Rourke's Talent Lost In A "Formula" Flick -possible spoilers

Rating: 4/10 (11 January 2009)

There's nothing new to this formula, People. You'll know the deal within the first ten minutes, more than likely.
Then, you'll probably like things to turn out differently for aging Randy "The Ram" Robinson sometime during the flick, but there's no redeeming payoff on any level; happy ending or not.
The "My kid hates me" element: no reconciliation AND no graveside remorse to give the audience a lesson in forgiveness is shown. Not even a good ass kicking somewhere through it all for the dweeb grocery store manager that smacks with jealousy towards the wrestler. As for the would-be love interest: How cliché is "I only strip to feed my family and, no, I don't sleep with customers"? No, Viewers-no redeeming payoff for us.
Another thorn in my side was the documentary-but-NOT cinematography. Following the lead character around "Gonzo" style though the whole film is pretty taxing. It could be that, being a "reality show" NON-enthusiast, I'm just jaded by that visual anyway. I rate this one: Sunday-On-The-Sofa w/some suds in the off season. Wait for it on the dish or the wire.