THE WRESTLER Mickey Rourke creates a galvanizing, humorous, and provocative lead character that is truly iconic. He plays a washed-up wrestler who is trying to make a professional comeback as well as put his personal life together. Shot in a rough-and-ready handheld style, the picture reeks with the atmosphere of low-rent dives and seedy clubs. THE WRESTLER is as direct and violent as its subject, but it’s also poignant and humorous and emotionally moving. With superb supporting roles from Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood. |
