Not just a movie for wrestling fans. I find the need to say this, because I am not a big wrestling fan, and so I was a bit hesitant to view this movie. I thought it was going to be just about wrestling and it is to a point, however it is a lot more about the life story of an aging professional wrestler, past his prime, and his difficulties with letting go of the in the ring experience.
The main character Randy, The Ram needs to find a way to feel important, since wrestling has pretty much consumed all of his being, in short was his entire life. He is sad and lonely in the life he created and he gradually needs to rediscover himself.
He combats his loneliness by pulling those near him in closer. His love interest in played by Marisa Tomei. She is going through some similar issues as Randy. She has hit the age where most women have moved on from stripping and needs to let go of that life. You can relate to the way they come together and how their relationship grows. Evan Rachel Wood is Randy's daughter. He is now making up for lost time with her and fighting to have an actual relationship with her.
The film is not true but it feels that way. It is packed with all the spectacle and tension of genuine existence. Mickey Rourke does not appear to be playing a part. He metamorphoses into this wrestler character in a fascinating way.
And don't worry, because the story does lend itself to some fight scenes. Rourke wrestles with the owner of the trailer park where he lives and the owner of a local grocery store, which keeps the action flowing without going overboard.
The Wrestler has everything a good movie should. It keeps moving with lots of bustle. The tension keeps you riveted. You also enjoy the topics that touch us all such as hope, love, trust, and family. This movie is at the top with the level of acting and directing. Whether you are a fan of Action or Drama movies, this movie will appeal to you. Your feelings on Professional Wrestling shouldn't affect your decision to see this. It is a film that everyone can relate to.
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