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Andre the Giant

Andre the Giant (2018)

April. 10,2018
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7.8
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An ambitious and wide-ranging documentary exploring Andre’s upbringing in France, his celebrated career in WWE, and his forays in the entertainment world.

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Hellen
2018/04/10

I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

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ThiefHott
2018/04/11

Too much of everything

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StyleSk8r
2018/04/12

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

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Invaderbank
2018/04/13

The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

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christopher_langer
2018/04/14

This was a documentary that kept up all the fictitious pretences of the WWE universe. Very disappointing.

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Josef Roesler (madwand6)
2018/04/15

I've always hated "professional" wrestling as an adult, but I was young and ignorant enough to have occasionally seen Andre on my territory's TV stations and I was fascinated by him. As they said, it was just enough sightings to keep you interested and wondering. This was a very touching tribute to him and what I most liked about it was that they don't try to hide the fact that wrestling is fake and all his fights were staged. Seeing Hulk Hogan and others tearing up over their fellow actor's death was very emotional and real.

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Tony
2018/04/16

It's very good at telling the sad, but also uplifting story of a freak of nature. I use the word freak only in relation to his condition.He found his niche in the new U.S. Barnum freak show, the so called WWE wrestling circus. Don't get me wrong, I think they're great entertainers and actors, which is why so many appear in films. The art of choreography and pulled punches belongs to pro wrestlers, not dancers and actors. Must give a big thumbs up to Hulk Hogan, no shy retiring lad, for basically admitting he'd stand no chance against a fit Andre.

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Danny Blankenship
2018/04/17

Always was a pro wrestling fan grew up with it in the 1980's during it's height of fame. And all of us remember and were thrilled with the 8th wonder of the world the one and only "Andre the Giant"! And this new "HBO" doc is wonderful and great as it tells of his upbringing and rapid growth in a small French town. And the stories of how "Andre" started his journey to the ring, finally breaking into the "North America" circuit during the days of regional and territorial wrestling.As the doc showed it was in the early 80's when Vince McMahon took over the then "WWF" and would expand it nationwide with the use of cable TV by putting it on the "USA Network". This prime exposure helped "Andre" grow into a superstar and household name. Also along with his feud with star "Hulk Hogan" helped put the giant on the map and his popularity would grow as even movie roles became available.Also shown and seen was the pain and sorrow that "Andre" faced due to his size like knee injuries, and his body was slowly breaking down due to his size as common things like sitting, sleeping, and travel was such a challenge due to his freak size, plus he was a food and alcohol freak! The highlights and footage is classic and revealing interviews are given from "Hulk Hogan", "Ric Flair", and "Vince McMahon" as they remember the good times and were sad and emotionally touched by his tragic downfall at the end. Overall this is one doc to watch if your a classic wrestling fan as it's a historical tribute to an icon and liked legend who was special for being different and being himself by being the one and only giant and that was "Andre"

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