Review of The Wrestler (1971) by Tyler S — 09 Jul 2016
A really good tale inspired by a locked in Mickey Rourke.
The movie is the tale of a washed up wrestler who 20 years after his hay-day and top notch fame, tries to survive in the industry by doing whatever he can.
He is old, his body is breaking down, his relationship with his daughter is breaking down, he is somewhat homeless, and he is still wrestling just trying to get by.
It isn't a joyful tale, but the acting here is so good, you get drawn in to the performance of Rourke.
It won't really uplift you, but it is really well made. It is made with a direction that makes it almost seem like a very good documentary.
A real life portrait of a man who is hanging on by a thread based on the one thing he knows how to do well...Wrestle.
This review of The Wrestler (1971) was written by Tyler S on 09 Jul 2016.
The Wrestler has generally received positive reviews.
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