Review by Endless_01

The story of the Von Erich family, and their so called "curse" by the wrestling world. If follows the lives of four brothers and their father, as they battle the hardships of live to obtain glory among the legends of US wrestling, while being haunted by what seems a terrible streak of luck.

There is not a lot of movies out there that manage to capture both a wholesome, yet realistic depiction of the struggle of life and death, while portraying the honest ups and downs of being alive. The Iron Claw manages to create an inspiring, yet haunting story that captures you with its beautiful cinematography and absolutely perfect cast of characters. The performance by Zac Efron is an absolute highlight, and he delivers a nuanced portrayal of a caring and strong man that's emotionally hanging on a thread.

The camera work of the movie is incredibly good, plus a great soundtrack that knows when to play and when to keep quiet, it creates an immersing atmosphere that transports you to the Texas of the 80s and 90s. It masterfully crafts the setting while also keeping a strong focus on the family.

This is an incredibly entertaining film that checks all the right boxes. It moved me, made me laugh, and made me cry. The ending in particular, is what a landslide of sentiment feels like.