pavkey88why are you looking in the comments of a movie review?

[@bennettbranch7958]

@@pavkey88you did that yourself watching a review of a movie you have yet to see and engaging in the comments.... But good try though 😂🤣

[@blueskybelyr]

They left out so much tragedy too. There was another brother that died by suicide who wasn't even in the film, and David Von Erich had a baby daughter that died by SIDS. Really sad stuff. The ending SPOILER - where the brothers hug their toddler oldest brother, Jackie, had me absolutely sobbing. As well as Kevin crying watching his sons play, because he'll never play with his own brothers again.

Really enjoyed this one. Holt McCallany was pitch-perfect as Fritz. Fully expecting the Oscars to ignore it, but I hope it picks up some surprise momentum.

[@guitarjavi75]

Why are expect the Oscars to pick good movies at this point?

[@chucksenhowzen9740]

@@guitarjavi75this movie doesn’t fit all the diversity checklists

[@themachine9000]

@@chucksenhowzen9740 cry harder

[@anthonylesley982]

True sadly

[@nms7872]

​@@guitarjavi75this is the most contrarian nonsense ever. The oscars nominated many good movies. This year the supporting actor category has Oppenheimer, Killers of the flower moon, poor things and May December in the race. If you can't find anything good there you have weird standards

[@JoeChillton]

It's nothing short of a miracle Kevin survived this, and got his own family.

[@420benton2]

Jeremy Allen White in interviews seemed to understand the psychology of wrestling better than a lot of the wrestlers today

[@toonfannufc1157]

Spot on mate 👍

[@Smokey1419]

​@@bryanhoyte1490 No. No, he's got a point. WWE and especially AEW cater mostly to the smarks who just want spot after spot without any logic behind it

[@GV213]

Jim cornette said this

[@alarrim29574]

@@Smokey1419refreshing to see someone say this and include both wwe and aew instead of just saying one company and glazing the other

[@strikingmachine2975]

the man who portrayed Ric Flair did a fine job. i don't understand all the h8te..

[@mosj9876]

AS a Texan I seen the Von Erichs at the Sportatorium and in my home town. I grew up just loving to see them and when the tragedy just kept coming, even as a kid, I couldnt believe why it kept happening. Im sure many fans mourned like we did So seeing this movie will be hard to watch because it was like watching super heroes when you're a kid.

[@nattydelights6381]

Can’t wait to hear that Tom Sawyer in the theaters!!!

[@benwasserman8223]

I really think Zac Efron should get an Oscar nomination for his performance. Cillian Murphy will probably win it, but Efron was great here.

[@thealjohnsonshow2188]

+benwasserman8223 Agreed

[@__-wm9lu]

His accent sucked

[@iang8169]

Its too bad the movie cant get a nomination also, because it doesn't meet the b.s mandatory diversity quotas

[@jackpowrie3]

@@iang8169did Oppenheimer?

[@Andrew-lu3rx]

@@iang8169that’s fucking insane.

[@jaylucien669]

Chris story would've taken up a lot of time but it is a story worth telling. His tragedy began after birth, as he suffered from severe kidney problems. The doctors were able to treat him but these treatments greatly stunted his growth. His max height was 5'5". Even so, Chris desperately wanted to be just like brothers and take up wrestling. Like his brothers he worked hard but sadly played hard too, as he developed a cocaine problem. He got his shot at wrestling in the early 90's after Jerry Jarrett had bought out World Class. Chris gave it his all but he just didn't have it. This, along with his cocaine addiction sent him into a deep depression and led to him taking his life by self inflicted gunshot in Sept. 1991. Naturally, Chris' death devastated the entire family but it was even harder on Kerry, who was just as much Chris' surrogate parent as he was his older brother. Had Chris lived and prospered in life, there's a very good chance Kerry doesn't take his own life over a year later.

[@arlopear7136]

A series would have done way more justice to the Von Erich story. It's impossible to tell in a 2 hour movie as The Iron Claw perfectly demonstrates.

[@Spooky_515]

It centered way to much around Kevin when it’s advertised as the Von Erich story.

