I saw The Wrestler last night. I probably would have passed it up, but it's getting 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, and of course Mickey Rourke is up for an Academy Award.
My review - I'd like my $8 and 2 hours back.
Mickey Rourke, for sure, does a great job portraying a has-been wrestler who's struggling through many issues. Too bad it's a good role in a poor movie with a lot of predictable relationships and dialog. Perhaps the most redeeming (and surprising) element of this movie is a topless Marisa Tomei.
On some level, the movie is interesting. It's just boring. It feels like a documentary, but if I want a documentary, I'll just watch a documentary.
Marisa Tomei Naked
ReplyDeleteHave you seen Before the Devil Knows Your Dead?
I good movie, and you get to see Marisa Tomei in all her glory.
As for the Wrestler, I liked it. Is much better than the other crap that I have watched lately.
Re: Marisa Tomei Naked
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen Before the Devil Knows You're Dead yet, but I have the DVD at home waiting. They should put that type of Marisa Tomei info in the review. That's pertinent info.