The Wrestler - Blu-ray Forum

poopshoot · 10-25-2008, 05:20 AM

So there isn't much talk about small films coming out and I wanted to point this one out.

Just saw this tonight at the Chicago International Film Festival and let me tell you....this is a beautiful and heartbreaking film. I used to be a fan of wrestling when I was in high school, but since lost interest. If anyone has seen the documentary "Beyond the Mat" they should definitely check this movie out.

It's directed by Darren Aronofsky (his most straight forward film) and stars Micky Rourke as an aging professional wrestler from the 1980s who is forced to retire after a heart attack threatens to kill him the next time he wrestles. He takes a job at a deli, attempts to form a relationship with an aging stripper (Marisa Tomei) and does his best to reconcile with his estranged daughter (Evan Rachel Wood). However, he is drawn to the prospect of a rematch with his old wrestling nemesis the Ayatollah (Ernest Miller), even though the fight may cost him his life.

This film is amazing so please check this out. The wrestling is great, the acting is great, the story is great, and I'm man enough to admit that there were moments I teared up. There were also some really hilarious moments.

This movie is beautiful, yes I said beautiful!

For people who don't like Aronofsky's work, don't worry there are no crazy edits, cuts, or crazy "artsy" film making. Just a straight story with a lot of heart.

Don't wait for the blu-ray on this one (if it comes out on it). This movie is worth going to your theater, or "art house" theater, when it comes out.

Peaky · 10-25-2008, 05:41 AM

I've heard only good things about this, being a wrestling fan, I would enjoy it anyway, but I've heard it's a very good movie regardless. Plus, it has Ernest "The Cat" Miller in it, can't go wrong lol

mrgreed202 · 10-25-2008, 05:44 AM

Oh YES. I totally want to see this!

Quinlan · 10-25-2008, 06:16 AM

I realy hate professional wrestling. So much theatre. But this is on my short list of must see films over the holidays.

Rob71 · 10-25-2008, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peaky

I've heard only good things about this, being a wrestling fan, I would enjoy it anyway, but I've heard it's a very good movie regardless. Plus, it has Ernest "The Cat" Miller in it, can't go wrong lol

I always liked his James Brown gimmick.

I'm looking forward to seeing this. I've been reading about it for a while and have heard nothing but good reviews for it.

DetroitSportsFan · 10-25-2008, 03:11 PM

As a (mostly old school) wrestling fan, I'm looking forward to it.

Peaky · 10-26-2008, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob71

I always liked his James Brown gimmick.

I'm looking forward to seeing this. I've been reading about it for a while and have heard nothing but good reviews for it.

And did you ever see the time that James Brown actually turned up on Nitro? lol James didn't have a clue.....

Ernest always made me laugh......"somebody call my mama".....lol

GreenScar · 10-26-2008, 05:23 AM

Here's the trailer. I've been waiting for this one. It's had nothing but good buzz.

xander · 10-26-2008, 04:26 PM

This looks so good, I can't wait. I'm an old school Rourke fan and hearing a lot of early screenings prompting critics talking Oscar potential for him is astounding. What a comeback that would be, as he was all but written off a few years back.

spcamaj · 11-04-2008, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peaky

I've heard only good things about this, being a wrestling fan, I would enjoy it anyway, but I've heard it's a very good movie regardless. Plus, it has Ernest "The Cat" Miller in it, can't go wrong lol

DONT MAKE ME GET MY GEE LMAOOO he was the man

Teabaggins · 11-04-2008, 01:05 PM

I love Arnofsky. can't wait to see his take on Robocop

WyldeMan45 · 11-05-2008, 08:16 AM

I've been following this movie for atleast a year now. It looks fantastic, and I really hope this can give the boost to Mickey he has been needing for the last decade.

fighthefutureofhd · 11-05-2008, 01:07 PM

mickey rourke looks terrible. what happened to him?

poopshoot · 11-05-2008, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teabaggins

I love Arnofsky. can't wait to see his take on Robocop

Me too!

They ran The Wrestler twice. He was there the first time and I got to meet him. I got very excited. Just shook his hand and told him how much I really loved his films.

I hope he does direct Robocop. Not getting my hopes up though. Remember he was suppose to direct Batman Year One and Watchmen?

jkwest · 11-05-2008, 09:49 PM

thanks for the news, poopshoot!!

I've always wanted to say that....

Lucy Diamond · 12-16-2008, 12:39 PM

This movie isn't tied to Vince in any way, so it will most likely be good.

