The Ram

Rating: 8/10 (19 December 2010)

Basically, this superb character drama may not vary that much from similar stories, but, individually, scene for scene breathes a stark and uncompromising realism and earnestness, accentuated by Rourke's breathtaking performance. The warmth and vulnerability beneath his rough exteriors is perfectly captured.
The other actors are also impressive and the director's untypically restrained attitude lets the plot unfold unhindered.
Were it not for some slightly too contrived dramatic injections in the later stages, this'd be a straight masterpiece. But it's mighty good, anyway.
8 out of 10 dreary autograph sessions