The Wrestler ***

'The Wrestler'.... I was so excited....

Ok, so it's a well written story about an aging wrestler who has nothing but wrestling. Well, he does have an occasional love interest in a nearby stripper???

After suffering a heart attack and realizing his loneliness, he retires, gets a job at a deli counter and tries to reunite with family. However, when the stripper rejects him again because she doesn't want a relationship with a customer, he soon jumps back into the ring. It's the only place where he is welcomed.

In case you didn't know, I'll never give a really sad movie too much of a review. You see, if I'm going to spend a couple of hours of my life on something, I really want to feel good in some kind of way! I'm not saying that I only like 'happy' movies... I'm saying I want to feel good! I can feel good watching a shoot 'em up movie!

There was nothing to feel good about in 'The Wrestler'! There was nothing about his life that was better than mine in any way! It was sad, sad, and then sad!

So if you like sad stories, this is it for you!! Well done sad story, but really sad!

As for the acting... YES Mickey Rourke deserved accolades for this one. He did a great job, and I totally could believe him as a Hulk Hogan type. Hey, the Ram should get a reality show!!
(And I have to like Mickey Rourke because he thanked his dog in his acceptance speech at the Golden Globe awards. Yeah, he was probably on something, but you've got to love a guy who loves his dog!!!)

Marisa Tomei........ she's the stripper..... she's pretty much totally naked in this movie..... Holy crap!! She's my age (40ish), and she's still hot enough to be stripping on camera??? Rah for you Marisa!! You looked amazing!!
Ok, so her acting was really great as well, and as can be expected from her. She's never let me down. Whatever she's playing, she's totally believable! Love her!

As for the kids, pay attention!! Naked stripper!! No!!

All in all, it's probably a good one for your collection...