[@above.average.gaming.natio3026]

cuz he's the only one still alive from the main fam@@Spooky_515

[@johncook9392]

Chris really was the most devastating loss in the family, for the reasons you mentioned. And with that I totally understand why they didnt include him in a movie that is already overloaded with emotion and devastation.

[@Rjensen2]

No. The kidney problems, depression, and suicidal actions and thoughts were because of the pretisone he was taking for his asthma.

[@Rowri88]

there is an episode of Dark Side of the Ring documentary where they covered their story, they even brought the family into the episode. perfect companion to this movie in my opinion

[@johncook9392]

Getting into pro wrestling in the late 80's and early 90's, I only knew of Kerry Von Erich as the Texas Tornado.... When I saw that Dark Side of the Ring episode, I was absolutely floored and gutted as I had known NOTHING of the Von Erich's outside of Kerry. And even with Kerry, I didn't know how he had passed!!!

[@dl4569]

If anyone is curious about that show...If you have an Hulu account, the show is available and the episode covering them is the 4th episode on the first season.

[@K0m30ng]

As someone who has been a fan of Zac Efron since his High School Musical days starting in 2006, it's awesome to see how far he has become in being a talented actor. One of few Disney Channel stars that didn't went crazy, I'm so proud of him 👍

[@WhelmedButReady]

I'm in the same boat as you. Will always be an HSM fan. And have always followed and rooted for those former DC stars to be successful. Seeing Zac Efron get his star on the WoF and this movie's success just makes me so happy for him

[@Woozlewuzzleable]

He needs to lay off the juice though, it's even changed the structure of his face.

[@kevinsardines1950]

@@Woozlewuzzleableit was a car accident

[@knockitoffhudson3470]

He's absolutely batshit what are you on about? Did you see his documentary. The guy is like Tom cruise in the 90s.

[@Rich-yy7ny]

@@Woozlewuzzleableyou think that steroids did that to his face lmao… he had massive amounts of plastic surgery

[@gorrow1990]

You really can see how much Zac has grown as an actor since his "High School Musical" fame. I hope the Academy doesn't overlook him this year. His performance is so essential to making this movie great while emphasizing its depressing themes and consistent sense of despair.

[@adamelder1610]

I saw it yesterday. I'd seen the trailer a couple of times, and I knew it would be rough. I still wasn't ready. I'm a softy, but I don't think I've ever shed as many tears for a movie as I did this. The scene right towards the end with the four brothers absolutely broke me. On the flip side, it made me thankful for not having a father who put the weight of his expectations and dreams on his children.

[@kirani111]

A father who prioritized his ego and his values over the very wellbeing and happiness of his beautiful family. A failed and callous patriarch.

[@Often_Uneliable]

I love how the film balanced the relationship between the brothers and their father. The sheer weight of expectations and love the family held for each other was heartwarming but also somewhat morbid when it came to the Father.

[@Spooky_515]

That was a problem for me. Fritz was portrayed as a bad father because he pushed his boys to be their best and to not accept anything less. That used to be the American way, the best get the job, no place for second best and that’s why America was the greatest nation in the world back then and why it’s a woke mess now

[@fonnyjootball512]

​@@Spooky_515lol are there ever times when you snowflakes dont cry about what you perceive as being woke?

[@roblo9313]

⁠@@Spooky_515 you say it so black and white. Clearly, there is a line, and their father crossed it. That’s what makes their story tragic. Especially the actually real details of how their father actually pushed the last one to his suicide himself. You’re clearly delusional.

[@batesdude728]

⁠​⁠@@Spooky_515 I understand your point but there are most certainly lines to this. He was a bad father for many more reasons than just pushing his children to be the best, but that lesson alone was often mutated into a cycle of neglect.

[@Rjensen2]

@@Spooky_515 Mike and Fritz weren't even on speaking terms when he died, and Mike never mentioned Fritz in his suicide note.

[@robotsex111]

One of my favorite movies of the year. When the credits began to roll, I literally started crying in the theater. Not just tearing up, but literal crying. I don't believe that's ever happened to me in the theater before. It's such an amazing and powerful film. I can't recommend it enough.

