The first reactions for 'The Iron Claw' are pouring in.
The A24 film, which stars Zac Efron & Jeremy Allen White, had its premiere in Dallas, Texas on Wednesday, November 9. After a busy red carpet session, critics and media personnel were treated to a special screening of the film, which profiles the tragic story of the Von Erich family.
Many of those people took to social media after the conclusion of the film, and they had a lot of positive things to say about it. Many critics said that the film is heartbreaking, emotional, and beautiful. Furthermore, there was a ton of praise given to the cast for their performances in the movie.
THE IRON CLAW was everything I knew it would be, which is a beautiful, heartbreaking story about a family curse that tragically destroyed them. Efron, Allen White, Tierney and McCallany give fantastic performances. Goes a little long but still packs an emotional punch. pic.twitter.com/JA0zSaEJXV
— Ryan McQuade (@ryanmcquade77) November 9, 2023
THE IRON CLAW: a heartbreaking tragedy steeped in Americana. Efron, White, Simon, and Dickinson add such interiority to their portrayal of the Von Erich family that it makes what happens sting so much more. Artful, empathetic, and at times exhilarating. Wiping tears away. pic.twitter.com/ojqQer1uZw
— James Preston Poole (@JamesPPoole) November 9, 2023
THE IRON CLAW delves into the tragic story of the Von Erich’s with utmost reverence. Zac Efron delivers his most physically & emotionally demanding performance to date. Some of the best depictions of wrestling ever seen on film. A profound human drama of love, family & resiliency pic.twitter.com/VqxKWdPxAC
— Matt Neglia (@NextBestPicture) November 9, 2023
The Iron Claw: man. It’s as every bit as family oriented and tragic as you would think. (The tragedy moves like a hurricane) It takes it time because it presents every perspective. Zac Efron and Holt McCallany are standouts. But everybody is terrific, really. pic.twitter.com/6DhuNJREjA
— Murjani Rawls (@MurjaniRawls) November 9, 2023
It’s can’t come up with a well-constructed reaction for THE IRON CLAW because I’m too busy being emotionally obliterated.
— BJ Colangelo (@bjcolangelo) November 9, 2023
This film loves wrestling, loves brotherhood, and demands the world remember the Von Erichs as wonderful, complicated people, not tragic fodder. pic.twitter.com/p5UOJGNAJn
Finally free to speak on The Iron Claw, a film I saw 6 months ago & whose emotional impact hasn’t faded since. Devastating to a fault. Fantastically photographed & tone perfect direction by Sean Durkin. Acting superb all around. Holt McCallany esp. One of this year’s best films. pic.twitter.com/w9DjN6JuSX
— P Squared (@PSquareMedia) November 9, 2023
The Iron Claw is great. Zac Efron is up to the physical and emotional challenge. Every actor excels, but I thought Maura Tierney quietly stole the shoe
— Ben Miller (@NebIsBen) November 9, 2023
Packs a real emotional wallop. First-class wrestling scenes and cinematography.
If you love Durkin, you'll love this.
'The Iron Claw' is set to be released in theaters on December 22, 2023. Fightful will continue to update fans on the latest news regarding the film.
Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, and Harris Dickinson recently said that they are open to getting inside of the squared circle if they are asked to. Fans can learn more by clicking here.
