Zac Efron gives a career-best performance in the powerful wrestling drama The Iron Claw. This passionate look at the von Erich wrestling dynasty played in advance for Unlimited members and their reactions will no doubt incentivize you to go and see it.
Efron plays Kevin von Erich, one of four von Erich brothers including Kerry (Jeremy Allen White) and David (Harris Dickinson). The movie explores the bonds of loyalty forged between the siblings both inside and outside of the wrestling ring, plus the overbearing influence of their domineering father Fritz (Holt McCallany).
The excellent ensemble cast is marshalled by noted indie director Sean Durkin who scored a critical hit in 2012 with the atmospheric Martha Marcy May Marlene. The Iron Claw offers an opportunity to see Efron as one has never seen him before, and it's also a showcase for fast-rising stars White and Dickinson.
Unlimited members got stuck into the variously inspiring and tragic history of the von Erich family and here are some of their responses.
Incredible. As a big wrestling fan I loved it. The final 30 minutes left me without words. 1000% recommend this pic.twitter.com/rRy6MXh7ni
— Abz 🐺🦍 (@Abz_Swervo22) January 30, 2024
1st WATCH-#TheIronClaw. Well acted drama charting the rise & fall of brothers who are wrestlers, trained by their EXTREMELY overbearing father. Efron & McCallany impress the most & arguably should’ve had more awards attention. Some pacing issues but great overall. 4/5. pic.twitter.com/FXrZJMS3bz
— Tribey’s Movie Zone 🍿 (@Trib_Ey) January 30, 2024
Fantastic movie, a rollercoaster of a ride from start to finish and rather emotional (make sure you have tissues). Zac Efron should have had an #Oscars Nomination for his role in the film. May just have to go see it again when it's released.
— Blazing Minds (@BlazingMinds) January 30, 2024
It was ever so well made and yet another very shocking backstory for the Von Erich family and brothers in general. The performances were ever so phenomenal, @ZacEfron, Jeremy Allen White certainly gave strong breakthrough performances. Overall Score: 9/10! Grade: A!!! 😁😁😁
— James Acraman (@JamesAcraman) January 30, 2024
Not a big wrestling fan so I didn’t know anything about the story but superb performances all round drew me into it. Powerful stuff - Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White were standouts! As a big brother the ending really hit home too…
— James Stewart (@jambon75) January 30, 2024
That's just a small sample of the outpouring of love for the movie. Non-Unlimited members can soon make up their own minds and watch The Iron Claw at Cineworld from February 9th.
Unlimited members: the preview screenings are set to continue throughout February and you can find out more by clicking the link below.
Have you joined Unlimited yet? If not, then now is the perfect time to sign up. For less than the cost of two tickets per month, you can join Unlimited and reap the rewards of advance screenings, 10% off favourite snacks and drinks and a lot more. Join up today via the following link.
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