The Wrestler

I went to see Darren Aronofsky's latest movie The Wrestler with a number of people on Friday. It was a sold out show, so we ended up in the front row, with our heads craned up like Young Alex in A Clockwork Orange. I learned a few things from this movie: While pro wrestling is fake, in a way, it is also very real, in that during their performances, they really do get glass embedded in their backs, they really are bleeding, etc. Mickey Rourke has a huuuge torso. He's a little flabby, sure, but he's built like a tree. Mickey Rourke is also a very decent actor. Marissa Tomei has had <cough> body modifications. Finally, I am frightened by the sight of Mickey Rourke's ass, 15 feet wide, right in front of my face.

It was a good movie, if somewhat sad (big surprise from Aronofsky there). However, it was not as sad as the trailers would suggest.