Rourke and Aronofsky deserve every ounce of praise.

Rating: 9/10 (18 June 2019)

The Wrestler is gripping and powerful from start to finish. Mickey Rouke was born for the role and in one word was sensational. You felt his pain and sorrow but also his love for the sport. At times his character was desperate without breaking down, The Ram was instantly likeable. He and his portrayal was real, raw and full of emotion. The end to this movie was simply perfect and this drama had impeccable timing throughout, never growing old. To begin to understand this character despite the inability to relate to his situations is just brilliant cinema and precise script. Rourke and Aronofsky deserve every ounce of praise.