The Iron Claw - Budget of $15.9 million - 2 hours and 12 minutes
Jack Von Erich exits the arena after a grueling match to find his wife, Doris, and two sons waiting for him outside. Doris asks Jack how much the new Cadillac attached to their mobile home costs. Jack tells Doris he has to look like the NWA champion to get the belt. Once he has the championship, Jack will have money and respect. Doris prays for guidance in the front seat. Doris believes God will protect the family from the Von Erich Curse, but Jack thinks it's professional wrestling.
Years later, Jack runs WCCW promotion with his son, Kevin, at the top of the card. Jack and Doris's other sons, Kerry, Mike, and David, beam with pride at Kevin's in-ring accomplishments. Jack lets his sons know he has favorites in a particular order, but they are subject to change. Kerry is gearing up for the 1980 Olympics in Moscow, and Kevin will wrestle Harley Race in a non-title match. If Kevin proves himself, he will get the NWA title run Jack never did. Jack announces it's David's time to get into the squared circle and tag with Kevin. However, he wants Mike to train and put on weight. Jack openly tells Mike that Mike is his least favorite child. Mike wants to focus on music, not the ring.
Kerry returns home after the U.S. pulls out of the Olympics. Jack adds Kerry to the family business and makes Kevin, Kerry, and David compete in 6-man tag team matches. Kevin has the strength, but David possesses the mic skills. After the Von Erichs battle, Jack announces that David will go for the NWA championship. Kevin knows he has gone down a rank on Jack's list. The Von Erichs will fight to be at the top of Jack's list and the wrestling world while fighting the family curse.
This movie is a stunning tribute to the Von Erichs by bringing their story to a peaceful end. The casting was top-notch, and the actors embodied their roles. You can sense the deep love these brothers had for one another. The director overlays the brothers in the locker room, and viewers see their similar struggles and suffering. This camera technique is bold and resonates with the audience. And Kevin's final scream and attack will send a tear down your cheek. The brothers suffered so much loss within a few years. It's unbelievable that one family went through so much tragedy. This movie deserves to be seen on the big screen because it is honest perfection.
I give it 5 out of 5 stars
How much does it cost - Dottie
Let's move forward - Jack
I'm gonna be an uncle - David
Why is this happening to us? Why does this just keep happening - Kevin
I'll be back soon - Mike
Nice to meet you - Kerry
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