Review of The Wrestler (1971) by Chris Barsanti for PopMatters — 22 Dec 2008
...a scrupulously-controlled exercise in humiliation and expurgation, where both Aronofsky and Rourke look to cleanse themselves of past excesses with their tale of transcendent pain.
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This review of The Wrestler (1971) was written by Chris Barsanti and published by PopMatters on 22 Dec 2008.
The Wrestler has generally received positive reviews.
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