The Iron Claw – Movie Review
Director: Sean Burkin (Martha Marcy May Marlene)
Writer: Sean Burkin (Screenplay)
Cast
- Zac Efron (The Greatest Showman)
- Jeremy Allen White (The Bear)
- Harrison Dickinson (Where the Crawdads Sing)
- Maura Tierney (Liar Liar)
- Holt McCallany (Mindhunter)
- Lily James (Cinderella)
Plot: The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s.
Runtime: 2 Hours 12 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: The Iron Claw starts as we see how Fritz Von Erich (McCallany) dreamt of being the NWA Worlds Champion. He has trained his sons Kevin (Efron), David (Dickinson), Mike (Simons) and Kerry (White) in the ring. Kevin was the oldest and first in the ring and Von Erich name carried a lot of weight in their territory.
However, Kevin always believed the family was cursed and when tragedy starts hitting the family. Despite having Pam (James) in his life, he struggles to deal with the losses and find his own place in the business.
Verdict on The Iron Claw
The Iron Claw is a biopic following the lives of the Von Erich family. They were one of the biggest families in wrestling in the 1980s, but their lives are covered in tragedy. We follow Kevin’s life as he deals with the tragedies happening around him.
This is a movie that gets to highlight the tragic lives of the Von Erichs. It focuses more on the oldest brother’s view of the tragic moments and how they affected his life. If you know going in, you will be prepared for the events. However, being unaware proves how sudden the moments are. The performances are fantastic with Zac Efron shining throughout the movie.
Where to Watch
The Iron Claw is currently in UK cinemas.
Final Thoughts – The Iron Claw is an amazing sports drama following the tragic lives of the Von Erichs.
