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Posted: **January 7th, 2009, 8:35 am**

I just watched this movie a few days ago and really enjoyed it. Rourke gives a really good performance. Definitely one of the best movies of the year.

Synopsis from IMBD.

Back in the late '80s, Randy "The Ram" Robinson (Mickey Rourke) was a headlining professional wrestler. Now, twenty years later, he ekes out a living performing for handfuls of diehard wrestling fans in high school gyms and community centers around New Jersey.

Estranged from his daughter (Evan Rachel Wood) and unable to sustain any real relationships, Randy lives for the thrill of the show and the adoration of his fans. However, a heart attack forces him into retirement. As his sense of identity starts to slip away, he begins to evaluate the state of his life -- trying to reconnect with his daughter, and striking up a blossoming romance with an exotic dancer (Marisa Tomei) who is ready to start a new life. Yet all this cannot compare to the allure of the ring and passion for his art, which threatens to pull Randy "The Ram" back into his world of wrestling.

Posted: **January 20th, 2009, 12:50 pm**

In my opinion, this is one of the best movies of the year and probably the best Rourke movie to date. I believe that the director made full advantage of his resources and made a wise move in getting a lot of people you don't normally see to portray the other roles. Marissa Tome (spelling may be wrong) was looking good too.

In an interview on Howard Stern, the director spoke about former pro wrestlers like Roddy Rod Piper and Mick Foley (Mankind, Cactus Jack, and Dude Love*lol) who screened it came to tears after it because of the gritty and accurate portrayal of the Pro wrestler's lifestyle. This is actually a film you can watch with a lady friend.

Posted: **January 20th, 2009, 4:41 pm**

this shit was ite

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