by - written on 22/08/08 (Very useful, 56 readings)
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Beyond the mat is an inside look at what takes places behind the cameras and behind the scenes of the world of professional wrestling. The DVD caused alot of controversy when it was released with many saying that it was all one sided and very biased. Barry Blaustein who directed the feature and grew up himslef as a fan asks ... Read the complete review
by - written on 30/12/07, updated on 06/05/09 (Very useful, 88 readings)
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Barry Blaustein has produced/written some big films during his career (Police Academy 2 and a number of Eddie Murphy films); he is also a massive wrestling fan. He decided back in the late 90's to put together his two loves and make a documentary that delved into the business he loved. He took the approach of concentrating on ... Read the complete review
Beyond The Mat (DVD): Imagine The Level Of A Mind That Watches Wrestling (823 words)by - written on 02/03/05, updated on 18/05/05 (Very useful, 112 readings)
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My title is taken from a line almost at the start of Beyond The Mat, and it's a common and I feel stereotypical view of non-wrestling fans. What sort of a person enjoys a 'sport' where people beat each other up, except they don't really because it's scripted, choreographed, rehearsed, and fake? Beyond The Mat is a gritty ... Read the complete review
by - written on 25/07/01, updated on 23/08/01 (Very useful, 77 readings)
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When Vince McMahon Jr. bought his father's wrestling company, the WWF in 1984, he turned a onetime regional wrestling promotion into a world-wide phenomenon. Vince wasted no time in building the reputation of the entertainment driven WWF. He soon forged links with the world of Rock music, thus kicking off the era that perhaps made ... Read the complete review
by - written on 18/06/01, updated on 18/06/01 (Very useful, 29 readings)
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American wrestling is seen as a big business in the USA with sell out shows, merchandising etc. When I was younger I catually went to a WWF main event at Wembley and it was actually a real good time and I found myself getting caught up in the atmosphere of it all. As you grow older you laugh at how you took it so seriously when it's ... Read the complete review
by - written on 18/04/01, updated on 18/04/01 (Very useful, 13 readings)
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When I heard there was a wrestling movie featuring WWF Superstars being released, I expected it to be the WWF's answer to the 'WCW Movie' Ready 2 Rumble. Then I heard Vince McMahon wanted it banned, and I couldn't think why. I suppose after watching it, I can now see why, but this film is a serious outlook on wrestling as ... Read the complete review
by - written on 13/01/01, updated on 13/01/01 (Very useful, 19 readings)
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I have been a fan of Wrestling for near enough 5 years, and I don't take it as fake, but as an impressive entertainment. One that shows off a high level of skill, flair, creativity, daring stunts, and physical strength. This is all shown in the latest WWF documentary video, 'Beyond the Mat'. This is an emotional and ... Read the complete review
by - written on 23/10/00, updated on 23/10/00 (Very useful, 32 readings)
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This must be one of the most interesting documentaries that I have seen. This is a must if you ever watch wrestling. The documentary was made over three years, by Barry Blaustein. This documentary gives an very rare glimpse into the wrestling world. I would recommend this film for wrestling fans as well as those who wonder why on earth ... Read the complete review
by - written on 23/07/00, updated on 06/08/00 (Very useful, 21 readings)
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The film starts off with the Director Barry W. Blaustein asking himself why he likes wrestling. He goes off on a journey to find out about the men behind the mask. He interviews greats such as Terry Funk who has experienced a lot of pain in his wrestling career, inflicted via barbed wire, fire and land-mines which have left him ... Read the complete review
