Review of The Wrestler (2008) by John Anderson for Washington Post — 04 Apr 2013
As good as Rourke is, and as willingly as he throws himself on the figurative hand grenade, his performance constantly begs the question of whether the story would be worth telling without him. Marisa Tomei, as Cassidy the pole dancer, delivers a courageous performance, one nearly as ego-battering as Rourke's.
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This review of The Wrestler (2008) was written by John Anderson and published by Washington Post on 04 Apr 2013.
The Wrestler has generally received very positive reviews.
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