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Beyond the Mat
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pros: Lots of information, well made and entertaining, nice interview in the extras
cons: Takes a darker turn
Beyond the Mat - Yes, I am a wrestling fan. So what? 92%
I was never, ever, ashamed to admit that I was a wrestling fan. My fandom has never been a secret, a... See Full Review
pros: Pesents the business for what it really is
cons: Wrestling fans will be able to tell how dated the film is.
This film shows that wrestling is not as "fake" as its detractors say
For over a century, the world of professional wrestling has entertained its fans, and been the targe... See Full Review
pros: Heart warming, and heart wrenching.
cons: That because it involves wrestling, more people haven't seen it.
So Rasslin Ain't Real?
For every Hogan, Rock or Ric Flair, there are countless others who toil in hell in the world of wres... See Full Review
pros: Intriguing characters, well paced, wrestling without the glitz.
cons: You can tell that the featured wrestlers were carefully selected for maximum drama.
A glamour free look at pro wrestling
It's a directorial debut for acclaimed writer Barry Blaustein ("Saturday Night Live", "Coming to Ame... See Full Review
pros: Excellent personal view of the people who work in this campy form of violent entertainment
cons: Lacks view on development of wrestling from early days to campy spectacle seen today
Excellent and Very Personal Behind-The-Scenes Documentary on Pro Wrestling
Synopsis: Instead of being a general overview of the history and development of Pro Wrestling &#150... See Full Review
pros: Shows that wrestlers are not indestructible
cons: Not for the squeamish
Love wrestling? Hate wrestling? You'll love this!
Do you love professional wrestling? Do you hate professional wrestling? Either way, youll love this... See Full Review
pros: A Insightful, moving and compling piece of film-making.
cons: Possibly less interesting to those who aren't long time fans of the 'sport'...?
The men behind the magic...
Beyond the Mat is the infamous and compelling documentary charting the lives of some of Pro wrestlin... See Full Review
pros: Behind the scenes of pro wrestling
cons: it's not always pretty`
F**K the WWF
Here it is, the film "Vince McMahon didn't wan't you to see." And rightly so. Vince ends up looking... See Full Review
pros: almost the whole movie
cons: Attempting to make us feel extremely sorry for Jake "The Snake" Roberts
A Look Behind The Wrestling World.
With documentaries like this one, I am still trying to figure out why anyone wouldn't love wrestling... See Full Review
pros: WRESTLING
cons: too sad, didn't show many different wrestlers
A little sad
I love wrestling, so I couldn't wait to see this movie. But the way it was advertised, I was expect... See Full Review
Product Details
| Key Information | |
| Genre | Education/General Interest |
| Directors | Barry W. Blaustein |
| UPC | 096898635134 |
| Running Time | 1hr 42min |
| Available Formats | VHS: Unrated |
| MPAA Rating | R (MPAA) |
| Subgenre | Sports Heroes/Legends/Inspirations |
| Release Date | 1999 |
| Languages | |
| Original Language | English |
| DVD Editions | |
| DVD Editions | <Edition><item name="format">DVD</item><item name="runtime">1hr 48min</item><item name="company">Universal Studios Home Video</item><item name="date">August 22, 2000</item><item name="rating">R (MPAA)</item><item name="upc">025192110924</item></Edition> |
| VHS Editions | |
| VHS Editions | <Edition><item name="format">VHS: Rated</item><item name="runtime">1hr 42min</item><item name="company">Universal Studios Home Video</item><item name="date">August 22, 2000</item><item name="rating">R (MPAA)</item><item name="upc">096898571838</item><item name="sound">Sound Features: Surround, Stereo</item></Edition> |
| Professional Reviews | |
| Professional Reviews | (09/01/2000, p.38, Fiona Morrow): "...There is something moving, challenging and surprising about these men's lives..." |







