The Wrestler

Ok. Finally a crtically acclaimed, legitimate movie about the sport that I love. Mickey Rourke may have a comeback on his hands, as well as a Oscar nomination about the trials and tribulations of a ex-professional wrestler tryong to make a comeback.
I don't want to give anything away, which is a safe bet, since I don't know anything about it, but from what I've gathered it sounds like a real homage of a life of a wrestler outside the sport, and if the trailor is any indication, the "backstage" or "behind the curtain" element to the film is pretty dead on. The way the "boys" interact and show their love for their craft and each other.

As I've worked (and continue to work on a part-time basis) for a couple of independent wrestling companies, I have seen the comraderie close up. It very much is a close, tight-knit family.
Plus the always hot Marisa Tomei is in it (Homer drool)

From www.firstshowing.net:


The Wrestler may go on to win some Oscars and you'll want to see it as soon as you can. Every quote in this trailer is accurate. It is certainly "tender, gripping" and "remarkable" and unquestionably a phenomenal achievement for both Mickey Rourke and Darren Aronofsky. Even if you don't like wrestling, you need to watch this. The Wrestler is less about the sport and more about the lonely life of one wrestler. And it is as endearing as it is entertaining - a truly phenomenal bit of cinematic bliss.



The Wrestler is both directed and produced by visionary filmmaker Darren Aronofsky, of Pi, Requiem for a Dream, and The Fountain previously, with a script written by Robert D. Siegel, of only The Onion Movie previously. The film first premiered at the Venice Film Festival and Toronto Film Festival and was quickly picked up by Fox Searchlight for distribution. The Wrestler will hit very limited theaters starting on December 17th before expanding wider throughout January. Don't miss this - you will love it!