Really good, realistic, and honest film

Rating: 9/10 (28 June 2009)

This film does a really great job of showing what professional "Wrestling" is. It reveals that is a staged event with many gimmicks and prearranged happenings. It shows drugs, which are prevalent in society today. It is sad to see how people can get hooked on to this type of thing.
The acting was really great. Mickey Rourke was outstanding as The Ram. Marisa Tomei was equally outstanding. Both characters have to deal with the reality of coming to the end of the line, as far as their careers. They have to face the reality of what to do with their lives after their careers. It is shown that this adjustment isn't easy. The portrayal of Ram's daughter was great. The scenes with Ram and his daughter clearly show what Ram's life was and how tragic it became.
This movie also was an honest and realistic view of life.