| A lot of people would look at the title and decide If | | | | The film is not true but it feels that way. It is packed |
| they don't like wrestling then they won't like this | | | | with all the spectacle and tension of genuine |
| movie. Don't be shy about checking this out. It will | | | | existence. Mickey Rourke does not appear to be |
| appeal to other than just wrestling fans. This is mainly | | | | playing a part. He metamorphoses into this wrestler |
| a life story with some wrestling thrown in. Randy | | | | character in a fascinating way. |
| The Ram, (Mickey Rourke) is the main character and | | | | There is more than romance and relationships. Randy |
| wrestler. He is getting older, his big wrestling days | | | | does get down and dirty in some physical encounters. |
| have passed, and it is the time of his life that he | | | | He throws down with some wrestling bouts involving |
| needs to move on. Wrestling has been everything to | | | | the men who own the market where he buys |
| him for so long that he doesn't know how to let go. | | | | groceries and the park where he rents his trailer |
| There is nothing in the world like having the spotlight | | | | space. The fighting doesn't bring the movie down, it |
| on you in the ring. Because this all consuming life is | | | | keeps it streaming along. |
| basically over, the lonely and dejected Randy is | | | | The Wrestler is an action packed, drama, a physical |
| pushed on the road to rediscover himself.. | | | | movie that lends itself to the issues of family, trust, |
| He works at developing a closer bond with those | | | | love and hope. The diversity of this film, coupled with |
| around him, such as his stripper girlfriend, played by | | | | some excellent acting and directing, makes this a film |
| Marisa Tomei. She is suffering through a similar turmoil | | | | for action lovers and drama lovers a like. And |
| herself, becoming too old for the profession she is in | | | | whether you love Wrestling, or you hate it, give this |
| as well. Their connection is well developed and | | | | film a try, because I think that the story line really |
| believable. Throughout the film, he also has some | | | | does have something for everyone. |
| very touching scenes with his on screen daughter, | | | | For an award winning film get The Wrestler DVD for |
| Evan Rachel Wood. He has not been there for her | | | | your home collection. Everything you like in a film, |
| throughout her life, and is working hard to establish a | | | | action, drama, relationships, is in The Wrestler DVD |
| real relationship with her. | | | | and more. You will love this without a doubt. |