The Wrestler (1 Viewer)

[teapot2001]

I've been a lifelong professional wrestling fan, and I'm happy to finally see a serious movie about wrestling coming out. It doesn't hurt that it's directed by Darren Aronofsky.

It's debuting at a few of the big film festivals and has already been screened to some critics. Mickey Rourke is said to deliver one of the greatest performances of all-time. Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood round out the cast, delivering some of their best work. The script stays true to the wrestling business. Aronofksy is more stripped down, giving us a 70's gritty style to the movie. The rock soundtrack features bands like Guns N Roses, AC/DC and Def Leppard, and an original song by Bruce Springsteen.

I can't wait for it!

http://www.thewrestlermovie.com/

~T

 

[Shawn_KE]

Sounds good so far. 70's up to about the Hulk Hogan/Ultimate Warrior match is wrestling to me. Can't watch any of the current stuff.

 

[teapot2001]

From Variety The Wrestler Movie Review - Read Variety's Analysis Of The Film The Wrestler


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[Chuck Mayer]

I have no interest in wrestling but I have incredible interest in Darren Aronofsky.

I'll be all over this!

 

[Brian Borst]

I haven't been disappointed with Darren Aronofsky yet (I loved The Fountain, but that one has a hate it/love it relationship with most viewers) so I'm looking forward to this. At first I thought 'a film about wrestlers? Wtf? does Barton Fink have anything to do with it?' but dark and gritty sure seems up Aronofsky's alley.

 

[PatrickDA]

Lifelong wrestling fan here too, but I'm a little scared of how it will portray the industry. I hope it isn't another mainstream hit job. Maybe, it'll help people understand the "sport" more in the long run. I can't wait to see it.

 

[KurtEP]

This looks really good. Of course, it'll never hit the theater here, so I'll just have to wait for the (hopefully) Bluray.

 

[Ruz-El]

Wow. I had no idea this was even coming out. I've loved everything Aronofsky has done, and being a wrestling fan on top of that... this is my most anticipated film.

 

[teapot2001]

It just won the Golden Lion for best film at the Venice Film Festival. Due to winning the top prize, it wasn't eligible to win any acting awards, thus Rourke didn't win for best actor which he was heavily favored to do so.

Up next is the Toronto Film Festival.

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[Cassy_w]

How I despise wrestling. But with a director who is beyond bold and an actor who is long overdue a huge comeback, I am so wanting to see this one.

 

[teapot2001]

Having been shown last night at Toronto, the movie continues to receive rave reviews.

Good news: Fox Searchlight has picked up the movie and plans to release it in December.

A wrestling movie at the Oscars? One of my dreams could come true.

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[JonZ]

I like Aronofsky and used to be a wrestling fan. I actually trained for this stuff myself back in the early/mid90s.


What with Marisa Tomei doing so much nudity lately? Im not complaining, its just that its something she seemed to avoid years ago.

 

[Stevan Lay]

Thi,
If you want to get more info on The Wrestler, I recommend you check this website At the Movies where there's a great interview with Rourke & Aronofsky at the Venice Film Festival. You can download the vodcast (interview is 23 minutes in).

I'm also awaiting the release, even moreso after it won the "Golden Lion" at this year's Venice Film Festival.

 

[teapot2001]

Thanks Stevan, but that site is only for Australians.

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[Marc Colella]

I saw it at TIFF and it's a very good film. Not sure it will get an Oscar nomination, but Mickey Rourke is probably a safe bet for an actor nomination.

The film had a some similarities in feel to a typical Dardenne Brothers film.

 

[Jari K]

I'm totally hyped about this film. Two (recent and interesting) interviews with Aronofsky:

Toronto Interview: The Wrestler Director Darren Aronofsky « FirstShowing.net

Interview: Darren Aronofsky - Part 1 | /Film

Great that "Fox Searchlight" picked this up.

 

[JonZ]

Some comments from James B here. Will prob get a full review soon.

Welcome to ReelThoughts!

 

[DavidPla]

Trailer!

Apple - Movie Trailers - The Wrestler

 

[Chuck Mayer]

That is a fantastic trailer. I'm thrilled Aronofsky didn't pull another half-decade wait

I'll be at this one opening day!

 

[teapot2001]

Looks really great. And the Springsteen song sounds great, too.

It's released on 12/17, but probably won't go wide until January.

~T