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luquillo

Rating:

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

the_mow

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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

hickry-hawkins

Rating:

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

ninelives353

Rating:

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

dhmac

Rating:

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

Durango

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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

iamlegend

Rating:

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

xxxxer

Rating:

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

LoneWOlf316

Rating:

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

bookworm33

Rating:

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..."