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The Wrestler
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Common Sense says
Brilliant drama about rough redemption is for adults only.
Themes in this movie include: loss
updated 10.02.09
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Wrestler
Parents need to know that this critically acclaimed indie drama is a strong, brilliant, fierce film -- for adults only. The acting, direction, and writing are of Oscar caliber, but there's extensive nudity, unflinching violence, drinking, drug use/abuse, and swearing. The film is also moody and complex, depicting the physical and moral consequences of the characters' work as "professionals" in the economy of entertainment.
Read our full review by James Rocchi
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk aboutthe nature of the "fake" violence depicted in the wrestling matches -- is it really "fake" if people are bleeding?
- What's the appeal of professional wrestling to begin with? What makes it compelling entertainment?
- Is it as popular now as it was in the '80s? Why or why not?
- Discuss the similarities between Randy and Cassidy, who both make low pay selling their bodies (he wrestles, she strips). What effect does that have on their self-esteem? Their relationships with others?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
e.g. Perfect for older kids, but not for tweens
- I rate this title off for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
The Wrestler is one of the best of '08
The Wrestler is faded actor Mickey Rourke's comeback role as Randy the ram robinson and it is his best work the movie is very gritty explaining what he has gone through and what he is going through presently. Marisa Tomei also stars as a stripper named Cassidy who has some feeling for Randy but also feels bad for him. The movie is an example of two performers who perform for money or the people who actually care and need. The Wrestler deals with weighty issues and should be seen by a mature audience.
- I rate this title on for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Outstanding and depressing
Outstanding perfomances by Rourke and Tomei. Very nasty at times but also realistic. Let my 15 year old watch and 20 minutes in the movie he got up and said booring.It was well done but DEFINATLY not for kids.
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
The Wrestler
One thing Common Sense Media failed to mention in their review under the "sex" category is that there is also a scene where The Ram walks into his bosses office without warning and catches him watching a pornographic movie. This is a very well-made movie - gripping, realistic and perfectly acted-out (especially by Rourke). However, while I can appreciate how masterfully this film was crafted, I can also say I wouldn't watch it again. It is extremely depressing.
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Waste of time. Its really bloody and disgusting. And sexual content is way too much for any teen. And drugs are apart of this movie.
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Don't go to this.
This is boring. Extremely disturbing.
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it
I LOVED IT SO MUCH I WILL SEE IT SO MANY TIMES
this movie is so great. it dose have nudity and sex that are graphic and many sence at a strip club witch you might not want your kids to see. there also is blood blood and more blood. they use staple guns in a wrestlering match witch i thought was creepy. Also there is some bad words and randy the ram uses drugs. SEE THIS MOVIE IF YOU ARE 15 AND UP. I MEAN IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
"The Wrestler" Crackles With Realism And Emotional Poewer
A powerful film that grabs you with its poetry and intensity, especially with its graphic violence, Darren Aronofsky achieves his zenith with "The Wrestler". A beaten-down '80's professional wrestler seeks former glory in the new century amidst familial turmoil. One of the best films of 2008, "The Wrestler" features the excellent performance of Mickey Rourke as wrestler Randy "The Ram" and the courage and strength of Marisa Tomei's acting as Cassidy, a nightclub stripper and single mother. Evan Rachel Wood is bracing in a small role as Randy's daughter. The film's authenticity is its best asset. The film isn't for young teens, with its occasionally graphic violence and sexual content (topless women and highly suggestive dancing) with 17 as the cut-off point, "The Wrestler", an emotionally compelling film, is for adults, even as the film's title may lure those much younger than 17. The film isn't about wrestlers at all; only about adults who wrestle themselves in the sport called life. http://www.popcornreel.com/htm/wrestlerrev.htm
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
Outstanding
This film was amazing. I know that common sense said NO Kids for this movie but if you can handle breif nudity and cursing it is not that bad I recomend it to everyone ages 14 and up
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
dont ever let kids under 17 see it
my dad saw it he said it had strong sexuality laguange such as f*** and S*** and it is very violent
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| 75% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 75% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 75% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 75% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 75% | of parents say it's too violent |
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