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81 out of 100

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8.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 165 Ratings

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  • Starring: Evan Rachel Wood, Marisa Tomei, Mickey Rourke
  • Summary: 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. (Fox Searchlight)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    This is Rourke doing astonishing physical acting.
  2. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Mick LaSalle
    100
    The movie has the simplicity and confidence of a Johnny Cash song.
  3. New York Magazine
    Reviewed by: David Edelstein
    60
    The movie isn't as world-shattering as those bouts: It's a regretful-old-warrior weeper.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 67
  3. Negative: 7 out of 67
  1. Alexander_Fred
    10
    A well directed film by Daren Afronsky, Micky Rourke and Marisa Tomei are more than able to bring their respective characters and all of their flaws to life in a realistic and engaging manner.. At times capable of bringing a tear to the eye and at others capable of turning stomachs, the Wrestler nonetheless enchants throughout its entirety telling a story that all are capable of sympathizing with.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. deang
    4
    Lacked character developement.downright too cheesy of beginning. I know it's what it is...butttt.. still too much so. a few good/fair moments. i just couldn't recommend this to anyone other than to see if they agreed with me.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. ChrisG
    2
    Despite terrific performances from Rourke and Tomei, Aronofsky can't keep from sinking them with mawkish sentimentality and clunky dialogue that gets worse and worse. Watching the film slowly but surely implode into cliche is almost as painful as getting clotheslined by a professional wrestler.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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