The Wrestler (2008)
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| On DVD: | April 21, 2009 |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Director: | Darren Aronofsky |
| Writer: | Robert Siegel |
| Cast: | Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood |
| Studio: | Fox Searchlight Pictures |
| Running Time: | 105 minutes |
| MPAA Rating: | Rated R for violence, sexuality/nudity, language and some drug use. |
Back in the late '80s, Randy "The Ram" Robinson (Mickey Rourke) was a headlining professional wrestler. Now, twenty years later, he ekes out a living performing for handfuls of diehard wrestling fans in high school gyms and community centers around New Jersey.
Estranged from his daughter (Evan Rachel Wood) and unable to sustain any real relationships, Randy lives for the thrill of the show and the adoration of his fans. However, a heart attack forces him...
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Mickey Rourke, scarred, gruff and almost unrecognizable from his former glory, makes the comeback of a lifetime in what could be the best movie of the year, Darren Aronofsky's The Wrestler. A sad, somber tale about a washed up wrestler trying to start a relationship with a stripper and resurrect his floundering career with his daughter, The Wrestler is a mesmerizing tale of a shattered man scorned by life and a past that brought him everything yet destroyed everything as well.
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User Comments & ReviewsThe WrestlerBy phyllishartt, January 2, 2009This is not for the faint of heart but nevertheless a very moving film. The violence these men do to their bodies is painful to watch. The world The Wrestler captures is grimy, lower class, seedy and realistic. Its a place we hope to remain far from in our own lives. We see Randy the Ram as so very human . He is still a very sensitive soul despite the terrible battering he allows his body. Yes, one can suffer a great deal of physical pain and yet not be immune to rejection , lonliness and fear. Phyllis Hartt Category: General | Reply |
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