Beyond the Mat (Unrated Director's Cut) (Ringside Special Edition)
Starring:Roland Alexander, Barry W. Blaustein, Darren Drozdov, Collette Foley, Dewey Foley, Mick Foley, Noelle Foley, Brandee Funk, Stacey Funk, Terry Funk, Vickie Funk, Paul Heyman, Matt Hyson, Tony Jones (VI), Joanie Laurer, Vince McMahon, Michael Modest, Jake Roberts (II), Brandy Smith, David Ware (II)
Director: Barry W. Blaustein
Studio: Universal Studios
Product Type: DVD
Editorial Review:
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At first, this behind-the-scenes documentary about professional wrestling seems as if it will be an unabashed fan's whitewash of the increasingly bizarre and popular world of "sports entertainment," as it is known. But director Barry Blaustein (a Saturday Night Live veteran who has cowritten many of Eddie Murphy's films) goes much deeper than you'd expect in a film that is at once entertaining and disturbing. By focusing on a trio of wrestlers who give him surprising access, Blaustein uncovers human stories that can be wrenching in their stark honesty. That's particularly true of one-time superstar Jake "the Snake" Roberts, whose career has fallen on hard times because of a crack habit; Roberts brings Blaustein along for his first encounter in several years with his grown, estranged daughter. Blaustein also goes into the lives of Terry Funk and Mick "Mankind" Foley in ways that are both revealing and, at times, upsetting. More than just a fan's appreciation, this is that rare documentary that shows you sides of a familiar subject you never knew existed. --Marshall Fine
Average customer rating:
- Great In-Depth Look into the Lives of Wrestlers
- Good but felt incomplete.
- One of the best "behind the scenes" wrestling dvd's
- Best Rasslin' Documentary I've seen
- For Wrestling Fans and the People Who Love Them
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Beyond the Mat (Unrated Director's Cut) (Ringside Special Edition)
Starring: Roland Alexander , Barry W. Blaustein , Darren Drozdov , Collette Foley , and Dewey Foley
Director: Barry W. Blaustein
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ASIN: B000189DZE
Release Date: 2004-03-23 |
Amazon.com essential video
At first, this behind-the-scenes documentary about professional wrestling seems as if it will be an unabashed fan's whitewash of the increasingly bizarre and popular world of "sports entertainment," as it is known. But director Barry Blaustein (a Saturday Night Live veteran who has cowritten many of Eddie Murphy's films) goes much deeper than you'd expect in a film that is at once entertaining and disturbing. By focusing on a trio of wrestlers who give him surprising access, Blaustein uncovers human stories that can be wrenching in their stark honesty. That's particularly true of one-time superstar Jake "the Snake" Roberts, whose career has fallen on hard times because of a crack habit; Roberts brings Blaustein along for his first encounter in several years with his grown, estranged daughter. Blaustein also goes into the lives of Terry Funk and Mick "Mankind" Foley in ways that are both revealing and, at times, upsetting. More than just a fan's appreciation, this is that rare documentary that shows you sides of a familiar subject you never knew existed. --Marshall Fine
Customer Reviews:
Great In-Depth Look into the Lives of Wrestlers.......2007-05-07
Most people don't think about all the work wrestlers put into doing their jobs. This DVD gives the viewer a closer look at all the injuries, broken relationships, and health issues that wrestlers deal with. I bought this DVD for my husband for his birthday, but I ended up watching it with him, and I can say I have a new appreciation for professional wrestling. I recommend this to anyone who truely enjoys wrestling and those behind it.
Good but felt incomplete........2007-05-01
I really liked this documentary. The way they showed people who are just trying to make it to Jake the Snake who are way on the downside of their careers. However I felt like WCW should have been included but they are not.
One of the best "behind the scenes" wrestling dvd's.......2006-10-21
i just bought this today and this is a very good film, it shows the truth about professional wrestling and what its about. I strongly recomend it to all ages
Best Rasslin' Documentary I've seen.......2006-05-05
Beyond the Mat is not only an insightful wrestling documentary, it's a very good overall film. It tells the story of several wrestlers all at different stages and places in their careers.
