It's Rourke's display - crushed, hopeful, almost unbearably poignant - that'll stay with you after the ring lights fade. His light hasn't died just yet.
This review of The Wrestler (2008) was written by Stuart Mcgurk and published by thelondonpaper on 16 Jan 2009.
The Wrestler has generally received very positive reviews.
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