Review of The Wrestler (1984) by Deborah Ross for The Spectator — 28 Aug 2018
A story of personal ruin and while it certainly does echo Mickey's own life, it wouldn't be fair to say he is playing himself. Sure, Rourke's performance must have been informed by his own past, but that is different, as well as peculiarly powerful.
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This review of The Wrestler (1984) was written by Deborah Ross and published by The Spectator on 28 Aug 2018.
The Wrestler has generally received very positive reviews.
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