BuffaloBill Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 The ending was a bit odd but I liked it. I thought it was very well aced and an interseting story. Kind of a down and out Rocky story without the unreal ending. Makes me wonder about the wrestlingg subculture that must exist. I would recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLZFAN4LIFE Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 The ending was a bit odd but I liked it. I thought it was very well aced and an interseting story. Kind of a down and out Rocky story without the unreal ending. Makes me wonder about the wrestlingg subculture that must exist. I would recommend it. I'm going to see the movie soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I'm going to see the movie soon. This is definately a movie I want to see, there's just so many out there right now and I don't have time to go to the movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jangalang Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I thought Mickey did an excellent job!! The "down and out" cinematography was really good, but the movie itself was just okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 I thought Mickey did an excellent job!! The "down and out" cinematography was really good, but the movie itself was just okay. He must have done some serious HGH and steriods. I remember him being a relatively skinny dude in the ealy 90's. In an odd way I wonder if this movie was a little autobiographical for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 The ending was a bit odd but I liked it. I thought it was very well aced and an interseting story. Kind of a down and out Rocky story without the unreal ending. Makes me wonder about the wrestlingg subculture that must exist. I would recommend it. I will never forget what Bret Hart said about the wrestling culture- After the matches, most guiys had to take pain killers. By the time they got to the hotel, they had to take something to get to sleep. A few hours later, they had to take something to wake up to get to the next match. A few years ago, I read something from an independent wrestler who had to drive cross country from match to match....drove through the night and made himself vomit just to stay away. Its really sad- I've met some of those peopel....they deserve a lot better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britbillsfan Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 He must have done some serious HGH and steriods. I remember him being a relatively skinny dude in the ealy 90's. In an odd way I wonder if this movie was a little autobiographical for him. Rourke's background was as a boxer, and he was a pro-fighter for a time (not that good though). So he has always has some muscles... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I will never forget what Bret Hart said about the wrestling culture- After the matches, most guiys had to take pain killers. By the time they got to the hotel, they had to take something to get to sleep. A few hours later, they had to take something to wake up to get to the next match. A few years ago, I read something from an independent wrestler who had to drive cross country from match to match....drove through the night and made himself vomit just to stay away. Its really sad- I've met some of those peopel....they deserve a lot better When I first heard about this movie, I immediately thought about the life of Jake "The Snake" Roberts. For anybody thats familiar with his situation, just really depressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 When I first heard about this movie, I immediately thought about the life of Jake "The Snake" Roberts. For anybody thats familiar with his situation, just really depressing. I remember him when he was on the circuit but I have not followed him since. I will goole his name to see what I can find. Any of these athletes or entertainers (some do not see wrestlers as athletes just because the sessions are staged) who use steriods or HGH to get big really set themselves up for problems later in life. I wonder where Tony Mandrich (sp?) is today for example. I remember him being the poster child for a guy that pumped himself up in college and hen failed miserably in the pro game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I just saw this today. Definitely worth seeing for the Mickey's gritty portrayal of the over the hill wrestler. And Marisa Tomei still looks pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fong Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I remember him when he was on the circuit but I have not followed him since. I will goole his name to see what I can find. Rent the documentary Beyond the Mat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I just saw this today. Definitely worth seeing for the Mickey's gritty portrayal of the over the hill wrestler. And Marisa Tomei still looks pretty good. If you think she still looks "pretty good", you should see "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead". She looks AMAZING, and she's got no problem proving it in that film Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 If you think she still looks "pretty good", you should see "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead". She looks AMAZING, and she's got no problem proving it in that film AMEN! I loved ALL of her in that otherwise forgettable flick. The Mrs. wonders why that movie is still on the 'Keep' list of downloads.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 AMEN! I loved ALL of her in that otherwise forgettable flick. The Mrs. wonders why that movie is still on the 'Keep' list of downloads.. I was honestly shocked when I saw how good she looked. And I mean that in the least perverted way possible given the fact that I was staring and drooling at her while she was naked on screen. There are 20-somethings who will see her 40-something body and be completely envious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLZFAN4LIFE Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 The ending was a bit odd but I liked it. I thought it was very well aced and an interseting story. Kind of a down and out Rocky story without the unreal ending. Makes me wonder about the wrestlingg subculture that must exist. I would recommend it. I finally got out to see The Wrestler last night. I think most of the comments in this thread sum it up pretty well. I would say that it was a very good movie and I liked the filming style. It was an incredibly strong performance by Mickey Rourke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 And Marisa Tomei still looks pretty good. Maybe I'm getting old, but she was smokin' in "Wild Hogs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLZFAN4LIFE Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Maybe I'm getting old, but she was smokin' in "Wild Hogs." Didn't see Wild Hogs, but she was hot in Before The Devil Knows You're Dead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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