Source: filmofilia.com
This classic about an aging pro wrestler fighting his last battles was a bit unusual in tone, as far as Darren Aronofsky films go. Sure, it was still kind of bleak and tragic following the failing careers of two people capitalising on their aging bodies, but also unexpectedly mellow and mundane, in a way. There is no doubt that everyone delivered stellar performances. Mickey Rourke played his role with full body application. There was not a moment where I doubted that he was in it 100%. Marisa Tomei had a slightly different job as a stripper past her prime, but her performance was equally fearless and heart-felt without being over-the-top.
The film was well made, too. I expected nothing less from Aronofsky. He has a knack for picking the right actors, giving them an extraordinary script and then trusting them to work their magic. My only regret is that Clint Mansell didn’t get much of a chance to deliver a great score.
3/5 for being unexpectedly spell-binding.
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