Reversal
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Movie Reviews of Reversal
Movie Review: Hit home in many ways
Summary: 5 Stars
A little truth in advertising before I start. I graduated from Trinity High school in Washington, PA where this movie was made. That being said it was about time somebody made a movie about this sport that was accurate and considering that the actor were not professionals, they did a more than adequate job and were believable. I've seen some reviews that criticized Danny Mousetis' acting abilities, i.e. "he mumbles". I guess they have never seen a James Dean movie or a young Marlon Brando. That is who he reminded me of. I think it was essential that the use of real grapplers to show what goes on on the mats as well as off the mats. Danny Mousetis is a 3rd generation champion wrestler, who actually DID wrestle for Wash Hi, and I'm sure he experienced the same feelings to some extent as Leo did in the film.
The tales of binging and purging in this film are accurate, and I remember "praying to the porcelain goddess" on more than one occasion. I'm glad that this film brought this to the forefront and that since I was wrestler, many new rules have been put in place to safeguard the athletes against abusing their bodies. I remember also donning the plastic suits and sitting in a wrestling room with a cold bag of ice on the thermostat to keep the heat pumping full blast, sitting in plastic sheeting sweating my butt off, (since that was the only place where I had anything left)
But this more about a relationship than it is wrestling. It could have been a movie about any sport. Frustrated athletes don't help their kids by trying to live their lives through the kid, and I see this as a parent of an athlete. I think I enjoyed sports more because my Dad didn't come around and hassling me about it. He was too busy earning a living for a wife and 8 kids to be living through his kids. He didn't approve of the weight loss, but he never tried to make me stop. I remember some father's showing up in our wrestling room and slapping his son because he was not giving it his all. I think any parent who has a kid ought to watch this film and try to remember that sometimes you have to just trust the kid to make the decision, and that you won't always be around to "carry him on your shoulder". Please see this, Mom and Dad! You won't be sorry.
Finally, I think the kids did a great job. This movie was made in 21 DAYS! It is an honest film by honest people. The cinematography is wonderful (although it always seemed to be in the fall, when wrestling season usually starts when the leaves have already fallen and ends in late winter) I loved the shots of Ohiopyle and the "still mills". The soundtrack was great, but foremost, the wrestling action is very well done, these guys were going at it!
See this movie!!!
Movie Review: Floored!
Summary: 5 Stars
I can't believe it. I'm giving this movie five stars out of five. I just finished watching it and I am just floored by it! I tried not to like it, but it slowly grew on me until I was in the zone.
Leo and his dad possess a very close father and son relationship, one that I think most sons would love to have or have had with their dads. However the dad is quite demanding and aggressive in his approach to his son's success as a future big-time wrestler. He incessantly pushes and pushes and pushes his son toward excellence, even at the expense of his son's health and mental well-being. The dad is not a mean man by any stretch, he is just driven ... driven to see his son attain what he could not.
I don't care how strong a person is or how much resolve one has the capacity for, you can only stretch a rubberband so taut before it breaks. Leo patiently endures the demands of his dad because his need for approval is strong, yet there are dissenting voices 'shouting' from the sidelines (personified by his mom, girlfriend, and uncle) to get him to see that he is headed for disaster if he continues to put himself in peril in order to reach his elusive goal.
The inner turmoil that ensues causes Leo to make a decision he deeply regrets, and nothing is the same again.
I have been a huge Vision Quest fan for years and years. Reversal began slowly, and I thought to myself, "this will never measure up to Vision Quest." But I was wrong. This movie is a much better product than Vision Quest because it is more realistic with regard to the details. Gut-wrenching is putting it mildly, pun intended. The final wrestling scene is profound - especially since there is no music playing during the match. You have to see it to know what I mean. The end of the movie is very powerful. If you want to view an extremely quality flick about the rigors of making weight, peer/parent pressures, and the fallout of choices made, purchase this movie!
Movie Review: For those of US who lived it!
Summary: 5 Stars
This move was an excellent example of real life wrestling. Having wrestled all my life, and having wrestled all 4 years at the University level, this movie brings it home. Gave me goose bumps. My only critizim is that the Coach, great guy, was unlike my real Coaches, the real Coaches push you, as a wrestler, to your very level of existance, and may there be mercy on your soul if you don't think wrestling is about competing. There are only one of two reason why you are in a wrestling room, to compete to be a national champion or you are just flat out crazy. Coach said on the first day of practice "There are two people I fear in life, God and me. . . gentlement welcome to the Marine Corps of sports!" Make no mistake this movie depicts some of the trails, tribulation, and dedication we, as wrestlers, make to be the best, b/c as second sucks! It shows how we grew-up. Enjoy a great flick!Movie Review: scary realization
Summary: 5 Stars
I found this movie powerful, and an awesome portrayl of the real-life struggle that happens too often among wrestlers. I have seen it happen in my small town, and don't doubt that it will continue to happen in the future of the sport. I'm not saying it is a bad sport, it teaches not only teamwork, but also responsibility for ones own actions. The best is at the end of the movie where it says "for all fathers" because the reason the fathers push their sons too hard is because they care, and believe that they can succeed. It is difficult to find the right balance of push, but if a wrestler loses heart in the sport, there is not much one can do to bring it back. This movie is AWESOME and I recomend it to any fan of any sport.Movie Review: The Most Accurate Depiction of Wrestling
Summary: 5 Stars
While Vision quest is sort of a classic, funny wrestling movie, Reversal is much more accurate and realistic. If you are a wrestler or just want to know what some of your wrestling friends go through, this movie really hits the nail on the head. The story is deep, and goes beyond just beating a "bad guy" and everyone going home happy.
Also note that the wrestling done in the movie is real, not choreographed. So you're looking at some quality wrestling here.