Rourke is forceful and aches with emotion; Aronofsky may create the seedy world that feels real and true but the lead performance transcends it, bringing new meaning to acting itself.
This review of The Wrestler (1971) was written by Will S on 21 Jul 2017.
The Wrestler has generally received positive reviews.
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