Wrestling as it is today... Good movie !

Rating: 8/10 (3 January 2009)

I am a wrestling fan. Used to see the last heyday of wrestling before the takeover of Vince McMahon of all the "territories"... Today, besides the big WWE circus, this is now what real wrestling is now: condemned to be shown in lowdown arenas, Legion Hall and church basements (like here in Quebec...).
The story of a washed-up wrestler trying to redeem himself after a heart attack was well told. Good performance by Mickey Rourke, which at least does some acting here and the rest of the cast, including a very sexy Marisa Tomei.
For those looking for a wrestler on tour, forget this movie, but you have an idea of what "indy wrestling" is today: if it isn't old school, it's hardcore, and it's pretty messy when you deal with the Necro Butcher...
However, it proves one thing: you can't retire from wrestling, it is in your blood, for your whole life...
Recommended for those who would like a close insight of today's wrestling world and its setbacks. I did enjoy, and that's the bottom line...