Review of American Wrestler: The Wizard (2017) by Lee M — 09 Sep 2018

"American Wrestler" is mostly tired old formula. Still, what the movie lacks in originality it makes up for in personality.

This review of American Wrestler: The Wizard (2017) was written by Lee M on 09 Sep 2018.

American Wrestler: The Wizard has generally received very positive reviews.

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