Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #21908 in DVD
• Released on: 2006-01-30
• Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
• Format: PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 3
• Running time: 548 minutes

Customer Reviews

bret hart - simply the best
this is the dvd I have waited nearly a decade for and I wasn't disappointed, it is all about the triumphs and tragedies of the wrestling industry and this guy has survived more than most, a must for all bret fans and fans of wrestling, most people also don't know that bret has released 2 albums, starred in an award winning tv drama and is currently putting the finishing touches to his autobiography which will be out in 2007, the only disappointment on the dvd is that one of his best matches at wcw mayhem 99 was not included but there are rumours of a follow up dvd, I even got emotional when he was talking about the deaths of the members of his family, a must for all with some of his best matches of his career, it was good to see how his career progressed from the early days to owning the Calgary Hitmen his championship winning ice hockey team, I have 2 versions one of which is autographed by the man himself, one is region 1 and one is region 2, it is the region 1 version that I have that is autographed by Bret himself, it is one of the best dvds I have seen in my 11 years as wrestling fan, definitely worth a look and good value for money

long over release.
i had long been waiting for a full dvd release of bret hart, and here it is.
after the disappointing dvd of jake roberts, silvervision has pulled out all the stops to make this one a winner.
there is a two hour documentary that features a lot of comments by the "hitman" himself. very well done except for missing out a few minor details here and there.
the selection of matches are mainly brilliant. opponents like the killer bees ,british bulldogs, mr. perfect, ted dibiase represent the best of the "old-school" style of wrestling.
the only quibble i can think of, is i was expecting more from the late 80s to the early 90s: beating the bulldogs for the tag team titles, losing them to strike force, battling it out with the mountie etc.
i easily rate this collection on the same level as the "road wariors" release, as being fantastic.
buy this one and be thoroughly entertained in a total of eighteen matches.

The best. PERIOD
Only the best in the wrestling industry are deserving of having their own DVDs that focus on their greatest matches and/or careers. And only the best of the best are deserving of these remarkable 3-disc sets that WWE expertly put together. Ric Flair and the Undertaker deserved this treatment, but in my opinion, no one deserves it more than Bret Hart.

For those long-time fans of WWF/E, the name Bret Hart says it all. He was truly one of the biggest names in the history of professional wrestling that really revolutionised the business. For those people who haven't really been WWE fans all that long, and you've only heard of Bret Hart by playing the recent computer games where he's an unlockable legend, you're really missing out. Bret Hart's name is truly synonymous with how great wrestling is. And to understand that, you need to check out this DVD.

Originally, this was going to be titled, "Screwed: The Bret Hart story" and focus entirely on the controversial incident in Montreal, which spelled the end for the Hitman in WWE. Thankfully, the decision was made to rename the DVD, "The Bret Hart Story: The best there is, the best there was, the best there ever will be" and focus entirely on the Hitman's career, which is much more respectful and appropriate to a man who helped the business survive and thrive after the end of Hulkamania.

Vince McMahon introduces the documentary and shows real class by thanking Bret for putting their differences aside to present this story. And what follows is a documentary that lasts over two hours, exploring the phenomenon that is the Hitman, greatly detailing how this legend originated and developed to the status that he deserved to be. Throughout the documentary, we hear comments from the likes of Vince McMahon, Jim Ross, and many of wrestling's greats regarding the truly important aspects of Bret's career. And there are many that make up this vast and storied career.

There is excellent archive footage that showcases Bret's amazing talent in his early days. The highlights of his tenure in his father's Stampede Wrestling promotion are vintage diamonds, amongst them being the clips of his epic battles with the Dynamite Kid and Bad News Allen.

Following the documentation of the Stampede Promotion, the Bret Hart story then covers what really made the Hitman an icon and a legend, and that was his run in the WWE. Although I knew of the Hitman's history and career, never had I seen this much footage of his matches, promos, angles and interviews. And I was in for a huge surprise. As Jim Ross says, "You always knew what you were gonna get from Bret Hart, and that was quality."

Practically everything is covered here; his days in the Hart Foundation with Jim 'The Anvil' Neidhart, his run with the Intercontinental Championship, his ascension to the WWE title, his crowning as the 1993 King of the Ring, his heated rivalry with his brother, Owen, and of course, the awesome feud with Stone Cold Steve Austin. But what really brings it all to life, is hearing it all from Bret himself.

As the documentary details how big a star the Hitman became, Bret comes across as one of the nicest and most confident individuals anywhere. Although there are times when he speaks highly of himself, it's not out of arrogance, and his positive comments regarding himself is justifiable by pretty much anyone, and Bret never forgets those who helped make him the legend he became, as he praises his fellow co-workers.

The Hitman's not afraid to speak his mind on various issues, though. Such as how he felt shafted when he lost the WWE title to Yokozuna at WrestleMania IX, only to stand aside and let Hulk Hogan beat the 600lb behemoth. And then of course, there's his hatred for Shawn Michaels. Although Bret remains proud of the classic Iron Man match at WrestleMania XII, and acknowledges HBK's amazing talents and that his era was coming, Bret doesn't hesitate in letting everyone know how he feels about Shawn as a person, or how he felt on the road leading up to, during, and after the Iron Man match.

When the inevitable subject of Survivor Series 1997 is discussed, it's not covered in the same extent that it has been in the past, and with good reason. Although the Montreal Screwjob is a dark cloud that will always hang over the Hitman, it's irrelevant compared to what he should be remembered for, and that's all the contributions he's made to professional wrestling. Besides, the story behind the event has been covered plenty of times over the years, so don't expect it to dominate what this DVD is all about.

Nevertheless, when the topic is discussed, things take the tone of 'doom and gloom', as it was a great downward spiral for Bret, as he jumpshipped to WCW for his final years, only to be poorly used. Then there's the tragic death of Owen, which devastated me back then, and still scars me to this day, along with everyone else. After a brief and overdue run as the WCW Champion, Bret's career came to a premature end at the hands of Bill Goldberg, which would lead to a devastating stroke.

Although the Hitman's career didn't end happily ever after, watching this DVD made me realise that the good outweighs the bad. The documentary finishes off with an awesome music video that highlights the best bits of Bret Hart's career. As with any good wrestling DVD, there are tons of extra interviews, including a really hilarious story about one of Owen's legendary 'ribs'. Then there're the extra matches, which have been handpicked by Bret himself. All the extra matches are above average and there are some real classics.

Bret 'Hitman' Hart's legacy should never be forgotten. And now, thanks to Vince McMahon, it won't. This DVD is simply the best thing WWE has ever put together.