The Wrestler is like "Rocky" made by the Scorsese of "Mean Streets." It's the rare movie fairy tale that's also a bravura work of art.
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This review of The Wrestler (1971) was written by Owen Gleiberman and published by Entertainment Weekly on 10 Dec 2008.
The Wrestler has generally received positive reviews.
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