Jake 'the Snake' Roberts' is the typical story of a down and out former star that's hit rock bottom. His story is like a VH1 Behind the Music minus the great comeback.
Terry Funk's the fading star that just can't quite give up the life he's always know.
Mike Modest and Tony Jones are the young hopefuls looking for their shot in the big dance.
Mick Foley's story is the most interesting of all, showing the life of a family man and one of the most extreme wrestlers in the game. His match with the Rock in the Royal Rumble was difficult to watch, particulary alongside the shots of his young children crying at the sight of their father's pain.
All in all, a great film...this wasn't hard hitting journalism talking about all the problems with McMahon or the rampant steriod problem in professional wrestling. Some of the darker issues were covered in the Jake the Snake segment, but when compared to the life of Foley, Jake's problems can be easily attributed to personal choices.
If you want good behind the scenes coverage of late 90s pro-wrestling, this is the film to see.
For Wrestling Fans and the People Who Love Them.......2006-04-10
Being a life-long wrestling fan, it was pretty much a foregone conclusion that I would enjoy this movie.
Not so certain, however, was my fiancee; she hates wrestling, and only agreed to watch this to appease me.
Well, the reports are in and... she liked it! She really liked it!
Honestly, I knew she would. Beyond the Mat is a story about human beings, not just wrestlers (which is, mostly, the point of it). Mick Foley is one of those folks who can connect with just about anyone, and Jake Roberts is a recognizable tragedy whether or not you've ever seen him in the "squared circle." How sad it is that this documentary was filmed years ago now, and chronicled Terry Funk's "retirement" due to his chronic medical conditions, and yet I know he's going to be wrestling later this year in a WWE produced pay-per-view. Not every story in wrestling ends sadly, but most of the ones chronicled in this film do.
Whether you're a fan of the product, or being subjected to this film by someone who is, this is a good look at genuine people trying to find security and success in a dangerous business that they love. Well-made and fascinating.
Average customer rating:
- Great In-Depth Look into the Lives of Wrestlers
- Good but felt incomplete.
- One of the best "behind the scenes" wrestling dvd's
- Best Rasslin' Documentary I've seen
- For Wrestling Fans and the People Who Love Them
|
Beyond The Mat - Director's Cut
Starring: Roland Alexander , Darren Drozdov , Collette Foley , Dewey Foley , and Mick Foley
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- FOLEY IS GOOD
ASIN: B00004U8H3
Release Date: 2000-08-22 |
Amazon.com essential video
At first, this behind-the-scenes documentary about professional wrestling seems as if it will be an unabashed fan's whitewash of the increasingly bizarre and popular world of "sports entertainment," as it is known. But director Barry Blaustein (a Saturday Night Live veteran who has cowritten many of Eddie Murphy's films) goes much deeper than you'd expect in a film that is at once entertaining and disturbing. By focusing on a trio of wrestlers who give him surprising access, Blaustein uncovers human stories that can be wrenching in their stark honesty. That's particularly true of one-time superstar Jake "the Snake" Roberts, whose career has fallen on hard times because of a crack habit; Roberts brings Blaustein along for his first encounter in several years with his grown, estranged daughter. Blaustein also goes into the lives of Terry Funk and Mick "Mankind" Foley in ways that are both revealing and, at times, upsetting. More than just a fan's appreciation, this is that rare documentary that shows you sides of a familiar subject you never knew existed. --Marshall Fine
Description
Barry Blaustein's critically acclaimed documentary about wrestling takes viewers beyond the ring and into the lives of the men and women who inhabit this colorful, competitive, and surprisingly complex world. During the five years he spent working on the film, Blaustein discovered that the control wrestlers exert in the ring is often contrasted by the lack of control they have in their own lives. Some pursue dreams--others are pursued by personal demons. Always relaying his love and respect for his subject matter, Blaustein travels on the open road with the wrestlers, shares their most intimate moments with their families, and witnesses their victories and defeats in the ring. 108 minutes.
