THE WRESTLER

Rated R; 109min; Director:Darren Aronofsky  

Location: Alamo Downtown

Come see Oscar nominee for Best Actor Mickey Rourke in one of the greatest performances of this or any year. With an equally stirring and brave performance from Best Supporting Actress nominee Marisa Tomei.

"As far as I'm concerned, you can keep your Sean Penns and your Brad Pitts and your Frank Langellas; if there's any justice in the world, this year's best actor Academy Award will be going home with Rourke."
- Josh Rosenblatt, Austin Chronicle

"A kind of harmonic convergence of player and part that happens once in a blue moon- the actor vanishing so completely inside a role that our sense of his "real" identity is permanently altered."
- David Ansen, Newsweek

"Aronofsky keeps his camera steadily on his star, knowing that Rourke brings everything the movie needs - himself, and his intimate knowledge of failure. It's one of the decade's great performances."
-Ron Gonsalves, eFilmCritic.com

This may be the first time we've ever seen the toughest critics and fans unanimously deem a new film perfect. With his battle scars and failing heart, retired professional wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson (Mickey Rourke) jumps back into the squared circle to prove to himself that he's more than just a used-up piece of meat. A simple premise, but apparently Rourke's performance and the script are so strong, compelling and real that audiences across the world are going haywire, calling this the best film in the critically acclaimed director's entire career. There hasn't been a new American drama this exciting since the WWF was king!

With an incredible classic wrestling preshow that you won't find anywhere else. Don't miss this!

Happy Hour Shows: Monday thru Friday shows that begin between 5pm and 6pm are Happy Hour Shows! We'll have $2 Tecate and Lone Star, $3.99 frozen margaritas, $1 off wells, $2 small popcorn and discounted theater admission. The Alamo Ritz: your new happy hour bar.

Coming soon to the Ritz: Mickey Rourke in the gin-soaked classic BARFLY. February 2-4.

Balcony Reservations: The Alamo Ritz has two private balconies which seat up to 4 people per balcony. For more information and reservations, email Balcony@OriginalAlamo.com

Kid Policy: 18 and up; Children 6 and up will be allowed only with a parent or guardian. No children under the age of 6 will be allowed.

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