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The Wrestler
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Back in the late '80s, Randy "The Ram" Robinson was a headlining professional wrestler. Now, twenty years later, he ekes out a living performing for handfuls of diehard wrestling fans in high school gyms and community centers around New Jersey. Estranged from his daughter and unable to sustain any real relationships, Randy lives for the thrill of the show and the adoration of his fans. However, a heart attack forces him into retirement. As his sense of identity starts to slip away, he begins to evaluate the state of his life--trying to reconnect with his daughter, and striking up a blossoming romance with an exotic dancer who is ready to start a new life. Yet all this cannot compare to the allure of the ring and passion for his art, which threatens to pull Randy "The Ram" back into his world of wrestling.
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Evan Rachel Wood and Mickey Rourke as "The Wrestler" give resonant performances in a near-brilliant film.
The Wrestler
By Steven Rea, Inquirer Movie Critic
Posted 01/08/2009
Beautifully directed by Darren Aronofsky from a screenplay by Robert Siegel, The Wrestler stars Mickey Rourke in the title role. If this ragged but near- brilliant movie is about a guy trying to resurrect his career, so too is the performance at its heart. » Read more
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Mickey Rourke is winning kudos as hard-living Randy "The Ram" Robinson, a has-been who hits the comeback trail.
The Wrestler
By GARY THOMPSON, thompsg@phillynews.com
Posted 01/08/2009
THE YEAR'S most over-cooked movie story may be the return of Mickey Rourke, who never really went anywhere. It's true that "The Wrestler" restores him to leading-role status, but Rourke has never stopped working as a stand-out supporting actor - even the dissipated Rourke has more screen presence than most of his peers, and in small doses he adds a lot to a movie without creating too many headaches on set. (He was faulted for recklessness, never a lack of talent.) » Read more
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MPAA rating:
R
for violence
Cast:
Alyssa Bresnahan; Olivia Baseman; Marisa Tomei; Evan Rachel Wood; Mickey Rourke; Vale Anoai; Gregg Bello; Ernest Miller; Angelina Aucello; Todd Barry
Directed by:
Darren Aronofsky
On the web:
 
The Wrestler Official Site
Genre:
Drama
Running time:
01:45
Release date:
2008
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