No Holds Barred
No Holds Barred

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No Holds Barred

1989
Movie
93 min
English

Rip is the World Wrestling Federation champion who is faithful to his fans and the network he wrestles for, but Brell, the new head of the World Television Network, wants Rip to wrestle for his network.

Insights

IMDb4.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes9%
Metacritic20/100
Google Users48%
Director: Thomas J. WrightGenres: Action, Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Rip Thomas, a popular professional wrestler known as "The Hammer," finds himself targeted by a ruthless media executive named Samantha Moore. Moore attempts to blackmail Rip into working for her, but when he refuses, she resorts to increasingly nefarious tactics, including framing him for crimes and threatening those close to him. Rip must use all his strength and determination to overcome Moore's schemes and expose her true nature to the world.

Critical Reception

No Holds Barred was a critical and commercial disappointment, largely panned for its simplistic plot, poor acting, and nonsensical action sequences. Despite being a vehicle for wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan, the film failed to capture the interest of either wrestling fans or general moviegoers.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak, predictable plot.

  • Hulk Hogan's acting is widely considered to be unconvincing.

  • The action sequences are often confusing and poorly executed.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed to negative reception, with many finding the plot too simplistic and the acting lacking. Some viewers appreciated the wrestling elements and Hulk Hogan's presence, but overall, it did not resonate well.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for another wrestler, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, before Hulk Hogan took over the lead role.

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