I have to say, I'm not the Hitman's biggest fan. When he was active in WWE, I really supported other wrestlers like Undertaker. But I saw this DVD on a sale, scooped it up... and realised just how wrong I was. But this isn't a review of the wrestler, but of his DVD. Does it match up to his impeccable ring-work?

Well, yes. I don't like to give out five stars easily, but this DVD is worth it, and this from a (previously) non-Hart fan. The presentation of the box is a bit strange, with newspaper clippings, but it adds a nice edge to the package.

The main feature, a tour-de-force of Bret's WWE / WCW time is fantastic. Bret hosts most of it, including his opinions on the controversial Montreal incident, but others like Vince and wrestling alumni like Animal or Christian, get their chance to wax lyrical on the excellence of execution. The documentary is thorough, tries to be as unbiased as it can (and mainly succeeds) and lets the Hitman's career tell its own tale. It does have to skip over some events (Bret's first solo stab post-Hart Foundation, and the Lawler feud for example) but it also brings other, lesser known events in to the light (KOTR I). Overall, the production of this is virtually flawless and is everything these kinds of documentaries should be. Very impressive.

It does add one question though - Bret says his time as a heel in the Attitude era was 'fun', but why suddenly decide to go to WCW so suddenly? The DVD does raise more questions where there weren't before.

As far as extras go, this DVD is packed to the gills with a luscious amount of them. The extra interviews are fascinating (Konnan taught Bret the Sharpshooter?!?), and the match selection is fantastic. No Iron Man or Ladder matches but that's understandable as they would steal from other Bret matches, and there's only so many hours on a disk. Plus, these matches are well documented elsewhere. The extras are just as good as the main feature and worth the price of admission alone.

WWE need to take note. If you're going to do an 'out-of-characeter' DVD retrospective, this is the way to do it. A well put-together documentary, fascinating interviews that didn't make the docu. cut, and a plethora of deliciously wrestled matches that (at this point) were only available here. Whether you're a Bret Hart fan or not doesn't matter - you cannot justify not having this DVD. And maybe, just maybe, like what happened with me, you may start out being apathetic to the Hitman but once you're given this a watch, you may find yourself entranced by the Best There Is, The Best There Was, and The Best There Ever Will Be.

The title says it all Bret "Hitman" Hart truly is "The Best There Is, The Best There Was, The Best There Ever Will Be. Here the story from Bret himself in this amazing 3-disc dvd set from the start of his career to the controversy ending at the 1997 Survivor Series. Also features some of the greatest matches chosen from the "Hitman" himself including his feud with his late brother Owen Hart, the submission match with the lengendary Stone Cold Steve Austin and the classic tag team matches with his partner Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart.

Bret "Hitman" Hart: The Best There Is, The Best There Was & The Best There Ever Will Be (2005):

This DVD is amazing. It's got every thing a wrestling fan could want. Great Story, Interviews and classic Matches!

BRET HART STORY:
One of the best WWE stories of all time. Not as good as 'The Rise + Fall of ECW' but just that slight bit off it. It starts of with bret talking about Stampede Wrestling and the hart family dungeon. Then, when he gets signed with the WWF and becomes Intercontinental champ. The chapter about when he became WWF Champion is very good. It tells you insiders you never would have thought about Bret, Vince McMahon or Shawn Michaels doing. It shows you highlights of the Iron Man Match and his match with stone cold at WM13. The srcewjob chapter is good but, it seems like hardly any info was actually given. it shows you it happening and what bret felt and thats really it. His time in WCW is sad as a 10 minute point is talking about Owen; bret's brother and how he died. bret says he felt guilty for joining WCW. all in all, it's sad, happy, funny, historic, and sad again. but brilliant.

I'll tel you some of the good matches in here.
WWF TAG TEAM TITLES:
Hart Foundation vs. The Rockers:
high flying really good.

INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP:
Bret Hart vs. Mr. Perfect:
a wrestling clinic. they took each other to the limit.

INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP:
Bret Hart vs. British Bulldog:
really good top rope moves and technical wrestling. alot of stand-offs.

Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart:
fast paced and loads of classic wrestling holds and grapples. surprising ending.

WWF CHAMPIONSHIP:
NO DISQUALIFICATIONS:
Bret Hart vs. Diesel:
ring bells, chairs and cables all used. diesel throws bret off the ring apron crashing through a table!

SUBMISSION MATCH:
Bret Hart vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin:
steve bleeds alot. tons of high risk moves. several weapons used. a classic.

I Know some of these matches are in other reviews but, they really are just that good. the story is so emotional, mixed with several great matches and WALAH! perfect wrestling DVD!!!!
VERY GOOD: ***** STARS!