tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post87092098212208953..comments2024-03-28T16:52:10.619-04:00Comments on Radiator Heaven: DVD of the Week: The WrestlerJ.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11823190634186509982noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-22290158982013210292009-06-15T09:44:14.367-04:002009-06-15T09:44:14.367-04:00Keith:
Yeah, Keith you should really check this o...Keith:<br /><br />Yeah, Keith you should really check this one out. Rourke is fantastic in it!<br /><br /><br />Kevin J. Olson:<br /><br />Thank you for the kind words!<br /><br />I had a casual interest in pro wrestling when I was younger but haven't watched a match in ages but Aronofsky's film does provide a fascinating window into the lower end of the spectrum - the has-beens still trying to eke out an existence.<br /><br />I have heard of BEYOND THE MAT. Is that the doc about Mick Foley? I read an article where he commented on the authenticity of THE WRESTLER and he really thought they nailed it and had high praise for Rourke's performance in and out of the ring. As always, thanks for stopping by.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164105442273577128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-18370487993111783282009-06-15T02:31:47.764-04:002009-06-15T02:31:47.764-04:00J.D.:
Great review. I thought that Rouker's...J.D.: <br /><br />Great review. I thought that Rouker's performance was great, and that the inside look, although it didn't surprise me one bit (I'm a "smart mark" wrestling code for those who know the in's and out's of the business), felt authentic and based in the reality of the small town wrestling shows. <br /><br />I will just say that I am unabashed in my love of pro wrestling. It's amazing what these guys do to their bodies. The only false not in the film are the scenes between Randy and his daughter, because as any fan of wrestling knows, these people do it to themselves. <br /><br />If your interest in the sport was at all piqued because of this movie I highly recommend you watch the documentary <i>Beyond the Mat</i> which, if you watch it, you'll see draws many parallels found in Arronfosky's film; it's pretty obvious he was getting influence from this 1999 documentary, as well as a recent wrestler who has had somewhat of a resurgence in his career, Jerry Lynn. Just Google him and look at his picture and you can see the resemblance to the "Ram".<br /><br />Great review for one of the best movies of 2008.Kevin J. Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17275402809912728035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-30909003511853367522009-06-14T23:56:33.110-04:002009-06-14T23:56:33.110-04:00I'm a big fan of Mickey's. He's made ...I'm a big fan of Mickey's. He's made some good movies in recent years. I definitely want to see this film.Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14832710800680256206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-22063687346637096362009-06-12T16:25:30.584-04:002009-06-12T16:25:30.584-04:00I agree, I used to always look forward to Rourke&#...I agree, I used to always look forward to Rourke's films.<br /><br />And Tomei is terrific. It made me want to go back and watch some of her other films. I always liked her and felt that her career never really took off as maybe it should have.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164105442273577128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-86636541531724555292009-06-12T14:57:14.726-04:002009-06-12T14:57:14.726-04:00Rourke's best turn in years. Recall how I used...Rourke's best turn in years. Recall how I used to look forward to his next fim just like I used to for De Niro. <br />Tomie is terrific here, as well.Steve Langtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00759586159893673244noreply@blogger.com