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Darren Aronofsky's 2008 dramatic film about a down and out professional wrestler.
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Jul 14, 2010
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Mickey gives the kind of performance that we all knew he still had in him. Marisa Tomei was equally amazing.
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One of thing things I learned after following pro wrestling a few years back is what happened to those names I used to hear about all the time like Jake Roberts and Lex Luger. I never heard about them dying considering what big names they are, and then I learned a bitter truth. Those big names and they're big lifestyles came crashing down. Jake Roberts and Lex Luger were the inspirations for the character of Randy "The Ram" Robinson who is the focus of The Wrestler. … more
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**** out of **** Well, this is rather surprising; Darren Aronofsky directing a sports flick. How about that? So how well does this little stunt pull off? Well, I'll tell you, and believe me; you're going to be surprising. As it turns out, Aronofsky's "The Wrestler" is no stunt at all, but that's not to say that it's the kind of film that you'd expect out of the guy either. Mr. Aronofsky's follow-up to his ambitious, flawed, but indefinitely artsy "The Fountain" proves to … more
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THE WRESTLER There have been films made before about wrestling and by wrestling I mean pro wrestling, but none like this. This film is the portrait of a man who is coming to terms with his own mortality, literally and also for his craft. There have been many things said about this movie but there seems to be one constant, and that is Mickey Rourke's masterful performance. For those who have not seen this I can tell you right now that he was … more
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WARNING: This review contains spoilers! There are certain fundamental aspects of American culture in the 1980s that I found to be, for lack of a better word, repugnant. The crassness of commercialism was everywhere, politics went straight to hell as Reaganites celebrated American Right-wing supremacy, music fans suffered through the pangs of the glam rock movement and the superficiality and the hedonistic excesses that it embraced, and the yuppies on Wall Street were idealized … more
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Powerful movie that depicts the side of wrestling and sports that we may not think about, getting older and dealing with trying to continue doing something you love.
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Stories that delved into the inner human spirit and tales about redemption have been beloved by critics since anyone can remember. Small wonder, since films that exhibit pure humanity can undoubtedly touch the hearts of audiences--it is a premise that is both fascinating and quite easy to relate to. Inspired by the documentary "Beyond the Mat", director Darren Aronofsky's "The WRESTLER" is a film with a lot of things to say, and may well be Mickey Rourke's best performance; this role may indeed … more
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review by MichaelN.
December 28, 2009
This movie was a huge and pleasant surprise for me. I thought it would be more about the wrestling sport/soapstory. Instead we get a compelling tale of a man that was so into the wrestling game that he ignored the rest of his life. Mickey Rourke plays a wrestler nicknamed The Ram, who can no longer persue wrestling so he soon realizes that his "real" life is total misery and he really has nothing outside of wrestling. Ram tries to rekindle … more
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review by Husher315.
December 08, 2009
Growing up a wrestling fan and knowing the business inside and out, The Wrestler hit home in a lot of ways. I wasn't just a wrestling fan, I used to idolize these guys and perhaps one day, be one of them. As I got older and was able to differentiate what was real and what was fake, I felt I was able to connect even more with them and what they go through because of all the inner politics that go on in the industry. The minute the film started, I was blown away at just how well … more
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Pros: Outstanding performances by principles; great supporting cast. Cons: Predictable; slow in places The Bottom Line: After all the hype surrounding The Wrestler, I expected more. Plot Details: This opinion reveals minor details about the movie''s plot. When I was growing up watching professional wrestling on Saturday afternoons was a ritual in our neighborhood. All of the “guys” on the street … more
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review by christytilleryfrench.
September 22, 2009
Mickey Rourke puts in an award-winning performance as Randy "the Ram" Robinson, a pro wrestler well past his prime who cannot give up doing what he loves best. Randy lives in a rundown trailer (which the landlord locks him out of when he can't pay the rent), drives an ancient van, works part-time for a grocery store, and spends his free time at a strip club, where he flirts with a stripper whose real name is Pam, played by Marisa Tomei. After he has a heart attack and the doctor tells … more
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Robin Ramzinski, ring name Randy "The Ram" Robinson, (Mickey Rourke) is a professional wrestler who was a major star in the 1980s but is now years past his prime and wrestling on the weekends for various independent wrestling promotions in the Elizabeth, New Jersey area. After a show, a promoter proposes a 20th anniversary rematch with his most notable opponent, the Ayatollah (Ernest Miller), who now owns a used car dealership in Arizona. Their first match together sold out Madison Square Garden, and Randy agrees to the rematch, wishfully thinking this high-profile match could help him get back to the top.
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- Mickey Rourke as Randy "The Ram" Robinson/Robin Ramzinski
- Marisa Tomei as Cassidy / Pam
- Evan Rachel Wood as Stephanie Ramzinski
- Todd Barry as Wayne
- Ernest Miller as Bob / "The Ayatollah"
Also appearing in the film are actual professional wrestlers: Blue Meanie, Johnny Valiant, Ref Hanson, Tommy Rotten, Andrew Anderson, Brolly, Danny Inferno, Necro Butcher, Mike "RAGE" Miller, Paul E. Normus (who died in early 2009), Nick Berk, DJ Hyde, Havoc, Johnny Mangus, Billy Dream, Eric Cobian, Sabian, Nate Hatred, Sugga, L.A. Smooth, Whacks, Devon Moore, The Funky Samoans, Jay Lethal, Jim Powers, Kid USA (as Randy's stunt double), Ron Killings, Claudio Castagnoli, Romeo Roselli, John Zandig, Chuck Taylor and Nigel McGuinness.
The Wrestler is a 2008 drama film directed by Darren Aronofsky, written by Robert D. Siegel, and starring ...Movies, Drama Movies, Drama, Wrestling, Sports Movies, Darren Aronofsky, Mickey Rourke, Mickey Rourke Movies
Cast:
Evan Rachel Wood,
Mark Margolis,
Abraham Aronofsky,
Mickey Rourke,
Marisa Tomei,
Judah Friedlander,
Wass W. Stevens,
Todd Barry
Director:
Darren Aronofsky
Genre:
Drama,
Romance,
Sport
Release Date:
December 18, 2008
MPAA Rating:
R
Screen Writer:
Robert D. Siegel
DVD Release Date:
April 21, 2009
Runtime:
109 minutes
Studio:
Wild Bunch,
Fox Searchlight Pictures,
Protozoa Pictures
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