If you’ve ever seen professional wrestling, you probably know that it is purely fictional entertainment. However, to deny the punishment wrestlers endure by calling it fake is doing them a great disservice. I watched wrestling religiously as a child and heard many stories of these performers touring in vans, driving from town to town, putting on magnificent shows.
The film exposes the lore of wrestling, and the film itself is driven by Mickey Rourke’s heartfelt performance. He captures the ruggedness of a pro wrestler and gives the average person a glimpse into the heart of a man clinging to fame as age and tough living robs him of his vitality. The story may appeal to the average viewer because it is simple, yet its simplicity makes it a powerful film. With the recent deaths of high profile wrestlers I always enjoyed watching wrestle, this film has given me plenty to think about when it comes to the world of wrestling.
The Wrestler is a film that reveals the human side of a hero, the character itself has many flaws and thus one can relate. If anyone is interested in viewing a film that accurately depicts the life of a wrestler, or better yet, if anyone wants to watch a magnificent film, then this is the film for you.
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