The Iron Claw

I won't say the movie is bad, it's directed and performed very well by all involved. I just can't seem to connect with it, the pacing and story just feel off to me. But again... I'm sure it's a great movie for where it does connect for others.

This one was surprisingly cringeworthy. The direction felt so inconsistent. There were dozens of creative choices that just completely missed the mark. It confounded me. However, the writing left much to be desired as well. The casting for some of the characters seemed completely wrong, and sometimes the acting was over-the-top, but I enjoyed a few of the performances (especially Lily James). Please do not get me started on that portrayal of Ric Flair. :neutral_face::see_no_evil: And one scene toward the end had us in tears from holding back laughter; it was supposed to be a somber moment, but it was just so absurd. I believe there is a story very much worth telling here, but in my opinion, this film did not do it justice. (Why on earth would they choose to exclude the sixth brother from their representation of the family? Seriously, why even make that movie?) I'll be seeking documentaries that will hopefully offer a fuller, more accurate story!