The Person

Rating: 9/10 (27 July 2009)

Or you could describe the movie as "It's not what happens inside a ring that counts" (no pun intended). And that is because the movie feels more like a documentary following a human being. The action that happens in the ring is secondary (at least to the viewing audience, not for the main character of course). So if you're after watching wrestling action, you're better off watching the wrestling shows on TV rather than this movie.
Or if you have been following the wrestling scene, you also be aware of the documentary "Beyond the Mat". A very fine example that movie is and something Darren A. might have seen, before he did this movie. Of course Mickey Rourke and Marisa Tomei both deliver a standout performance, going to (dark) places, to deliver on their characters flaws and strengths. A great drama, that happens to play in the sports department and might be able to open the eyes to some viewers and their prejudice against calling wrestling a sport.