Comments on: Go see ‘The Wrestler’

By: canmark

canmark — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:06:48 +0000

Finally saw The Wrestler and I thought it was amazing. How was this film not nominated for Best Picture?! As much as I’d like Sean Penn to win for Milk, I personally would vote for Mickey Rourke. I loved him, loved his character (the funny bits in the deli just kill me). Kudos to director Darren Aronofsky.

By: Sam Lehman

Sam Lehman — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:08:53 +0000

Cyd I agree. A very powerful film, I enjoy films that have limited music, special effects and “noise”. This film was raw and well acted. However a couple things bugs me.
1) Why was he living in a trailer? I don’t know much about professional wrestlers salaries. Did Ram blow an earlier fortune, or was he never a wealthy man. I thought explaining this could have given me more insight on this man.
2) What is the extent of his prescription pain medication addition, was/is he addicted, if so did he address this earlier in his life?
3) What was the extent of his relationship with the mother of his daughter?

I enjoyed the film even though I had these questions.

By: filazafer

filazafer — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:14:14 +0000

It is very much like watching a documentary. The acting is amazing and the story is not cliched, it’s realistic.

By: Billybob

Billybob — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 15:17:28 +0000

I am sure I’d enjoy this movie. But am doing my own personal boycott because of the homophobic statements by Mickey Rourke.

By: RGMike

RGMike — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:13:03 +0000

Rourke is indeed great — Best Actor will be a tough category for sure. But the movie is less so; I felt like I’ve seen this story before (it’s basically “Rocky” with an artsy ending) and c’mon: estranged daughter? Check. hooker-with-heart-of-gold? Check. emotional meltdown? Check. But definitely worth seeing for Rourke.

By: Kelvin Cabrera

Kelvin Cabrera — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:48:08 +0000

I wholeheartedly agree Cyd. I need to see Milk, but I can tell you Mickey Rourke definitely gives a magnificent, Oscar-worthy performance. Ram is a truly tragic figure who just can’t feel anything if he isn’t in the ring. There are lots of little subtle things going on to show how trapped in the past he is (like selling his Best Of compilation on VHS). But overall, he gives a magnificent performance for which he can and should get nominated.

Whether or not he’ll win is another story. Brad Pitt, Frank Langella, Leo DiCaprio, and Sean Penn are ALL deserving and this is going to be a tough year for everyone.