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Atomic Blue: Mexican Wrestler [VHS]

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Atomic Blue Mexican wrestler is a fantastic film. It combines action, comedy, drama and politics. I thought the film was quite entertaining. For an independent film it has a very high production value. The actors in the film were great especially Azul, Hirsch and Nick. The wrestling scenes are realistic and well done. Culture Clash is hilarious. The video sends a serious message and does very interesting political satire. Azul's populist appeal reminds me of Super Bario a famous Mexican wresler. The soundtrack is also quite good. All in all this video is a interesting and entertaining film that I would highly reccommend!

A nostalgic tribute to the ever popular Mexican wrestling movies of the 50's and 60's. Fast Mexican wrestling action, colorful costumes, and a positive message for kids of all ages. Audience acclaim at various film festivals including the Latino International Film Festival Los Angeles, San Diego Latino International Film Festival, San Antonio Latino International Film Festival

The movie is particularly noteworthy for featuring the music of Los Straitjackets, Viva Malpache, Yeska and El Vez. The score by Phil Pellitier is particularly reminiscent of movies like Repo Man. This movie is certain to become a cult classic; it was well received at all film festivals and is particularly Troma like in its approach to indie filmmaking. This film was shot over a period of two weeks and includes amazing Mexican wrestling shot in and around the underground Mexican wrestling scene of Los Angeles. Stunt choreography and wrestling by the legendary Karl Lauer. Shot by Daniel Kozman and 2nd unit photography by the Director, the film includes enough to entertain and delight the most discriminating of wrestling fans and SCI Fi Cult Horror movie aficionados. Enjoy it like a fine wine!

Azul Atomico is the best kept secret in wrestling movies. The story is one for the whole family, the soundtrack is awesome, the Culture Clash guys are hilarious, and it's a great film altogether! This makes a great gift for anyone who likes wrestling and Lucha Libre!

This was a fun movie that has a lot of good wrestling action for the whole family. The character of Atomic Blue is funny and lighthearted. The action scenes move really fast and it has a great soundtrack. I haven't seen a lot of movies about mexican pro wrestling-- so this covered a new area that I had not seen before. Anyone who enjoys a fast paced action film based on luchadore-style wrestling will find this movie fun and enjoyable.

Atomic Blue destined to become a classic wrestling movie. Atomic Blue utilized many of the United Wrestling Council's stars and that is a very big reason that the movie's wrestling action is incredible! The other reason is our UWC wrestlers were able to overcome the ineptness of the so called legendary wrestling mark and mark co-ordinator Karl Lauer's participation in the making and the all out exploitation of mexican wrestlers! We salute Mr. Salazar and the many people that it took to make and believed in the work and the message the movie makes.

Azul Atomico (Atomic Blue)...brings back memories of childhood backyard wrestling tournaments inspired by Lucha Libre. In the mythical world of Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling), the man behind the mask was a manifestation of all that was possible in the world. The 60's and 70's may have brought some psychedelic trips to American hippies, but in Mexico, that era brought Lucha Libre. Every kid wanted to be like wrestling superstars like El Santo (The Saint) and Mil Mascaras (A Thousand Masks). They were the epitome of what a gentleman should be, never resorting to guns and always respectful. In a country filled with corrupt politicians, masked wrestlers in tights darting across the ring became the revolutionaries of Mexican Cinema. And like Lucha Libre movies of yesteryear, Azul Atomico has a mission and a lesson.

It took the producers two years to finish the movie. A process including long hours, empty pockets and numerous telephone calls to family members for help. Karl Lauer, legendary wrestling promoter, coordinated the films wrestling moves and served as Associate Producer.

Careful to cling onto the traditional conventions particular to the genre yet giving the film a twist all their own, together the troupe redefined Luch Libre. Like his famed predececcors Mil Mascaras and Santo, Azul Atomico never takes off his blue nylon mask (which comes complete with an atom sign on the forehead) Typical of Luch Libre, complicated wrestling scenes filled with high-flying action and bone crushing suplexes are sprinkled all over the movie. In one fighting scene, a 300-pound wrestler does a splash off the top rope, nailing Azul onto the mat.

In contrast to the tradional larger-than-life wrestling champions, Azul Atomico is a dumpy, two-bit wrestler who is behind on his rent and forced to fight in lousy gyms in remote cities.

Like scooping your way through a bowl of rocky road ice cream, you'll find little morsels of Chicano Culture hidden within this movie. A special treat for any Latino with a sweet tooth for comedy is an appearance by Culture Clash, who play die-hard fans of Azul. El Vez groupies also get their fix when the Mexican Elvis impersonator graces the screen. Music by El Vez, Los Straitjackets, Yeska and Viva Malapache with a score composed by Philip Pellitier appear in the film.

First of all it was about time that a movie produced by Latinos of this high quality was made. I remember watching the wrestler movies with El Santo and Blue Demon and the excitment it caused with all those other kids watching. This brings back all those same feelings while thinking that it is being produced by today by these two entrepreneurs who obviously were exposed to this type of entertainement. Congratulations, and go Latino Power!

It's not every day that I come across something like this. A friend recommended that I check out the film. It's a real hoot. At first I didn't know what to think of it. How do you explain mexican wrestling? Then again it's one of those independent types of film that suprises you. It's funny,and cheesy in a good way and has a message. The wrestling is wonderful, not over the top or super violent, don't expect blood, just real wrestling. Some of the scenes are just plain funny or silly. Most parents would be ok with this film, my kids liked it and I think it is enoyable for someone who just can't get enough of wrestling or wants something that comes close to those cheesy old films from mexico. This is an independent film so don't expect a 50 million dollar budget. It's inspired, and looks like the folks who made it took time to come as close as possible to making this film as authentic a mexican wrestling film as possible.

This movie is very funny. Mexican Wrestling, and Super Heroes! Excellent!

It's not every day that I come across something like this. A friend recommended that I check out the film. It's a real hoot. At first I didn't know what to think of it. How do you explain mexican wrestling? Then again it's one of those independent types of film that suprises you. It's funny,and cheesy in a good way and has a message. The wrestling is wonderful, not over the top or super violent, don't expect blood, just real wrestling. Some of the scenes are just plain funny or silly. Most parents would be ok with this film, my kids liked it and I think it is enoyable for someone who just can't get enough of wrestling or wants something that comes close to those cheesy old films from mexico. This is an independent film so don't expect a 50 million dollar budget. It's inspired, and looks like the folks who made it took time to come as close as possible to making this film as authentic a mexican wrestling film as possible.