[@zackhayes1268]

Pretty soft man

[@Subliminal_Panda]

There was not a dry eye in the showing I went to. Every single person in the room felt the weight of their pain.

[@mastershake6292]

​@@zackhayes1268🤡

[@IcecAnimates3104]

@@Subliminal_Pandawow!!! Your so MANLY!!! Is that what you want people to think when you wrote that reply? Honestly the amount of insecurity you have to type this out makes you look more soft than the guy who wrote this comment tbh. Do something better with your life rather than shaming others. Do better

[@thebatman4279]

​@@zackhayes1268Being afraid to cry is a sign of insecurity.

[@arinleoczko1250]

Most Ric Flair line of all time: "MY SHOES. COST MORE. THAN YOUR HOUSE!"

[@iang8169]

The guy playing flair was absofrikenlutley hopeless

[@Luke101]

The entire cast is amazing but Zac Efron is just tremendous. What a triumph of a performance. So glad he finally got that role to showcase his dramatic talent

[@ryanreviews8566]

you can love someone for the things they've done or who they were but still understand that what they did was absolutely wrong.

[@EdwardSanchezProductions]

Zac Efron looks like He-man in this movie

[@5FtOfAnger]

I was thinking the same thing😂

[@duffyyoung9661]

I bawled like a baby at the end of this movie. I turn to my left and a lady is recording the entire row simultaneously crying with me….i won’t spoil it. But this movie changed me. I have 4 sons. Nothing is more important than family.

[@zachdavis6272]

My mom babysat for Kerry in high school for his daughter and was there when that family fell apart around her I grew up with stories of them my entire life and can’t wait to watch it

[@sydguitar99]

They need to give Zac the oscar just for the amount of gear he had to take

[@gottagetitgaming7759]

So glad to hear that this film is good. Such a tragic story with the Von Erichs. I don't know how Kevin Von Erich can still smile today after everything he went through loosing so many of his brothers.

[@samuellee257]

I think Zac Efron did give his best performance in recent years. So glad A24 continue to put out original and unique films.

[@stonecoldku4161]

Another thing that could've/should've been added were that David was married at the time of his death, and Kerry had two daughters at the time of his death. The movie's focus is on Kevin, so I understand just like I understand why Chris just wasn't in the movie. But showing that those two had families outside of the brothers could've added more to the overall story as well.

[@michaelbush1374]

Yea. I wish they would have at least added Chris. It almost seems disrespectful to leave him out. Because Chris was the runt only standing at 5'5 and had brittle bones. He took his life because he always felt like he was in his brother's shadow. Leaving him out makes it almost seem like he's still under their shadow.

[@bexx7956]

I agree but it’s the same situation with Chris. The movie would have to be much longer because they can’t just be like “by the way he has a wife and kids”, they’d have to develop it into the movie as well as how they were affected by the death(s). I honestly think they should’ve made it a series rather than a movie that way they can include everything.

[@Wired4Life2]

@@bexx7956 Yeah, the dramatically-licensed contrast of only Kevin finding a good wife is meant to emphasize how only he was able in the end to grasp a good fatherhood as his way to break the “curse”.

[@arlopear7136]

@@michaelbush1374 well said. Chris was an extremely depressed young man who after the death of the brother he was closest with, Mike, felt like he had no place in the family & Durkin's decision to omit him from the movie is kind of like saying he really didn't matter at all. I've always felt the worse about Chris out of all the deaths and after all this Iron Claw drama it's only increased

[@ShinbrigTV]

As a wrestling fan and someone that was already familiar with the story...I cried twice in this film.

[@StayWavyK]

The end credits where it showed Kevin’s children and their grandchildren broke me into tears immediately in the most joyful way. What a story.

[@DCBarca]

This movie touched me unlike any other. I lost my older brother when I was 13 and I’ve lost an older cousin who was like a brother to me 2 years ago. Seeing the same pain portrayed on screen was a rush of emotions that I’ve felt I could never get anyone else to understand. I felt seen thanks to this amazing movie. I hope one day I can see my brother and cousin in heaven like in the movie 🖤

[@liveforthelordbeforeitisto5141]

Insightful thoughts. Looking forward to seeing the movie. By grace and mercy, without earning anything, as a child would we can receive the gift of everlasting life in heaven through believing the sacrifice of God's Son.

