WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart says "The Wrestler" was great, but felt it made viewers lose respect for pro wrestling

Bret Hart told Christopher Smith of the Mirror's Ringside blog that he enjoyed The Wrestler, yet also felt it was tough on pro wrestling. "I thought it was a great movie, very well acted, very well directed, but I think it really slogged wrestling," Hart said.

"It really took it back to where it wouldn't make you proud if your kid came up to you and said, 'Dad I want to be a Wrestler.' That movie would make someone go: 'I'd rather you do anything, I'd rather you be a porno star than a pro wrestler.' I don't think wrestling gets a fair shake that way. When it finished you didn't have any respect for wrestling." To watch the full interview, visit Mirror.co.

Powell's POV: I came away from the movie feeling as though it was one man's journey rather than a synopsis of the entire pro wrestling industry. Sure, there were other wrestlers who were down on their luck, but Ernest Miller's character had a successful life after pro wrestling, even if there are some carny-like elements to running a car lot. By the way, Hart also discusses his legendary Wembley Stadium match against Davey Boy Smith and more in the 30-minute interview.