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djnemo65 · 01-05-2009, 02:56 AM

What a stunning movie. It's kind of the anti-Rocky, flirting with seemingly every sports-movie cliche before turning them on their head. This film could have been schmaltzy and uninspiring if handled by a less skilled director, but Darren Aronofsky is masterful with the material. And Mickey Rourke's performance is Oscar-worthy.

Seriously, I can't recommend this movie more highly.

01-05-2009, 02:56 AM	#2
djnemo65 Playmaker Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,836	Re: "The Wrestler" with Mickey Rourke What a stunning movie. It's kind of the anti-Rocky, flirting with seemingly every sports-movie cliche before turning them on their head. This film could have been schmaltzy and uninspiring if handled by a less skilled director, but Darren Aronofsky is masterful with the material. And Mickey Rourke's performance is Oscar-worthy. Seriously, I can't recommend this movie more highly.