Currently in theaters, Iron Claw invites you for a moment of cinema that will knock you out! Carried by a cast to die for, from Zac Efron to Jeremy Allen White, this moving biopic offers memorable wrestling scenes… and real?
In cinemas since January 24, Iron Claw is undoubtedly one of the event releases of the start of the year. And for good reason, this biopic directed by Sean Durkin (Southcliffe, The Nest) brings together on screen the famous Zac Efron who is making his comeback, the new idol of spectators Jeremy Allen White, the revelation of the Palme d’or Sans filters Harris Dickinson, but also Holt McCallany (Fight Club), Maura Tierney (Emergency) and Lily James (Pam & Tommy).
IRON CLAW: CRAZY FIGHT SCENES
Mixing drama with action in a polished production that thrills us at every moment, Iron Claw tells the story of the Von Erichs, a family that became a wrestling dynasty in the 1960s, notably popularizing the eponymous combat hold of the movie. In addition to delving into the bonds that unite the brothers, the conflicts with their father, but also the kind of curse that hits the members of the clan, this exciting and moving feature film invites us closer to the battles.
Inspired by the symbols of Raging Bull and Journey to the End of Hell, Sean Durkin does not hesitate to transport us as close as possible to the ring in his new film, so that we can almost hear the strings vibrating and feel the sweat and shock of duels. Sequences with stunning aesthetics, which shine through the performances of their performers. And if one might have believed that they had taken stand-ins during the match or training scenes, that is not the case!
ACTORS WHO MAKE THE RING SHAKE
Before filming, the actors first met to train with Chavo Guerrero, professional wrestler and coordinator of the film, to choreograph and rehearse the action scenes. In addition to allowing the quartet of actors to get closer and create real chemistry, these sessions brought much more authenticity. Thus, all the actors performed almost all of the stunts in the film, after a training process that could not be more rigorous.
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“It’s a difficult disciplineexplains Harris Dickinson. People imagine it’s all fake, but these fights have a real impact on the body.” “The first day was excruciatingly painful, remarks Zac Efron. The carpet was not soft and had a slight spring to it. If you land in the wrong place, it feels like you’re hitting a metal bar.”
And Chavo Guerrero details: “Filming a wrestling scene can be more stressful than a real fight. While a real match lasts about 20 minutes, filming a one-minute scene for a movie can require eight hours or more of filming, with breaks. Injuries can be more numerous on set due to the multiple takes that must be done.”
Iron discipline and risks taken, which are worth it according to Jeremy Allen White. “There’s this kind of adrenaline and excitement that keeps you going. You come home and realize that you have bruises, that you have injured yourself. In the moment, it’s so exciting and fun.”
Choreographed to reflect the world of wrestling in the 80s, the sequences could not be more realistic and are sometimes more reminiscent of boxing films than wrestling films. Brutal and beautiful flights at the same time, punctuating a film which is just as beautiful, absolutely worth seeing on the big screen.
Discover Iron Claw without further delay, currently and exclusively in cinemas.