Silly and overrated

Rating: 7/10 (27 March 2012)

Mickey Rourke is Robin Ramzinski, also known as wrestler Randy "the ram" Robinson. After modest success in the ring, Randy has become broken down due to the physical toll of the numerous matches over a long career. He is also shown using steroids which only exacerbate his deteriorating condition. To survive, he has a part time job at a supermarket where he is mocked by his boss for his former profession.
At night, Randy hangs out at a strip club and befriends a dancer, Cassidy(Marisa Tomei). Of course he hits on her and she explains that she has a son but refuses to date him, so he gets upset, has too much to drink, some coke and sex with a stranger; got it, this is silly beyond description. His daughter was abandoned but they reconcile, then disconnect. He has a heart attack but still wants to wrestle against his doctors advice. I guess you have to like wrestling to have a positive reaction to this tripe. Rourke was much better in Sin City and Tomei was nothing special with the exception of her extraordinary body. I was underwhelmed by this overrated movie.