Blu-ray Review – Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows

One doesn't have to be a professional wrestling fan to watch 1998's "Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows," but it certainly helps the viewing experience. Writer/director Paul Jay strives to present a history of Bret "The Hitman" Hart and his personal journey to ascend to the top tier of pro- wrestlers and stay there, dealing with the demands of the profession and his boss, World Wrestling Entertainment (then World Wrestling Federation) owner Vince McMahon. There's inherent drama in any tale of physical might and business activity, but "Wrestling with Shadows" has something unique in a major life-changing event for Hart, as Jay runs with the opportunity to generate suspense around a situation known as the "Montreal Screwjob." Read the rest at Blu-ray.com