[@hali_55]

I’ve been a fan of Zac Efron’s acting chops since he first came on the scene with High School Musical. I actually rewatched those movies not that long ago and his talent really does shine even in cheesy Disney movies. Then you have movies like Charlie St Cloud and Extremely Wicked and it becomes clear his talent has always been there, just not fully tapped into. I’m glad he’s finally getting recognition for it!

[@JeffBird86]

Sounds like Efron is going through his mcconaighey phase in his career. Started out in rom coms but picking better roles as times goes on.

[@K0m30ng]

High School Musical is a classic. Whether people like it or not, Zac truly shined in the trilogy, Disney utilized him very well and I'm happy for that. I mean geez, the "Bet On It" sequence where he was just a random guy dancing to a mental breakdown at the golf course?? Bro put so much effort into making a satisfying scene and my god he did it

[@ImRonDurden]

You watched High school musical? lol That alone renders anything you say, non valid.

[@macraehiggins7129]

Watch Paperboy. John Cusack is the real scene stealer but he was still good

[@danielreyes5063]

@@ImRonDurdenare you 12 years old smh

[@CemeteryCorvus]

Ironically I feel like killers of the flower moon could have been a solid hour and 45 minute movie and The Iron Claw could have benefited from being a 3+ Hour emotional roller coaster. Loved the movie, the ending got me!

[@iang8169]

It was a great movie except for the actor playing ric flair was absofrikenlutley hopeless . If he had a larger role he could have recked the movie

[@TheWonderpickle]

@@iang8169hard to find someone to properly replicate the nature boy's brand of charisma. A couple of his inflections during the promo scene were on point imo but otherwise kind of a jarring performance especially if you're familiar with Ric Flair.

[@iang8169]

@TheWonderpickle id also love to know why tjey didn't at least use his phrases , its not as if flair has them copyrighted

[@scapegoat8180]

@@iang8169 Should've thrown a wig on MJF. Would've hit the promo and the strut much better. Or hell, I would have been less distracted if it was Jay Lethal rather than the actor they hired.

[@iang8169]

@scapegoat8180 jay would have been great haha. They really should have just bought the archival footage of a flair promo and used the real deal

[@mhlkta8516]

Happy to see Zac Efron mature as an actor. Love this gritty realistic movies that hit you in the gut. This is in the same league as the original Rocky, Raging Bull, and The Fighter. Can’t wait to see this again, and again.

[@AHalevonEric]

The Von Erich story is a sad one. Still, hoping Iron Claw is successful enough to inspire more adaptations of wrestling tales. Bruiser Brody's death would make a compelling movie, for instance.

[@mannyomega713]

gino hernandez too

[@AHalevonEric]

And New Jack, come to think of it.

[@mramos1126]

don't let carlos colon hear you say that

[@scottkehoe9514]

Saw it. Loved it. Zac Efron should win an Oscar for this role.

[@kondoriano4813]

I agree except for that last part, fuck the Oscar's. Efron is too good of an actor that he doesn't need any validation from those cocksuckers.

[@LorenzoC2314]

No. But he did do great

[@universal3024]

Nah. Too much toxic masculinity for the average Oscars activist

[@jkelly1418]

Thank you!! When Rick Flair appeared on screen it took me out of the film a little (definitely felt off performance wise) but as soon as he enters the locker room the actor did a phenomenal job.

[@Grief0032]

Zac deserves an Oscar for this film!

[@vulcankhionethedigielite2356]

This is really good movie. Von Erich family is one of saddest family in Wreslting.

[@DanielGarcia-us7tf]

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.

[@duuuval_delight0099]

What an incredible movie with outstanding performances done by the actors.

[@ihateithere9298]

Growing up in Dallas, Tx in the 90s I've heard about the Von Erics from my mom, WWF fan and loved the Texas Tornado. I've seen their documentary, and I'm going to check this kut this weekend. I appreciate the review.

