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Going to the Mat poster
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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 71.0 / 100
2004·Drama / Family / Sport·1h 32m

GOING TO THE MAT

“There's more to winning than meets the eye.”

Jace Newfield has a problem. Besides being blind and being the new kid at school, his problem is that the kids at his new school thinks he's a jerk. Jace has to find a way to be accepted into his new school. Joining the wrestling team just might work.

Above the Line
Stuart Gillard·DirectorChris Nolan·WriterSteve Bloom·WriterThomas Burstyn·Director of PhotographyChristopher Brady·Original Music ComposerJames R. Symons·Editor
Cast
Andrew Lawrence·Jason 'Jace' NewfieldKhleo Thomas·Vincent "Fly" ShuAlessandra Torresani·Mary Beth RiceBilly Aaron Brown·John LambrixBrenda Strong·Patty NewfieldBrian Wimmer·Tom NewfieldD. B. Sweeney·Coach RiceWayne Brady·Mason WyattMarcus T. Paulk·Peter BateBrett Yoder·Mike Mallon
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Stuart Gillard·DirectorMatias Alvarez·First Assistant DirectorMiriam Footer·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 6
Chris Nolan·WriterSteve Bloom·WriterStu Krieger·WriterChris Nolan·StoryLaurie Nolan·StoryLaurie Nolan·Writer
Camera· 2
Thomas Burstyn·Director of PhotographyShawn Lacy·Key Grip
Editing· 1
James R. Symons·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Christopher Brady·Original Music ComposerDouglas Cameron·Production Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 5
Nancy Cavallaro·Costume DesignNancy Cavallaro·Costume DesignerScott Arneman·Property MasterRobin Michelle Patrick·Makeup DesignerJennifer Breeden·Costume Supervisor
Production· 6
Jana Sue Memel·Executive ProducerDon Schain·ProducerTom Sullivan·ProducerDon Schain·Unit Production ManagerTom Sullivan·Associate ProducerJeff Johnson·Casting
Other Departments· 5
Don Shanks·Stunt CoordinatorRobin Michelle Patrick·Hair DesignerPaula L. Shepherd·Key Hair StylistGarlan Wilde·GafferGreg Williams·Technical Advisor
By the Numbers
71.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Going to the Mat's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F5F5DC
#FFFFFF
#A9A9A9
Mood
Upbeat, Cheerful
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features four people in the foreground with a crowd of people in the background. The title "GOING TO THE MAT" is in large red letters at the to”

Key Elements
Letterman JacketsSunglasses
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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