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The Wrestler, 2008

Starring: Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei

Directed by: Darren Aronofsky

Written by: Robert D. Siegel

Language: English

Country: USA, France

Runtime: 109 min

MPAA Rating: R

Rating:8.2

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The Wrestler can be described as bleak, gloomy, and sincere. The plot revolves around aging, estrangement, and a midlife crisis. The main genres are drama, independent, and sports. In approach, The Wrestler is serious and realistic. The storytelling is slow paced. It is located in New Jersey. The Wrestler takes place in contemporary times. The movie has received attention for being a Venice Festival winner, a Golden Globe winner, and a masterpiece. Note that it involves drugs/alcohol, nudity, and sexual content.

Summary of The Wrestler

Aging wrestler Randy ``The Ram'' Robinson (Mickey Rourke) is long past his prime but still ready and rarin' to go on the pro-wrestling circuit. After a particularly brutal beating, however, Randy hangs up his tights, pursues a serious relationship with a long-in-the-tooth stripper (Marisa Tomei), and tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter (Evan Rachel Wood). But he can't resist the lure of the ring and readies himself for a comeback.

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Language:	English
Country:	USA, France
Release date:	12 October 2008
Runtime:	109 min

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Mickey Rourke

as Randy 'The Ram' Robinson

Marisa Tomei

as Cassidy

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Variety

Rourke creates a galvanizing, humorous, deeply moving portrait that instantly takes its place among the great, iconic screen performances. An elemental story simply and brilliantly told, Darren Aronofsky's fourth feature is a winner from every... Full Review

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by: Todd McCarthy

Entertainment Weekly

The Wrestler is like "Rocky" made by the Scorsese of "Mean Streets." It's the rare movie fairy tale that's also a bravura work of art. Full Review

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by: Owen Gleiberman

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Randy The Ram Robinson (Mickey Rourke) is a good guy. It's there and we see it. But he is so tragically flawed that every time it tries to come out he gets crushed, and so do we, right to the end credits. Rourke delivers an epic and timeless... Read and rate it

04.August.2010
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by: Dan Cassavaugh
Dan Cassavaugh rated this movie0/10

I was mostly indifferent to this film while it was in theaters. I think I figured I didn't want to watch Mickey Rourke play Mickey Rourke. I was wrong. This may in fact be Mr. Rourke's best work yet. The film is compelling without being sappy. I... Read and rate it

26.November.2009
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by: rogertick
rogertick rated this movie0/10

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