Review of Beyond the Mat (1999) by Jack F — 28 Jun 2007
The Film Vince McMahon Tired To Ban is an anthology of both the good and bad sides of professional wrestling. As a wrestling fan myself, it is ironic that I return to this film in the aftermath of Chris Benoit's murder/suicide to review a film which pornographises the sport to a warts and all status.
If fans see this, would they react well to knowing that Mick Foley carefully choreographs his stunts only to still come of bruised and bloodied? Would they feel sorry for the fact that Terry Funk is still wrecking his body at retirement age? Probably not, but then Barry W.
Blaustein doesn't really take sides. He just shows the world of wrestling for what it is, be it a hoax, a contact sport, a career or a self-destructive lifestyle.
This review of Beyond the Mat (1999) was written by Jack F on 28 Jun 2007.
Beyond the Mat has generally received very positive reviews.
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