I found the documentary to be rather slow moving but effective in establishing one of the main protagonists opinions, viewpoints and lifestyle that affects their in-ring persona. The reality is understood that the abrasiveness, the nearly toxic masculinity they displayed is simply themselves. Their vulnerability is apparent, too, and the willingness to be seen that way at times, if it serves their goals. I had almost stopped watching, however, until the other protagonists's story intersected with then became intertwined.
Jessica was immediately engaging, as least to me anyway. You could feel their desire, their committment and...goodness, is the first word that comes to mind. Obviously, they've overcome personal and professional struggles and they want to be good at their chosen craft, that of making an audience believe in and cheer for them in the ring, as well as out of the ring for the right reasons.
There are some fanciful wrestling scenes included that was really fun but serious at the same time. You never lose the seriousness of how important this is for both wrestlers. You see how a new dramatic story evolves that comes to include both of them surprisingly fighting on the same side. Overall, I think it's several minutes overlong, that's the only critique I had, but it's a solid documentary overall.
Jessica was immediately engaging, as least to me anyway. You could feel their desire, their committment and...goodness, is the first word that comes to mind. Obviously, they've overcome personal and professional struggles and they want to be good at their chosen craft, that of making an audience believe in and cheer for them in the ring, as well as out of the ring for the right reasons.
There are some fanciful wrestling scenes included that was really fun but serious at the same time. You never lose the seriousness of how important this is for both wrestlers. You see how a new dramatic story evolves that comes to include both of them surprisingly fighting on the same side. Overall, I think it's several minutes overlong, that's the only critique I had, but it's a solid documentary overall.
