Review of The Wrestler (2008) by Philip P — 05 Jan 2012
Was kind of afraid I wasn't going to think much of "The Wrestler." It seemed an odd choice for Aronofsky considering his other films and didn't seem to have that great a story. The story may be predictable.
but it is a great inside look at the show that is professional wrestling. It is also a sad and reality based film. Rourke deserves all the awards and praise he has received-it would be a completely different movie was it not Rourke in the lead role.
The scenes with his daughter are the most poignant, while the ones when he is working at the deli counter provide a pure look at humanity and the simpleness of the human soul. Tomei does a fine job in a standard role that could have been easily dismissed, but allows there to be a genuine connection in the Ram's life, the only real connection he has other than his love of wrestling.
When its all said and done, I really loved this film and am pretty sure Mickey will take home the oscar as well.
This review of The Wrestler (2008) was written by Philip P on 05 Jan 2012.
The Wrestler has generally received very positive reviews.
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