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Finally saw The Wrestler - Aronofsky delivers...
Posted by mpathus on April 10, 2010 at 21:29:55:
...one of the most insightfully compelling, dry, black comedy, political allegories I've yet seen.
Rourke's character study transcends acting. If it weren't Rourke critics might have raved for discovering a new force in acting.
Strong R rating for physical exposure; reminded me of "Midnight Cowboy" - an X in the seventies.
I'm elated such filmaking work is still possible. European quality comes Stateside.
Highly recommended.