I Just Watched The Wrestler And I....
 

want to blow my brains out.

why the hell did I watch this ? JFC, what a depressing movie. Could Mickey be more believable? Good lord, it was like the role he was born to play.

worse over, I think I may finally hang up my unitard and call it quits.

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"how much more black could it be? ......the answer is 'none...none more black'"

Pretty good acting all around, but definitely a movie you watch once and once only.

Roarke is so underrated..

I agree.
man, just too sad and too realistic.

I loved 'The Notebook' (NTTAWWT) but jesus...I was a wreck after watching it. I can't do it again. My wife watches it repeatedly. **** that.

The Notebook
Where the Red Fern Grows
.....a few movies I can't watch.

"Pretty good"?

That's like saying that you're a "Pretty sucky" poster.

LMAO Used to watch this as a kid.

the notebook will kick your ass....

Marisa Tomei

It's dark but remember every competitive sports got it's dark side.

I picked it up in the bargain bin, based on all the gushing critical reviews. I think I lasted about 15 or 20 minutes before I'd had enough. Yuck. Holy ****, why would anyone ever do that? Who would find it entertaining? And why would anybody make a movie about it? And what kind of asshole would recommend that movie to others?

Nasty. :shake:

Tim, I know you love movies, you gotta try to make it through the end....it's truthful tragedy.

It ain't ever gonna happen. No interest in the subject matter, the character, anything. And I generally like Mickey Rourke.

But if I feel the need to watch a dark Mickey Rourke movie, I'll stick with Angel Heart.

Dude, who inflamed your rep stick?

Prison Bitch and I were in a rep war. He must have whined.

I guess we're in a time out. :D

It's Chiefs red. It's got to be some kind of good luck thing.

Yeah, it's nice to know Phil still cares.

K

I thought I'd at least try...

Sorry. I've gotten picky in my old age.

shhhh...we're not old..just older......:D

Shit, it's an accomplishment to merely be awake at this hour. :D

ehhh? what'd you say sonny?

i was up at five... at work by seven, off at five..yet here I am...

:banghead:

Up since around 6:00. That's about 21 hours. I really should go to bed.

I found Dexter on Netflix and started watching it around 11:00. Four episodes later....

got the tshirt////

Marissa Tomei.....holy shit balls.


not sure how old she was in the movie, and don't care......she's unbelievably stunning.

A DRINK TO ALL MY FRIENDS!!!

Dumbasses.

Good movie.

I look at movies the same way I do music. If it can make me feel anything...even depression...it's simply an amazing piece of work. It takes a very talented person to create something that can change the way another person feels and should be appreciated whether you like the feeling or not.

I enjoy the camera work in this movie, that makes it seem like hes being followed around/you are watching him realistically rather than a shot for shot movie.

the relationship with his daughter, holy **** that is depressing.

Holy shit. I had no idea when I opened this thread I was going to find the very post you've ever made on CP.

Most of my dumbassery is all a ruse. I went through the darkest time of my life and posted every thought in my head here at the time, and that's what everyone believes I'm like all the time. I wasn't like that before or now, just let life and depression get the best of me...never again.

I think Marisa Tomei shows some boobage?

:clap: Well, yeah, I won't deny that. I did think you were a gigantic dumbass. But this post instantly changes my mind. Who could judge you for anything while you were going through some things a lot of folks never have to deal with? I guess my dumbass didn't have that kind of foresight before reading what you just wrote. I apologize, dude. Sincerely. No one could walk a mile in your shoes and pretend to know what everything felt like. God bless you, bro. I'm glad I had the opportunity to have this conversation today. Clearly, you're good people.

Yeah, I would be jaded as a mother****er too. I truly am glad you've come from the darkness and are better than ever. I wish you nothing but the best, dude.

It's a kickass movie. Def one of my favorites of the last 10 yrs.

I am pretty sure R.A.T.T. is in the movie. and Timmy Gunn is now studio directer of Virgin studios. I saw Tim last week and he said Leo is making a movie with some guy that you ****ers have never heard of. I am great and powerful. You all are white trash. /Dane

Its embarrassing more than anything, but I just look at it now as a learning experience. Thanks for the kind words.

Those experiences are the ones that make us who we are. Stronger, and wiser. I understand your feelings, but I hope you let it go. No sense in being embarrassed over something we learned from. Nobody's perfect. And with that, have a great Thanksgiving brother!

LMAO underrated post.

Read a story about Mickey Rourke whilst shatting a few years ago, and his preparation for the role in 'The Wrestler' was full-on 100% commitment. He gained about 30lbs of muscle for the role, and there were professional wrestlers who were saying he nailed it- the moves, the workouts, his ring presence, and if I recall he did all his own stunts.

Agreed- this is a great movie.

Totally disagree. I'll watch movies that move me over and over and over. My favorites tend to be the ones that make me physically angry or make me cry. The more the better.

Wow. :shake:

The end of Glory moves me. Mickey Rourke getting stapled in the face in a ring in front of a bunch of trailer trash? Not so much.

I enjoyed the movie for the story and acting but I'd agree it's far from a happy story. Rourke was good. He usually is.

If I want a dark movie I still go for "Requiem for a Dream". Must have seen that close to seven times and still leaves me feeling squeamish.

Yeah but he sucked in Iron Man 2. In fact, the whole movie was shit.

I don't want my movies sad and too realistic.


Real life is sad and screwed up enough without having to see more of it in movies etc

This.

Did watching it make you want to work a deli counter?

Sin City?

Same director.

Same director as The Wrestler. Darren Aronofsky. You probably knew that, but a fun FYI in case you didn't.

I liked Sin City.


it's dark with sex and violence but it's not realistic at all. :thumb:

That too. :thumb:

I just really like Angel Heart.

you sound like a chick

LMAO

well stated . 100% agree.

This is what I liked as well. .

that's a big 10-4. and they're outstanding. also a ton of thong / stripper shots; one of which she's stadning with her back to the camera, and bends down to kiss a customer while her legs are completely straight. Excellent ass shot.

That ending....

Has there ever been a film called "The Wrestler And I?"

Ever?...

Amazing movie. Extremely gripping and depressing. Plus, Marissa Tomei nude is just wow. Had no clue how hot she is, and at her age. Just wow.

spin-off of The King And I

Did you watch the special features? if not, go back and do it, you'll see why Rourke killed it... the directors pushed that guy to the max using some some pretty wild methods, like just smacking the shit out of him before emotional scenes.

And hey, anytime you get to see Marisa Tomei writhing around nekked, it cant be all that depressing :D

Why don't you throw on the Unrated version of No Country for Old Men to cheer you up? :)

Rourke has done his share of bad acting and bad movies BUT...
he was robbed of the Oscar for Best Actor for "The Wrestler".
All I have to say..

FYP

I Just Watched The Wrestler And I....
 

Anybody wanting to see good scenes of Marisa Tomei without her clothes, go watch "Before the devil knows you're dead."

who won it that particular year?

Sean Penn for "Milk". Penn was good, but Rourke earned it.

Rourke totally killed in that movie. No question the best movie of his career.

And Tomei...damn.

Sean Penn for his role in "Milk"

No matter what he does, Rourke will never top his performance as Stavros in Double Team.

One of my favorite movies that year (and also one of the best ones). Rourke fit that character so perfectly.

awesome movie. It was sad and depressing but thats what i liked about it

"Get your own f**king cheese!"

Yeah...WOW.

Just watched this for the first time tonight.