JR Not Interested in Seeing Chris Benoit Movie

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<blockquote class='quote\\_blockquote'><dl><dt>Quote:</dt><dd> </dd></dl><div>Jim Ross says he has no interest in seeing the final days of Chris Benoit re-told in a new big screen 'biographical thriller', entitled Crossface.

When asked for comment on the upcoming movie, he tweeted, "No thoughts...no interest...too sad."

He added, "I was asked my opinion re: potential Beniot movie. I gave my opinion, did 'man' up. Have no interest reliving the tragedy. I lost 3 friends."

SRG Films announced Saturday formal plans to produce a film based on the life of the deceased former wrestler, which will be adapted from Matthew Randazzo's book Ring of Hell: The Story of Chris Benoit and the Fall of the Pro Wrestling Industry. Production is tentatively scheduled to begin next fall. [/quote]

 

[Deleted User]

I was under the assumption the film was more of a documentary.

This is just gonna be a sad excuse to make a cheap horror film.

 

[AKI Man]

Yeah it sounds that way!

I was actually thinking it be a more "Documentary" based film as apose to a movie! If its gonna be something like The Wrestler then count me out! Its a great film, but not for Benoit!

A Beyond The Mat type of Benoit story would own!

 

[Tired]

I thought it was going to be a drama, like 'Man on the Moon' covered Andy Kaufman's life.

I can understand JR's perspective. While many of us were hurt by the loss of the Benoit family, Ross is a man who knew all of them in everyday life. And their deaths HAVE TO BE a major part of the final act. If I did know them in person, I wouldn't want to be reminded of how it all ended.

Chances are, I will watch it when it becomes available in the UK.