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A Masterpiece!

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

There is nothing startlingly original here. The story of a has-been hanging on to past glory has been done a million times, and here it's largely constructed with stock characters ... a stripper with a heart of gold, an alienated daughter ... we've seen it before. What makes this gem stand out is the remarkable lead performance by Rourke ... among other things, one of the best physical performances I have seen in a drama ... his amazing supporting cast (Marisa Tomei in particular), and Aronofsky's surprisingly restrained, realistic treatment of the material.

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.

The Wrestler (2008): Dir: Darren Aronofsky / Cast: Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood, Ernest Miller, Ajay Naidu: An engaging and emotional film about the ongoing struggle between being in the ring in front of thousands of screaming fans, and dealing with health issues and facing the reality of a previous life abandoned. Mickey Rourke plays Randy "the Ram", a one time huge draw who now wrestles for smaller crowds. After a heart attack he attempts to rekindle the broken relationship with his daughter and face normality. Directed by Darren Aronofsky whose masterpiece still remains Requiem for a Dream but his talent is within his visual appeal and range of subjects. Rourke is flawless as someone once great but the dim reality is functioning as his real self. He makes an attempt at family and regular work but the urge to return for a benefit fight burns within him. Marisa Tomei plays a stripper he fancies. She has a child and will predictably attempt a relationship with him but she must cope with the reckless abandonment of the ring. Evan Rachel Wood plays his daughter first disgusted with him but will give him a chance in hopes of no neglect. Ernest Miller plays a famed opponent he will face at the benefit. Ajay Naidu plays another fellow wrestler whom Randy faces in the ring. The film gives insight into wrestling and its effect upon personal living. Score: 10 / 10