[@mohamedsaffee1891]

Friendly reminder IGN gave this movie a 5 while it gave The Marvels a 8 and Aquaman 2 a 6

[@hokemoseley2934]

lol IGN - dumb reviews for dumb people

[@thealjohnsonshow2188]

+mohamedsaffee1891 Who cares? Honestly?

[@Stoic_Poet]

I lost my brother and my sister.. so tears will flow when watching

[@GilDice]

"I used to be a brother, but now I don't have any brothers..." Broke my heart, man. Me and most of my brothers aren't too close, but i still fear the day I lose them.

[@Quasimdo]

This is the review I've been waiting for for a while.

[@drunkdealer583]

I honestly thought that Zack Efron was going to play Kerry, after all he was the best looking of the Von Erichs. However, It does make sense for him to take on the role of Kevin, the last surviving brother. I remember that Kevin was the scrappiest member of that family. The one that used the Iron Claw the most. It was such a tragedy on how it all ended

[@mdawson5581]

Efron is quickly becoming one of my favourite actors, very underrated imo

[@edyoung2621]

One of the saddest movies ive ever seen, but one of the best movies of the year. As one past comment said this isnt even the full story. But this biopic was told with so much respect to the tragedy. This was a masterpiece

[@matthewjopling672]

The only jeremy review, ive been waiting for all year! Cant wait to see this

[@nateds7326]

As soon as I saw that it was a movie about the Von Erichs I was like "oh wow this movie is gonna be BRUTAL to watch"

[@ginalessthan3speedle]

As someone from Texas...I may be a bit bias but I loved it! Excellent!

[@DragonHeart613]

I've been looking forward to this film since it was first announced. As a lifelong Pro Wrestling fan, as someone who watched Kerry Von Erich when he was The Texas Tornado in WWF and as someone who's always been fascinated about the story of The Von Erich Family, this movie is definitely right up my alley. Just sucks that the filmmakers left out the youngest Von Erich brother Chris. SIDE NOTE: If anyone here in the comments are interested in learning more about The Von Erich Family, I highly recommend Cultaholic's documentary video The Rise & Fall of The Von Erichs.

[@DeVstatrOmga]

There was the Dallas Sportatorium where everyone from The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, etc. all started early in their careers and worked at many moons ago. My parents said that building in the 70's and 80's had a lot of up and coming talent that eventually saw many make it and others go through rough times like the Von Erich family. There's a clip of The Rock on Joe Rogan talking about Texas wresting and how they were molded by that era of wrestling.

[@neomaxiezoomdweebie1]

I grew up in Dallas and watched the whole story unfold in real time. Not sure if I'm prepared to relive the tragedy of the Von Erichs' but I desperately want to see a gut wrenching movie this year.

[@xfactor3000]

I still have a lump in my throat after watching this movie. I would be absolutely shocked if it doesn't walk away with some Oscars.

[@iang8169]

The movie is ineligible because it doesn't meet the mandatory diversity quotas that movies now need to meet in order to get nominated but zac Efron is allowed to be nominated

[@xfactor3000]

you make a good point. if they were race-swapped they would have been handed the oscars the day before lol@@iang8169

[@stevebarnes8368]

I was always fascinated by the Von Erich story (a similarly tragic wrestling family are the Grahams from Florida). The documentary Heroes of World Class is fantastic. I remember seeing Kerry in Summerslam 91 when I was a kid and thinking, “wow, that guy looks just like He-Man.” Was a big Texas Tornado fan for his short run in WWF/E and was shocked by his suicide in ‘93. Their story led me to focus on an investigation in multiple suicides in families as my undergraduate thesis. I was surprised that they left out Chris’ story although for the purpose of the film it makes sense, I just couldn’t believe it when they had the family photo with a picture of Jackie Jr on top and there was no Chris. (Lance makes it but not Chris.)

[@cuthwulf]

I grew up in this era in the South with this wrestling playing out every week. So glad they finally got their respect on the big screen. The Von Erichs were like wrestling royalty during a time when there was very little money involved and it was a real passion to continue performing, complete with no support for mental or physical abuse, and with your only reward being a small weekly bump from the audience and a maybe just enough pay to eek out a living.

