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Even if you aren't a fan, Beyond the Mat provides a riveting, perceptive look into the world of professional wrestling by taking a closer look at the people beneath the personas.
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Documentaries are almost always more interesting if the filmmakers fess up about their relationship to the subject, as unabashed pro-wrestling fan Barry Blaustein does in this naively made, compelling homage to the sport. Mar 23, 2007 | Full Review…
Documentaries are almost always more interesting if the filmmakers fess up about their relationship to the subject, as unabashed pro-wrestling fan Barry Blaustein does in this naively made, compelling homage to the sport.
Lisa Alspector
A gently and genuinely observed film whose subject is a garish, artificial display of mayhem. Mar 23, 2007
A gently and genuinely observed film whose subject is a garish, artificial display of mayhem.
Robert Koehler
We tour the All-Pro Wrestling School in California and Philadelphia's fearsome Extreme Championships, but it's the studies Blaustein makes of several wrestlers that root the film. Jun 24, 2006 | Full Review…
We tour the All-Pro Wrestling School in California and Philadelphia's fearsome Extreme Championships, but it's the studies Blaustein makes of several wrestlers that root the film.
Entertaining and twisted. Mar 19, 2002 | Rating: 3/4
Entertaining and twisted.
Liam Lacey
Funny and touching documentary. Jan 1, 2000 | Full Review…
Funny and touching documentary.
John Hartl
So tired and dated. Jan 1, 2000 | Full Review…
So tired and dated.
Tom Maurstad
There's no need to be a fan of American wrestling to enjoy Beyond the Mat. Blaustein concentrates on the idea of people living out dreams rather than the life of a wrestler, and in doing so succeeds in showing the brutal reality behind the pantomime. Apr 12, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
There's no need to be a fan of American wrestling to enjoy Beyond the Mat. Blaustein concentrates on the idea of people living out dreams rather than the life of a wrestler, and in doing so succeeds in showing the brutal reality behind the pantomime.
Kaleem Aftab
WWF documentary is OK for older teens. Oct 14, 2010 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
WWF documentary is OK for older teens.
Nell Minow
Am engrossing watch, but it's far from the most fascinating and incisive look at its subject. Jan 3, 2010 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
Am engrossing watch, but it's far from the most fascinating and incisive look at its subject.
Michael Dequina
Blaustein, Foley and Funk layeth the smack well and truly down. Jul 31, 2008 | Full Review…
Blaustein, Foley and Funk layeth the smack well and truly down.
Richard Luck
A very good film that both wrestling fans and non-wrestling fans will enjoy. May 26, 2006 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
A very good film that both wrestling fans and non-wrestling fans will enjoy.
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Barry Blaustein takes a long, hard look at pro wrestling and, while not making me a newborn fan of the sport, he taught me the intensity and sacrifice of those who enter the ring. Apr 9, 2005 | Rating: B | Full Review…
Barry Blaustein takes a long, hard look at pro wrestling and, while not making me a newborn fan of the sport, he taught me the intensity and sacrifice of those who enter the ring.
Robin Clifford
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