When I saw this film, a couple of women in front of us were there with about 5 little kids. They obviously thought that taking some 8 year olds to an R-rated movie about a violent sport was a good idea, and they expected 2 hours of The Rock giving comical interviews. The poster and tagline are very misleading. Rocky is in it for a short time, as are other WWF superstars that are popular today. It's a true documentary made by a longtime oldschool fan, and its release coincides with the explosive mainstream popularity of wrestling. The main focus of this film is not just behind the scenes of a wrestling match but behind the scenes of people's actual lives. You will see Terry Funk in his underwear, Jake "The Snake" interacting with his daughter (which is a very long, drawn-out sequence) Mick Foley roughhousing with his cute little kids, and his wife reacting to a particularly violent match between her husband and Rocky. Why it's "The film Vince McMahon doesn't want you to see" is beyond me. Vince and The Family do not come off badly at all in my opinion. It's very long and detailed and not recommended for children or casual fans.
Review of Beyond the Mat