[@adriantuttle771]

Love the warhammer references. Can't wait for your future reviews of the many films and shows in their universe.

[@keltonrichards169]

I feel i have to say this. As an older brother who has gone through some hard family times, this movie "iron claw" speaks volumes, in so many ways that I hope most people will never know. Truly a movie for the ages

[@noey4560]

My main gripe is that physically, Zac Efron is more of a Kerry while Jeremy Allen White is more of a Kevin. But after watching the movie, there was no other way to do it. Kerry needed White’s angst. Zac was the believable farm boy white-meat babyface.

[@B-Mag]

Zac Efron and Holt McCallany deserve nominations for sure

[@guesswho7294]

About time u upload this video!! Been waiting since Thursday

[@azzu12]

its a travesty that this film and Zac were left out of all awards conversations. wth happened there?

[@Potato_salad345]

I used to watch the von erichs wrestle in the late 80's and early 90's. Especially when kerry von erich wrestled in the WWF as the texas tornado . I used to buy a lot of wrestling magazines at the time, and was fully aware how the family members died one by one. Then kerry died , i read it in wrestling magazine and i was truly shocked as they died one by one

[@macmusicreview]

I was completely blindsided by this movie, knowing nothing about the real-life story before watching it. I have four brothers and I cried a lot.

[@Rjensen2]

It was 5 brothers, but they didn't think 1 was important enough. A lot of the movie is typical bio-pic nonsense.

[@jackconnaughton]

Just saw this. Not just Zac Efron’s performance, but everything about this movie blew me away. Outstanding

[@Aging_Casually_Late_Gamer]

The fact they cut out what happened to the youngest brother is a shame.

[@Artofcarissa]

When I saw the trailer for this movie I barely recognized Zac Efron, they made him look so different with the hair and everything!

[@401RISaint]

The true story of the Von Erich’s is heartbreaking.

[@thebrownbaldy]

Ilidan isn't lying at all, you are not prepared. Even as a wrestling fan and knowing what happens to this family you're still not ready.

[@tombrand236]

Interested to see this! Along with The Wrestler - two amazing films showing the dark side of the sport. Also worth checking that out if you’ve not seen it

[@MichaelZillacraft]

Me and my mom saw it and we loved it. The film even made us cried. As we agreed that my grandpa would have loved to see this film.

[@chrono050]

as a wrestling super fan this story is one of the most tragic in wrestling history .. Dark Side of the ring did an excellent episode on them

[@theextexianlibertarian3332]

I grew up in lake Dallas not 15 minutes from the Von Erich ranch. My mother knew Chris personally and was a huge fan of theirs in the 80s and 90s. It was amazing to watch this movie with her. We all loved it

[@MrFoolD]

Absolutely loved this movie. Can't wait to see it again!

[@Doc569]

This made me a grown ass man who has never cried from a movie cry. It hit me hard

[@Phished123]

I saw Iron Claw yesterday and im still thinking about it today. Its a damn shame that in all likelihood this movie is gonna be left out come awards season. It deserves a nod 100 percent at least for Best Actor, and Best Original Song, the way the movie diegetically uses "Live That Way Forever" as the song Mike is playing with his band at he college party, almost foreshadowing all the terror to come, only to bring it back for the credits with almost a whole new meaning. The movie is done so well, the cinematography and directorial choices are spot on. There are at least 2 moments in that movie that didnt surprise me(Because i knew the story as a wrestling fan) but got genuine gasps from the audience, one of them due soley to the directorial and blocking choices made by Durkin. Stellar movie, although i may be a bit biased as a wrestling fan.

[@Shockwave99999]

I had no idea of the story of the Von Erich family, only that it would apparently break my heart, and that there was a suicide in the family (no idea who it’d be at the time). After having just gotten out of the theater, the scene that’s sticking with me is actually when they’re at the college party, and the youngest son is playing with his band while singing how he wants to stay this way forever. Having that lingering knowledge that some real tragic shit was gonna go down, it was a beautifully haunting moment accompanied with a song I can’t get out of my head. That brother’s death scene was also the toughest to see, at least for me.

