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The Wrestler

The Wrestler

Actor(s): Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood
Director(s): Darren Aronofsky
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Movie Details

MPAA Rating: R
Content Advisory: Violence, Nudity, Adult Situations, Adult Language, Sexual Situations, Drug Content
Movie Release: 2008
DVD Release: 04/21/2009
Format: DVD - Color - Closed Captioned
Edition: Dual Layered
Audio Tracks: English, Spanish
Subtitles: English, Spanish
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 49 mins
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Members Wishing: 100
Genres: Drama, Psychological Drama, Slice of Life
See Also: The Wrestler [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray]

DVD Synopsis

His sense of identity fading into nothingness after the spotlights dim and he experiences a close brush with mortality, a retired wrestler begins to evaluate his life while considering the comeback that could very well kill him in director Darren Aronofsky's poignant portrait of an introspective former superstar in the twilight of his career. Back in his heyday, wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson (Mickey Rourke) was an icon in the ring. His image immortalized in action figures and video games, he would headline arenas across the globe. Twenty years later, those glory days have passed, and Randy is forced to earn his keep by brawling before handfuls of fans in high school gyms and community centers around New Jersey. In the wake of a heart attack, the former icon attempts to earn a little extra cash while working in a deli and making an effort to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter, Stephanie (Evan Rachel Wood). Yet, despite Randy's continued attempts at convincing local stripper Cassidy (Marisa Tomei) to settle down with him in his humble trailer, the ring still calls to him. Later, when the prospect of a high-profile rematch with his longtime nemesis presents itself, Randy is forced to weigh his mortality against his desire to hear the crowd roar one last time. The Wrestler snagged two Oscar nominations, one for Best Actor (Rourke) and one for Best Supporting Actress (Tomei). ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Actors

Mickey Rourke - Randy "The Ram" Robinson
Marisa Tomei - Cassidy
Evan Rachel Wood - Stephanie Robinson


Member Movie Reviews

Suzanne B. wrote on 6/13/2009...

Extremely depressing movie, but good. Almost deserves NC-17 rating for violence, nudity, language and sexual content. Mickey Rourke is heartbreaking in this film.

David F. from ACWORTH, GA wrote on 4/28/2009...

2 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Excelent movie! I was completely blown away, couldn't take my eyes off the screen...

This really lives up to the hype. Mickey Rourke gives a compelling and heart felt preformance and Marissa Tomei is a fantastic and beautiful actress....and quite brave. You'd never see this side of wrestling if this movie hadn't been made, and I had no idea what goes on behind all the showmanship and fanfare.

Very moving and extremely entertaining. I almost started it over while the credits were rolling. This movie is that good.

Sarah H. (psychogurl13) from CROSSVILLE, TN wrote on 4/24/2009...

2 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.
AMAZING! One of the best movies I have ever seeen. Definitely a must see for any wrestling fan.


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