Customer Reviews:
Great In-Depth Look into the Lives of Wrestlers.......2007-05-07
Most people don't think about all the work wrestlers put into doing their jobs. This DVD gives the viewer a closer look at all the injuries, broken relationships, and health issues that wrestlers deal with. I bought this DVD for my husband for his birthday, but I ended up watching it with him, and I can say I have a new appreciation for professional wrestling. I recommend this to anyone who truely enjoys wrestling and those behind it.
Good but felt incomplete........2007-05-01
I really liked this documentary. The way they showed people who are just trying to make it to Jake the Snake who are way on the downside of their careers. However I felt like WCW should have been included but they are not.
One of the best "behind the scenes" wrestling dvd's.......2006-10-21
i just bought this today and this is a very good film, it shows the truth about professional wrestling and what its about. I strongly recomend it to all ages
Best Rasslin' Documentary I've seen.......2006-05-05
Beyond the Mat is not only an insightful wrestling documentary, it's a very good overall film. It tells the story of several wrestlers all at different stages and places in their careers.
Jake 'the Snake' Roberts' is the typical story of a down and out former star that's hit rock bottom. His story is like a VH1 Behind the Music minus the great comeback.
Terry Funk's the fading star that just can't quite give up the life he's always know.
Mike Modest and Tony Jones are the young hopefuls looking for their shot in the big dance.
Mick Foley's story is the most interesting of all, showing the life of a family man and one of the most extreme wrestlers in the game. His match with the Rock in the Royal Rumble was difficult to watch, particulary alongside the shots of his young children crying at the sight of their father's pain.
All in all, a great film...this wasn't hard hitting journalism talking about all the problems with McMahon or the rampant steriod problem in professional wrestling. Some of the darker issues were covered in the Jake the Snake segment, but when compared to the life of Foley, Jake's problems can be easily attributed to personal choices.
If you want good behind the scenes coverage of late 90s pro-wrestling, this is the film to see.
For Wrestling Fans and the People Who Love Them.......2006-04-10
Being a life-long wrestling fan, it was pretty much a foregone conclusion that I would enjoy this movie.
Not so certain, however, was my fiancee; she hates wrestling, and only agreed to watch this to appease me.
Well, the reports are in and... she liked it! She really liked it!
Honestly, I knew she would. Beyond the Mat is a story about human beings, not just wrestlers (which is, mostly, the point of it). Mick Foley is one of those folks who can connect with just about anyone, and Jake Roberts is a recognizable tragedy whether or not you've ever seen him in the "squared circle." How sad it is that this documentary was filmed years ago now, and chronicled Terry Funk's "retirement" due to his chronic medical conditions, and yet I know he's going to be wrestling later this year in a WWE produced pay-per-view. Not every story in wrestling ends sadly, but most of the ones chronicled in this film do.
Whether you're a fan of the product, or being subjected to this film by someone who is, this is a good look at genuine people trying to find security and success in a dangerous business that they love. Well-made and fascinating.
Average customer rating:
- Great In-Depth Look into the Lives of Wrestlers
- Good but felt incomplete.
