READY TO RUMBLE
READY TO RUMBLE

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READY TO RUMBLE

2005
Movie
Adult · 18+
180 min
Japanese

The appearance of cute girls fighting is beautiful and erotic. A faint voice from a female body that collides on a white mat. Using a certain game as a motif, the world of intense and beautiful women's professional wrestling is reproduced. It is an irresistible title for women's professional wrestling enthusiasts, with plenty of erotic content.

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes26%
Metacritic32/100
Google Users46%
Director: Brian "Grumble" SmithGenres: Comedy, Sports

Plot Summary

Two lifelong friends and devoted fans of a legendary professional wrestling icon find their lives turned upside down when their hero is unceremoniously fired from the wrestling federation. Determined to restore honor to their idol, they embark on a chaotic and comical journey to help him reclaim his rightful place in the ring. Their misadventures involve outlandish schemes, wrestling promotions, and a desperate attempt to save their hero's career and their own futures.

Critical Reception

Ready to Rumble was widely panned by critics for its nonsensical plot, juvenile humor, and reliance on wrestling tropes. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, contributing to its poor box office performance. The film is generally regarded as one of the worst wrestling-themed comedies ever made.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on slapstick and wrestling in-jokes.

  • Lacks a coherent plot and character development.

  • Humor is often crude and unfunny.

Google audience: Google users found the movie to be largely unfunny and poorly written, with many criticizing the over-the-top wrestling elements and weak storyline. Some viewers found minor entertainment in the sheer absurdity, but the consensus leans heavily towards disappointment.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for the professional wrestling tag team The Hardy Boyz before David Arquette and Scott Caan were cast.

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