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.

broganreynik · 10-27-2008, 11:58 PM

Whoa, I've been kinda looking forward to this cuz I'm a fan of Rourke, but I didn't even know Evan Rachel Wood is in it. She's my favorite actress. Totally *****in'. Gotta see it.

anomynous · 10-28-2008, 03:34 AM

Must see, it's Darren Aronofsky

Definitley the best modern day director (out of the "newer" generation), and I think he is potentially the best ever.

BStecke · 10-28-2008, 03:50 AM

Looks pretty good, I'll definitely catch it in one form or another. I like Mickey Rourke and Marisa Tomei.

masob98 · 11-04-2008, 05:21 AM

Im an old school wrestling fan and this movie really has caught my interest, when is it coming out. Trailer looks good.

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?

mikejet · 11-05-2008, 01:12 PM

I have a feeling this movie is gonig to be a very limited release.

Teabaggins · 11-05-2008, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fighthefutureofhd

mickey rourke looks terrible. what happened to him?

hard living(drugs, booze) + horrible plastic surgery = Mickey Rourke's face

I still dig him as an actor though

WyldeMan45 · 11-05-2008, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teabaggins

hard living(drugs, booze) + horrible plastic surgery = Mickey Rourke's face

I still dig him as an actor though

He ran a rough road for a long time which is why he burned all his movie bridges and destroyed his career 15 years ago. But he did too have many botched horrible surgeries, but on top of that he was an extremely powerful boxer who also had his face smashed on during his fights, which is what led him to get work done, but the doctor destroyed his face. Now he looks very animalistic and very rough. I really hope The Wrestler brings him back and that they FINALLY release Killshot!! I've been waiting like 4 years now. I grew up on Mickey's movies and have missed seeing him for a long time. He might be one ugly SOB now, but I still think he is a great actor, and I really love the scenes for this movie that are online, if you question his acting ability check out the one where he is talking to his daughter Evan Rachel Wood about how he messed up their lives, its fantastic!

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.

10-27-2008, 11:58 PM	#10
broganreynik Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Nebraska Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:124 Blu-ray collection:2113 DVD collection:111 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:46	Whoa, I've been kinda looking forward to this cuz I'm a fan of Rourke, but I didn't even know Evan Rachel Wood is in it. She's my favorite actress. Totally *****in'. Gotta see it.

10-28-2008, 03:34 AM	#11
anomynous Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:185 Trading Score:40	Must see, it's Darren Aronofsky Definitley the best modern day director (out of the "newer" generation), and I think he is potentially the best ever.

10-28-2008, 03:50 AM	#12
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	Looks pretty good, I'll definitely catch it in one form or another. I like Mickey Rourke and Marisa Tomei.

11-04-2008, 05:21 AM	#13
masob98 Power Member Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:15 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:384 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:11	Im an old school wrestling fan and this movie really has caught my interest, when is it coming out. Trailer looks good.

11-04-2008, 01:05 PM	#15
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	#16
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	#17
fighthefutureofhd Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Dry County	mickey rourke looks terrible. what happened to him?

11-05-2008, 01:12 PM	#18
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	I have a feeling this movie is gonig to be a very limited release.

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