In my opinion, this is the most memorable ending you'll ever see in a Sport/Drama. Let's face it, ambiguous endings can be frustrating - but this one hits a bittersweet note that feels so gratifying. when you're dealing with a theme that hinges on adversity and unfinished business, there's always going to be a part of you that wants to root for the underdog. And, like Rocky, we don't want this fighter to pull his punches.
It's about a wrestler who's passed his prime and clambering to stay on his feet, both in and out of the ring. Dedicating his life to the sport hasn't faired so well in his personal life and now he wants to make peace with his choices, for better or worse. Director Darren Aronofsky made all the right choices by demanding Mickey Rourke play the main role and allowing him to have a lot of input.
On a gruelling 35-day shooting schedule the pair had their work cut out for them. But if Rourke's first Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for best performance by an actor doesn't tell you all you need to know - the film will reveal everything when you see it. There are some fantastic tidbits of history on the real-life wrestler the film is based on and Rourke really commits to that back-story and struggle. Even going as far as 'gigging' himself (making a small cut to simulate damage from a fight) as they did in the industry back then.
Although there are only about 10 minutes of wrestling over the roughly two-hour runtime, you never forget what Rourke's character is doing all of this for. You never forget how committed he is to the career that's swallowed and spit him out several times. And you certainly won't forget that ending any time soon. This easily deserves a spot on any Bucket List. Whether it's for the dramatic turn of events or just to see Rourke at his best, there are no disappointments here whatsoever.
It's about a wrestler who's passed his prime and clambering to stay on his feet, both in and out of the ring. Dedicating his life to the sport hasn't faired so well in his personal life and now he wants to make peace with his choices, for better or worse. Director Darren Aronofsky made all the right choices by demanding Mickey Rourke play the main role and allowing him to have a lot of input.
On a gruelling 35-day shooting schedule the pair had their work cut out for them. But if Rourke's first Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for best performance by an actor doesn't tell you all you need to know - the film will reveal everything when you see it. There are some fantastic tidbits of history on the real-life wrestler the film is based on and Rourke really commits to that back-story and struggle. Even going as far as 'gigging' himself (making a small cut to simulate damage from a fight) as they did in the industry back then.
Although there are only about 10 minutes of wrestling over the roughly two-hour runtime, you never forget what Rourke's character is doing all of this for. You never forget how committed he is to the career that's swallowed and spit him out several times. And you certainly won't forget that ending any time soon. This easily deserves a spot on any Bucket List. Whether it's for the dramatic turn of events or just to see Rourke at his best, there are no disappointments here whatsoever.
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