[@ErwinSchrodinger64]

It's one of the films that you thought a lot of liberties were taken for the story telling. What happened to the family was much worse. The tragedy was so abusive they actually had to tone it down. I had to seriously fight the emotions watching this film. The on factor that blew my mind is the compassion and love the brothers had for each other. They weren't perfect but their love for each meant everything to them.

[@timothy5977]

I don't know if it's true because nobody ever talks about it, but I heard that when Kerry Von Erich was in WWF as the TexasToronto, that was after he was in a motorcycle accident and loss his lower leg. And was still able to perform and nobody could tell. That's how good he was. 🤷‍♂️

[@shansen3003]

It’s in the movie

[@bignapolean3068]

Interesting that they called the movie Iron Claw, because that's the one thing I knew about the Von Erichs, thier signature move.

[@blackkcinamacritic]

This was a great movie one of the top 10 best of the Year yes it's emotionally wrecking but it's very very good😢😢❤👏👏👏👏

[@josapienza5]

Deeply sad. What a story. Kudos to Effron who nailed the good soul of Kevin. It resonates long after like you said too jeremy...oh dear. Hold loved ones close after this!

[@juanfabian482]

Que actuación de Zac Efron se merece ser tomado en cuenta en los Óscar porque demuestra dolor tristeza no solo fue físicamente si no mentalmente

[@abritton7575]

Ya when you are Texan and grew up in Dallas ~ They were gods on Saturday night !! 💪🏻 This Family was epic and Heartbreaking 💔 what they went through to build that dynasty!!

[@neverclevernorwitty7821]

Wow, you managed to slip in a Warcraft and a Warhammer reference into a movie about wrestling tragedy. On point today!

[@DanielGarcia-us7tf]

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.

[@waverlyking6045]

A lot of WCCW talent met premature deaths and I’m not just talking about the Von Erichs. Chris Adams, Gino Hernandez, Rick Rude, The Ultimate Warrior, Bruiser Brody, Terry Gordy, Buddy Roberts, Jeep Swenson, Buzz Sawyer, and I’m sure I left out some I can’t remember.

[@AceGoodheart]

It was a good movie and definitely enjoyed it. I wish however this movie spent a little more time showing the success and relationship of the 3 brothers in WCCW. Also, this movie missed out an emotional part of Kevin Von Erich's life after he lost all his brothers. Kevin walks into a pawn shop and steals a rifle (or shotgun) and as he's walking out the pawn shop owner tells Kevin, "We love you Kevin". When Kevin got in his truck he broke down and cried. He walked back into the pawn shop to return the gun and the pawn shop owner and Kevin hugged each other.

[@TheZarr]

Still wish Jeremy got to see Radical so we could’ve gotten a review. Feel like it wasn’t talked about enough and it’s easily in my top 3 movies of the year.

[@almanzaadrian500]

I love you for reviewing this movie , i don’t think it’s getting the praise it deserves

[@wrymehexin3885]

I was SO glad that I held out for this movie, it was the last movie I watched in 2023, and it with just one viewing at the tail end of the year became my second favorite movie of the year just behind Spider-Verse

[@GilDice]

Kerry joining his brother in the afterlife was heartbreaking

[@vigneshrb1626]

At this point, if you know its a A24 movie just go watch it!

[@trippiemikee_6303]

I haven't cried in theater since Marley and me but I was dead was wiping tears at the end of this one

[@OrthoLou]

This is the perfect example of a movie that was really good in all of the ways it set out to be... but also one I could never see myself wanting to watch again. This shit was pretty rough..

[@DanielaAdames]

One of the saddest movies I've seen in awhile! I did not know the about the story or the family curse, so every time there was a loss, I was in shock and praying there would be no more. As you said, knowing the real story is even more tragic and shows that perhaps their dad did push them all too far. I could not be happier to know Kevin got his happy ending and peace despite all the loss he experienced.

[@alexisnaranjo]

The ending fking got me, as i'm walking out the theater there's a guy with clipboards asking for my opinion on the movie and i'm like NOT RIGHT NOW MAN !!!! 😭😭😭

[@paradisecity0406able]

I'm glad Jeremy didn't sleep on this movie