Plot so thin, it passes unnoticed.

Intense, gripping, stylish and poignant

Just intense enough to provide a much-needed diversion, just lightweight enough to make you forget about it soon after it’s over. It’s not exactly “good,” per se, but it does what it sets out to do in terms of putting us on edge, which makes it … successful?

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

We all did some crazy stuff when we were young but this ensemble definitely went beyond that as the film states as it being extreme. They sure aren't thinking of the physical damage to their bodies inside and out that will most certainly cause them issues as they get older unless it kills them first. The adults in this except for Rob Van Dam were pathetic to say the least in my opinion. The only sane thing was the coming from Rob Van Dam himself and in the first "Deleted Scene" where he talked about how he first got started. Be constructive not destructive is the best policy something I remember being told when I was their age.

The Backyard is about kids who wrestle in their backyards (gardens) mostly in America but also in England. It follows several characters with names such as Sic, Heartless and Chaos. These guys are extreme. They wrestle with hardcoreweapons - the most dangerous being fire.What is startling about this film is that their parents all support them. You'll watch the kids attack each other in tremendous battles and while there are quite a few matches it never gets old. My favourite moment was probably when one of the wrestlers The Lizard's interviews for the WWE. You really feel that you want him to make it.A lot of people have said that this is a tough film to watch because of the violence. Well i think they're all cry babies. They're also probably people who hate wrestling. Mr. PPV Rob Van Dam makes an appearance and is seen in his own backyard.This is actually extended in the extras on the DVD. I learned a tremendous amount about wrestling and determination, and in fact about America. It is at time horrifying but overall very, very entertaining,

For fans of Beyond The Mat this violent sequel will be welcomed with great applause. It delivers on every aspect upgrading the violence quotient to an extreme level that isn't however suitable for children. This is crazy stuff but the story of The Lizard is heart-warming and uplifting. I was gripped to the screen throughout and only wish it was longer.

This is quite a harrowing and chilling documentary. I felt like crying at what the youth of today consider to be meaningful behavior. But it is not only youth, but parents are actively supporting their young ones in this dangerous activity. This film is an amazing study of teenage existence, and what it means to be young in today's society. It is subtle, intelligent and does not pass judgment. Instead it is up to you the viewer to formulate your own opinion. This remarkable approach really takes you into the world of backyard wrestling. While the subject did initially put me off from wanting to see the film, I am so glad I did. It makes my top 5 list of 2003 must-see documentaries.