The Ringer (2005) (original) (raw)
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Original title
The Ringer
Year
2005
Running time
94 min.
Country
United States
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Screenwriter
Cast
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Genre
Comedy | Sports. Olympic Games
Synopsis
Desperate for cash to help a friend in need and pay off his smarmy uncle’s gambling debts, Steve Barker sinks to an all time low...he attempts to fix the Special Olympics by pretending to be a person with intellectual disabilities. But he is completely out-classed by his fellow Olympians, who are not only superior athletes, they’re also wiser in the ways of the world. Several of his fellow competitors immediately spot Steve as a fraud, but because they too would like to see the fall of Jimmy, the snooty reigning champion, they join forces to help THE RINGER win. Together they train Steve to become a better athlete and, most importantly, a better man.
Critics' reviews
- "The movie surprised me. It treats its disabled characters with affection and respect, it has a plot that uses the Special Olympics instead of misusing them, and it's actually kind of sweet."
- "The surprise of 'The Ringer' is that the movie is pretty damn funny"
- "It's getting harder to sustain a rooting interest in the career of Johnny Knoxville"
- "You could make a very funny comedy about a guy who pretends to be retarded so he can win the Special Olympics, but The Ringer isn't it."
- "No one will accuse 'The Ringer' of being tasteful, but when you're not laughing, you may find yourself genuinely touched"
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