The Wrestler
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This film is all about Mickey Rourke’s performance. While it skimped a bit on some of the throughlines, all the pieces are there for a complete story.
The Wrestler Is Not a Tragedy
There are some films that are so subtle in the area of character development that it can be difficult to determine exactly what is being said. In the case of The Wrestler, there was a fine line regarding Randy’s emotional growth and where he ended up. For accuracy to prevail, it becomes necessary not to confuse the world of the real with the world of the story.