Hopefully they do the art of Pro Wrestling justice.

ngkf7 · 12-16-2008, 07:17 PM

I know this movie has a limited release for 12/17, but where the H is it playing? I don't want this to be so limited that I have to drive 50 miles to it (I live in Baltimore so it's not like there's a lack of population).

Crim122 · 12-16-2008, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ngkf7

I know this movie has a limited release for 12/17, but where the H is it playing? I don't want this to be so limited that I have to drive 50 miles to it (I live in Baltimore so it's not like there's a lack of population).

Thats the problem with limited movies, you never know where they are goin to play! but I have 2 indy theaters and they always play the limited films but sometimes they play them really late

10-25-2008, 05:20 AM	#1
poopshoot Active Member Member since:May 2008	The Wrestler So there isn't much talk about small films coming out and I wanted to point this one out. Just saw this tonight at the Chicago International Film Festival and let me tell you....this is a beautiful and heartbreaking film. I used to be a fan of wrestling when I was in high school, but since lost interest. If anyone has seen the documentary "Beyond the Mat" they should definitely check this movie out. It's directed by Darren Aronofsky (his most straight forward film) and stars Micky Rourke as an aging professional wrestler from the 1980s who is forced to retire after a heart attack threatens to kill him the next time he wrestles. He takes a job at a deli, attempts to form a relationship with an aging stripper (Marisa Tomei) and does his best to reconcile with his estranged daughter (Evan Rachel Wood). However, he is drawn to the prospect of a rematch with his old wrestling nemesis the Ayatollah (Ernest Miller), even though the fight may cost him his life. This film is amazing so please check this out. The wrestling is great, the acting is great, the story is great, and I'm man enough to admit that there were moments I teared up. There were also some really hilarious moments. This movie is beautiful, yes I said beautiful! For people who don't like Aronofsky's work, don't worry there are no crazy edits, cuts, or crazy "artsy" film making. Just a straight story with a lot of heart. Don't wait for the blu-ray on this one (if it comes out on it). This movie is worth going to your theater, or "art house" theater, when it comes out.

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10-25-2008, 05:41 AM	#2
Peaky Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Sydney, Australia Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews:2	I've heard only good things about this, being a wrestling fan, I would enjoy it anyway, but I've heard it's a very good movie regardless. Plus, it has Ernest "The Cat" Miller in it, can't go wrong lol

10-25-2008, 05:44 AM	#3
mrgreed202 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:138	Oh YES. I totally want to see this!

10-25-2008, 06:16 AM	#4
Quinlan Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Austin Blu-ray collection:5	I realy hate professional wrestling. So much theatre. But this is on my short list of must see films over the holidays.

10-25-2008, 03:11 PM	#6
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	As a (mostly old school) wrestling fan, I'm looking forward to it.

10-26-2008, 05:23 AM	#8
GreenScar Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:2	Here's the trailer. I've been waiting for this one. It's had nothing but good buzz.

10-26-2008, 04:26 PM	#9
xander Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Just Outside of the Alliance's Reach 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:720 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	This looks so good, I can't wait. I'm an old school Rourke fan and hearing a lot of early screenings prompting critics talking Oscar potential for him is astounding. What a comeback that would be, as he was all but written off a few years back.

11-04-2008, 01:05 PM	#11
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	I love Arnofsky. can't wait to see his take on Robocop

11-05-2008, 08:16 AM	#12
WyldeMan45 Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Western Washington Blu-ray collection:49 Trading Score:15	I've been following this movie for atleast a year now. It looks fantastic, and I really hope this can give the boost to Mickey he has been needing for the last decade.

11-05-2008, 01:07 PM	#13
fighthefutureofhd Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Dry County	mickey rourke looks terrible. what happened to him?

11-05-2008, 09:49 PM	#15
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	thanks for the news, poopshoot!! I've always wanted to say that....

12-16-2008, 12:39 PM	#16
Lucy Diamond Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Tomb of Annihilation 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:3	This movie isn't tied to Vince in any way, so it will most likely be good. Hopefully they do the art of Pro Wrestling justice.

12-16-2008, 07:17 PM	#17
ngkf7 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Baltimore, MD 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:161 MA collection:104 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 54	I know this movie has a limited release for 12/17, but where the H is it playing? I don't want this to be so limited that I have to drive 50 miles to it (I live in Baltimore so it's not like there's a lack of population).

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