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(51 - 57) of 57 OFCS Rating: 98% Fresh Prev < Page   12   3/5 "The best thing about director Darren Aronofsky's realization of Robert Siegel's original screenplay is Mickey Rourke's portrayal of Randy "the Ram" Robinson."   JWR   S. James Wegg 9/10 "The Wrestler transcends professional wrestling as Requiem for a Heavyweight transcends boxing ... [it] raises the broken figure of the Ram to the level of a tragic hero..."   Playback:stl   Sarah Boslaugh 8/10 "Mickey Rourke makes an amazing comeback, delivering an iconic, Oscar-caliber performance."   SSG Syndicate   Susan Granger 7/10 "Pleasantly trite script, predominately uninspired directing, barnburning central performance that turns the movie into one of the most transcendent character dramas of the year."   Antagony & Ecstasy   Tim Brayton 5/5 "The Wrestler is a true tragedy. It aims to bruise the soul and succeeds, because it features a performance by star Mickey Rourke. He, and he alone defines the film, and it is the best movie of 2008."   DVDTalk.com   Tyler Foster 3.5/4 "Mickey Rourke delivers a tremendous performance in a film that explores how one man can wrestle for his conscience, his soul and his life at the same time."   Oscar Guy   Wesley Lovell "Click here to see review"   Wolf Entertainment Guide   William Wolf  (51 - 57) of 57 OFCS Rating: 98% Fresh Prev < Page   12