The Wrestler
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81 out of 100

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8.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 216 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. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Stephen Farber
    80
    Bolstered by a career-best performance from Mickey Rourke and outstanding work by Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood.
  4. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    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: 69 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 79
  3. Negative: 7 out of 79
  1. [Anonymous]
    10
    I highly recommend this film to anyone. The story is so heartbreaking and it's no surprise seeing how Rourke's performance was nothinig short of perfect. You would have to be dead inside not to pitty The Ram at the end of the movie.… Expand
  2. MattH
    8
    Great movie. Rourke sells as the old washed up wrestler who won't let a dream die while his star fades away. If there was more of the dialogue between Rourke and Tomei I think that I really would have loved it, but I wanted to see more of the fire that drives these two individuals. May we all go out doing what we love.… Expand
  3. halb
    7
    A good, but not great, film. Ty Burr (Boston Globe) sums up the lead performance nicely: "This performance has a gentleness - an almost Zen-like acceptance of collapsed expectations - that comes close to breaking your heart." It's basically a character study, and also a cautionary tale, about clinging to your dreams and self-image long past their expiration dates. Rourke does give an amazing performance, and the ending -- although pretty cliche'd -- definitely touches your heart.… Expand
  4. 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

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