Very powerful documentary. Beautifully done by director James Toback as he makes you see the real Mike Tyson. This truly shows that money, fame, and success don't really define who a man is, but rather their actions and how they act. Fortune makes a man happy, fame makes a man feel power, and success brings confidence, right? Unfortunately, all those things were perhaps the key to "Iron" Mike Tyson's downfall not only as a champion boxer, but as a human being. From crying about his late trainer Cus D'Amato to describing in detail how he has sex with women, "Tyson" is explicit, disturbing, but altogether brilliant. James Toback let's us see how terrific this young, ferocious fighter was in the ring, but is also fearless in showing how he struggled for happiness outside the ring. You can't get any deeper into the man than this. You get a down-to-earth, practically tell-all Mike Tyson here. But probably why this documentary works well is because after seeing it, you don't like or dislike Mike Tyson any more or less. You simply get to know him better. This isn't for the lovers or the haters of Mike, but rather for those who just want to feel the heart of "Iron".
Rating: 31/2 out of 4