- One of the best "behind the scenes" wrestling dvd's
- Best Rasslin' Documentary I've seen
- For Wrestling Fans and the People Who Love Them
|
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Starring: Roland Alexander , Darren Drozdov , Collette Foley , Dewey Foley , and Mick Foley
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- The Monday Night War - WWE Raw vs. WCW Nitro
- Have A Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks
- The Rise and Fall of ECW
- FOLEY IS GOOD
ASIN: B00004WIDT
Release Date: 2000-08-22 |
Amazon.com essential video
At first, this behind-the-scenes documentary about professional wrestling seems as if it will be an unabashed fan's whitewash of the increasingly bizarre and popular world of "sports entertainment," as it is known. But director Barry Blaustein (a Saturday Night Live veteran who has cowritten many of Eddie Murphy's films) goes much deeper than you'd expect in a film that is at once entertaining and disturbing. By focusing on a trio of wrestlers who give him surprising access, Blaustein uncovers human stories that can be wrenching in their stark honesty. That's particularly true of one-time superstar Jake "the Snake" Roberts, whose career has fallen on hard times because of a crack habit; Roberts brings Blaustein along for his first encounter in several years with his grown, estranged daughter. Blaustein also goes into the lives of Terry Funk and Mick "Mankind" Foley in ways that are both revealing and, at times, upsetting. More than just a fan's appreciation, this is that rare documentary that shows you sides of a familiar subject you never knew existed. --Marshall Fine
Customer Reviews:
Great In-Depth Look into the Lives of Wrestlers.......2007-05-07
Most people don't think about all the work wrestlers put into doing their jobs. This DVD gives the viewer a closer look at all the injuries, broken relationships, and health issues that wrestlers deal with. I bought this DVD for my husband for his birthday, but I ended up watching it with him, and I can say I have a new appreciation for professional wrestling. I recommend this to anyone who truely enjoys wrestling and those behind it.
Good but felt incomplete........2007-05-01
I really liked this documentary. The way they showed people who are just trying to make it to Jake the Snake who are way on the downside of their careers. However I felt like WCW should have been included but they are not.
One of the best "behind the scenes" wrestling dvd's.......2006-10-21
i just bought this today and this is a very good film, it shows the truth about professional wrestling and what its about. I strongly recomend it to all ages
Best Rasslin' Documentary I've seen.......2006-05-05
Beyond the Mat is not only an insightful wrestling documentary, it's a very good overall film. It tells the story of several wrestlers all at different stages and places in their careers.
Jake 'the Snake' Roberts' is the typical story of a down and out former star that's hit rock bottom. His story is like a VH1 Behind the Music minus the great comeback.
Terry Funk's the fading star that just can't quite give up the life he's always know.
Mike Modest and Tony Jones are the young hopefuls looking for their shot in the big dance.
Mick Foley's story is the most interesting of all, showing the life of a family man and one of the most extreme wrestlers in the game. His match with the Rock in the Royal Rumble was difficult to watch, particulary alongside the shots of his young children crying at the sight of their father's pain.
All in all, a great film...this wasn't hard hitting journalism talking about all the problems with McMahon or the rampant steriod problem in professional wrestling. Some of the darker issues were covered in the Jake the Snake segment, but when compared to the life of Foley, Jake's problems can be easily attributed to personal choices.
If you want good behind the scenes coverage of late 90s pro-wrestling, this is the film to see.
For Wrestling Fans and the People Who Love Them.......2006-04-10
Being a life-long wrestling fan, it was pretty much a foregone conclusion that I would enjoy this movie.
Not so certain, however, was my fiancee; she hates wrestling, and only agreed to watch this to appease me.
Well, the reports are in and... she liked it! She really liked it!
Honestly, I knew she would. Beyond the Mat is a story about human beings, not just wrestlers (which is, mostly, the point of it). Mick Foley is one of those folks who can connect with just about anyone, and Jake Roberts is a recognizable tragedy whether or not you've ever seen him in the "squared circle." How sad it is that this documentary was filmed years ago now, and chronicled Terry Funk's "retirement" due to his chronic medical conditions, and yet I know he's going to be wrestling later this year in a WWE produced pay-per-view. Not every story in wrestling ends sadly, but most of the ones chronicled in this film do.
Whether you're a fan of the product, or being subjected to this film by someone who is, this is a good look at genuine people trying to find security and success in a dangerous business that they love. Well-made and fascinating.
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Average customer rating:
- Great In-Depth Look into the Lives of Wrestlers
- Good but felt incomplete.
