I’m usually not the biggest of biopic fans.
Wrestling biopics, while rare, are not new.
Late 2023 sawthe release ofThe Iron Claw, about the famed Von Erich family.
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What Is ‘Queen of the Ring’ About?
Queen of the Ringstarts in 1930s Kansas.
The two women, especially Mildred, are in awe of what they are seeing.
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This was a worrisome trend through much of the first act.
When Billy comes to the diner, it’s like Mildred is meeting a movie star.
She has no qualms bothering Billy and letting him know she wants to be a wrestler.
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This is her biggest dream, and she can do anything a man can.
Thankfully,Queen of the Ringquickly finds its way once we get past the introductions.
Mildred gets Billy to train her, even though he’s annoyed by her.
Queen of the Ring chronicles the journey of Mildred Burke, a waitress who transformed into a pioneering female wrestler. Burke challenged gender norms by defeating male wrestlers and became the longest reigning champion, navigating the duality of being both a formidable brawler and maintaining her feminine identity.
Mildred sadly finds hers in Billy Wolfe.
ImagineA Complete UnknownifTimothee Chalametdidn’t sing just likeBob Dylan.
InQueen of the Ring, the singing is done in the ring with body slams.
As a wrestling fan,it was exciting to see real-life wrestlers in the ring with Rickards.
She is not a stereotype that wilts in front of Billy Wolfe or any man.
When she catches Billy cheating on her, she immediately confronts him.
If he does her wrong, she tells him and demands to be respected.
There are no silent, longing looks where she tries to muster up bravery.
The way the women in this world treat each other is also refreshing.
Wrestling is her love, and also her son, Joe (Gavin Casalegno).
Above all, she loved her mother and child most.
That makes Mildred Burke andQueen of the Ringeasy to root for.
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A rare biopic that keeps its protagonist strong throughout.
