Lightbulbs, fire, barbed wire, mousetraps, staple guns, thumbtacks and glass are weapons of choice in The Backyard. This undercover documentary takes you deep into the controversial arena of backyard wrestling where the limits are constantly being tested...and broken. The Backyard follows several backyard wrestlers in different countries as they pursue their dream to become professional wrestlers.
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Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!
Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.
Blistering performances.
Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable
For fans of Beyond The Mat this violent sequel will be welcomed with great applause. It delivers on every aspect upgrading the violence quotient to an extreme level that isn't however suitable for children. This is crazy stuff but the story of The Lizard is heart-warming and uplifting. I was gripped to the screen throughout and only wish it was longer.
This is quite a harrowing and chilling documentary. I felt like crying at what the youth of today consider to be meaningful behavior. But it is not only youth, but parents are actively supporting their young ones in this dangerous activity. This film is an amazing study of teenage existence, and what it means to be young in today's society. It is subtle, intelligent and does not pass judgment. Instead it is up to you the viewer to formulate your own opinion. This remarkable approach really takes you into the world of backyard wrestling. While the subject did initially put me off from wanting to see the film, I am so glad I did. It makes my top 5 list of 2003 must-see documentaries.
This is it. At last a sensible movie about violence that doesn't panderto anyone. The kids in this film are terrifying, but The Lizard and RobVan Dam rule. I want to see a match between Rob Van Dam and The Lizard!In fact having seen this I want to see a match between The lizard andanyone. He is truly a hero and this is a remarkable movie which I reallyenjoyed. I wonder what Vince McMahon thinks!
I attending to the silver lake film festival and this was far by the best movie i saw during the whole 10 days of movies. Over 200 films played and only this one caught my mind. Its new, its bloody, and its violent. This mark my top best 10 documentaries