Great acting by Rourke, not such a great plot

Rating: 7/10 (16 February 2009)

You really have to be into professional wrestling to sit through this flick. It reminded me of sitting through the movie "Ironweed" and getting really depressed, great acting performances but a story line that is designed to bring out the misery and despair of the characters. The blood and gore was overdone as was the repeated nude performance of the pole dancer.
All said and done the acting was excellent. If I could separate the rating of the movie I would give it (the movie) a 7 and Mickey Rourke a 10.
I must say the Mickey Rourke I saw in this movie has altered his appearance considerably since I last saw him. Time and age was a big contributor I am sure.