Perhaps it's a fear of causing offence, combined with weak direction and Knoxville's reliance on his patented style of physical comedy that prevent this from being funnier than it is. Despite the set-up and the fact that it's produced by gross-out kings the Farrelly brothers, the film offers a surprisingly tender portrait of the mentally disabled - many of the cast have real disabilities and confidently upstage their able-bodied colleagues. After viewing this season’s big budget blockbusters, think of The Ringer as a secondary treat, for those who want some good laughs at humor that is not too raunchy. Just don’t expect an Academy Award winner. The film was released on Decemby Fox Searchlight Pictures. The Ringer (2005) Movie, Pressured by a greedy uncle and a pile of debt, lovable loser Steve Barker resorts to an unthinkable, contemptible, just-crazy-enough-to-work scheme. Absolutely, but The Ringer is a lot of fun, and something I was able to sit back and enjoy. Blaustein, it was produced by the Farrelly brothers. The authentic competitors quickly see through Steve's none-too-convincing shtick, but decide to help him train anyway, while he covertly courts a trusting volunteer (Katherine Heigl). The Ringer is a 2005 American sports comedy starring Johnny Knoxville, Katherine Heigl, and Brian Cox with cameos by Terry Funk and Jesse Ventura. Steve's amoral gambler uncle (Brian Cox) suggests a ridiculous, only-in-the-movies solution: pose as a mentally disabled athlete to win at the Special Olympics and clean up at the bookies. A guy trying to do the right thing ends up taking part in one of the most. Two con men try to rig the Special Olympics so they can pay off a debt. Johnny Knoxville stars as Steve, who is the ultimate nice guy forced into a scam to fix the Special Olympics in order to pay for an operation for a dear. Blaustein Release Date: DecemCast: Johnny Knoxville, Brian Cox, Katherine Heigl, Jed Rees, Bill Chott, Edward Barbanell Writers.
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Jackass alumnus Johnny Knoxville stars as Steve Barker, an able-bodied guy who suddenly needs cash to arrange finger-reattachment surgery for a friend. The Ringer (2005) PG-13 Comedy sport Director: Barry W. Watch The Ringer (2005) in full HD online free - No sign up - No Buffering - Pressured by a greedy uncle and a pile of debt, lovable loser Steve Barker. Director Barry W Blaustein's second feature after his fascinating 1999 wrestling documentary, Beyond the Mat, is again set in the world of sport, only this time it's a politically incorrect comedy set at the Special Olympics.
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