- One of the best "behind the scenes" wrestling dvd's
- Best Rasslin' Documentary I've seen
- For Wrestling Fans and the People Who Love Them
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- WWE - Mick Foley Greatest Hits & Misses - A Life in Wrestling (Hardcore Edition)
- The Monday Night War - WWE Raw vs. WCW Nitro
- Have A Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks
- The Rise and Fall of ECW
- FOLEY IS GOOD
ASIN: B00005K24Y |
Amazon.com essential video
At first, this behind-the-scenes documentary about professional wrestling seems as if it will be an unabashed fan's whitewash of the increasingly bizarre and popular world of "sports entertainment," as it is known. But director Barry Blaustein (a Saturday Night Live veteran who has cowritten many of Eddie Murphy's films) goes much deeper than you'd expect in a film that is at once entertaining and disturbing. By focusing on a trio of wrestlers who give him surprising access, Blaustein uncovers human stories that can be wrenching in their stark honesty. That's particularly true of one-time superstar Jake "the Snake" Roberts, whose career has fallen on hard times because of a crack habit; Roberts brings Blaustein along for his first encounter in several years with his grown, estranged daughter. Blaustein also goes into the lives of Terry Funk and Mick "Mankind" Foley in ways that are both revealing and, at times, upsetting. More than just a fan's appreciation, this is that rare documentary that shows you sides of a familiar subject you never knew existed. --Marshall Fine
Customer Reviews:
Great In-Depth Look into the Lives of Wrestlers.......2007-05-07
Most people don't think about all the work wrestlers put into doing their jobs. This DVD gives the viewer a closer look at all the injuries, broken relationships, and health issues that wrestlers deal with. I bought this DVD for my husband for his birthday, but I ended up watching it with him, and I can say I have a new appreciation for professional wrestling. I recommend this to anyone who truely enjoys wrestling and those behind it.
Good but felt incomplete........2007-05-01
I really liked this documentary. The way they showed people who are just trying to make it to Jake the Snake who are way on the downside of their careers. However I felt like WCW should have been included but they are not.
One of the best "behind the scenes" wrestling dvd's.......2006-10-21
i just bought this today and this is a very good film, it shows the truth about professional wrestling and what its about. I strongly recomend it to all ages
Best Rasslin' Documentary I've seen.......2006-05-05
Beyond the Mat is not only an insightful wrestling documentary, it's a very good overall film. It tells the story of several wrestlers all at different stages and places in their careers.
Jake 'the Snake' Roberts' is the typical story of a down and out former star that's hit rock bottom. His story is like a VH1 Behind the Music minus the great comeback.
Terry Funk's the fading star that just can't quite give up the life he's always know.
Mike Modest and Tony Jones are the young hopefuls looking for their shot in the big dance.
Mick Foley's story is the most interesting of all, showing the life of a family man and one of the most extreme wrestlers in the game. His match with the Rock in the Royal Rumble was difficult to watch, particulary alongside the shots of his young children crying at the sight of their father's pain.
All in all, a great film...this wasn't hard hitting journalism talking about all the problems with McMahon or the rampant steriod problem in professional wrestling. Some of the darker issues were covered in the Jake the Snake segment, but when compared to the life of Foley, Jake's problems can be easily attributed to personal choices.
If you want good behind the scenes coverage of late 90s pro-wrestling, this is the film to see.
For Wrestling Fans and the People Who Love Them.......2006-04-10
Being a life-long wrestling fan, it was pretty much a foregone conclusion that I would enjoy this movie.
Not so certain, however, was my fiancee; she hates wrestling, and only agreed to watch this to appease me.
Well, the reports are in and... she liked it! She really liked it!
Honestly, I knew she would. Beyond the Mat is a story about human beings, not just wrestlers (which is, mostly, the point of it). Mick Foley is one of those folks who can connect with just about anyone, and Jake Roberts is a recognizable tragedy whether or not you've ever seen him in the "squared circle." How sad it is that this documentary was filmed years ago now, and chronicled Terry Funk's "retirement" due to his chronic medical conditions, and yet I know he's going to be wrestling later this year in a WWE produced pay-per-view. Not every story in wrestling ends sadly, but most of the ones chronicled in this film do.
Whether you're a fan of the product, or being subjected to this film by someone who is, this is a good look at genuine people trying to find security and success in a dangerous business that they love. Well-made and fascinating.
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