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Sadly Over-hyped

Absolutely Fantastic

This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

I really appreciate when the actors do the 'extra mile' to portray their characters; when their performance feels so natural, so real that their emotions touch you. For the most part of the movie I forgot that I was seeing one, and it seemed like a documentary about an aging wrestler (Mickey Rourke) and a stripper (Marisa Tomei).I have to say that both Mickey and Marisa gave everything they got to their characters. Their performance was simply outstanding, the best work I've ever seen from them. It becomes violent and sexual at times, odd scenes that really don't add much to the whole story (and prevent this movie to be seen by an younger audience) but I think this movie should be seen and reflected upon by everyone, regardless of age.It is easy to not care about the future when the present is filled with success and popularity but it is after those golden years that the real life begins, and many successful people aren't prepared to have a quiet anonymous life. This movie shows us that struggle and how unprepared one can be.The Wrestler's example should teach us a thing or two about life's choices and what we can do to prevent choosing the wrong things. I love when movies makes us think about our own lives.

Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood star in this 2008 drama. This takes place in New Jersey where we meet veteran wrestler, Randy aka "The Ram" who has been in the business for over 20 years. He decides to retire from the ring to take care of his body. In the process, he tries working at a grocery store and reconnecting with his estranged daughter, Stephanie (Wood) whom he abandoned years prior. Tomei (My Cousin Vinny) plays Cassidy, a stripper who Randy gets close with. This is a good drama with some heartfelt moments and a bit of humor. Rourke gives a terrific performance and should've received an Oscar. I recommend this.

The Wrestler is a excellent best Darren Aronofsky , even having a problem , for example the amateur camera style and a script with some problems , the plot is good , the cast is great , the acting is good , Mickey Rourke is excellent, perhaps his best performance in his career, Marisa Tomei is great , chemistry and I took with Rourke is very good , she even compares the character Rourke to Jesus Christ , the picture is good , the dialogues are good , the track sound is good, has great moments , the film is too violent, and sometimes distressing , the Wrestler is a very good movie with a good direction Aronofsky , an excellent soundtrack is a flawless performance of Mickey Rourke . Note 8.6

If I know Rourke thanks to Iron man 2, and I've seen his well played act on Sin City. But when i saw this movie its beyond Rourke i know. One of great actor'skill is when he can handle multiple layer of character naturally, at the same time. First, Rourke a wrestler(1), not a fighter, which is already need to perform as entertainer(2). Also, he's a washed up wrestler(3), which added more acting burden to struggle like well being wrestler. All those energy, pain, doubt, brought up nicely. Great realism. This way, at first minutes he's done great job to made us believe that he's a genuine wrestler. At least experienced one.Then, common belief of good wrestler is being nice guys in real life. We were relieved as he played with kids and gives signature to some folks. Another realism, we know this guy. Until the moment of drama comes, something we rarely paid attention before from fun- friendly-macho guys; his struggle in real life with job, her daughter, and love life. All those images that have built up melting into loving father figure and lonely guy. We fall for him, befriend with him, and weep with him. Rourke's first tears becomes priceless altogether. It is probably due the nature of his character, but i can't see it being done by some mere buffed up actor. Its a wonder, really, why Rouke didn't received Oscar at the time.