Review of The Wrestler (2008) by Matthew Samuel M — 08 Jul 2013
Possibly the most beautifully filmed work I have seen---the cinematography is absolutely gorgeous. Mickey Rourke and Marisa Tomei are excellent--they give flawless performances. Aronofsky redeems himself after the failure that was The Fountain with a raw, captivating story that foreshadows his 2010 masterpiece Black Swan.
The Wrestler is at times beautiful, at times disheartening, and at other times--as in the style of Aronofsky--thrilling and disillusioned in its portrayal of the destruction of the human spirit. In the end, The Wrestler is a film that must be experienced, one that captured my heart.
I can honestly say that I loved it--every moment.
This review of The Wrestler (2008) was written by Matthew Samuel M on 08 Jul 2013.
The Wrestler has generally received very positive reviews.
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