'The Wrestler' trailer: What do you think?

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Rose Chu Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 12:20 PM EST

I've always thought that Mickey Rourke was one of the most talented actors of my generation. "The Wrestler" seems to vindicate that feeling in a big way.

Pleiades Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 06:52 PM EST

There's something so affecting about this trailer, with the story and the Springsteen song and the emotion Rourke is conveying...wow. Beautiful.

chuck Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 10:36 AM EST

I remember sitting in a theater watching Johnny Handsome in 1989. Its amazing how much different Rourke looks now!
chuck
http://blog.entertainmenttodayandbeyond.com/

entertainmentodayandbeyond.com Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 10:13 AM EST

It looks really good. Sorta reminds me of Rocky Balboa with a Wrestling backdrop instead of boxing. This will make for a really interesting human interest story if Rourke gets an Oscar nomination.

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Jessica S. Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 01:01 AM EST

@bootsycolumbia
Ditto! I have that article posted at my desk at work.

In recent years, Mickey Rourke has become such an inspiration. I hope this film lives up to those critic's quotes, because he is truly deserving of major respect in the industry. I am so excited to see this movie; moreso than most others.

davidsask Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 09:44 PM EST

This movie looks amazing, and all actors in it deserve a comeback. Besides which do you know how many wrestling fans there are in the world?

Gina Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 09:37 PM EST

Absolutely. I cannot wait for this movie. I'm a big Harry Potter fan, very much looking forward to Curious Case of Benjamin Button and several others these upcoming months, but The Wrestler? I think this is the one I am most looking forward to seeing.

bootsycolumbia Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 09:11 PM EST

I hope it's not too late to add that the article by Chris Nashawaty in EW a few weeks back was some of the best writing I've read in a very long time. I was really moved by it and by this trailer. I'm really happy that Mickey Rourke is making movies again (okay, movies that aren't direct to DVD). I've missed him a lot and I'll definitely go see The Wrestler. I'm actually looking forward to it, even though I normally avoid pro wrestling like a contagious disease.

Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 03:09 PM EST

Wow, I almost didn't watch this as I have zero interest in a wrestling movie. But the movie looks amazing. I can't wait for it to come out.

ia Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 01:10 PM EST

"The Wrestler" is the movie that should sweep up many awards...including the Oscars. What a powerful movie! Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Racel Evan Wood are a trio of actors with great acting chops!! And Darren Aronofsky is a superb director as evidenced by "Pi" and "Requiem For A Dream." Thanks Mr. Aronofsky for casting one of the best actors around Mickey Rourke. This movie I will definitely see and tell my friends to see. I hope only great things come the movie's way!

kate Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 12:32 PM EST

wow, I have not had a trailer look that compelling in a long time, I agree with who ever said they were moved by the scene with the daughter, brought some tears...looks incredible

el Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 12:31 PM EST

I totally teared up, and seeing that I'm at work, not the best thing in the world. I'm sold.

Matt Schmieding Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 12:01 PM EST

I saw it last week and have to say, it's a hard watch but definitely lives up to the hype. Rourke pours his heart into the character and should win the oscar for sure.

ray Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 11:57 AM EST

reminds me of rocky 6 kind of

Heather Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 11:56 AM EST

Huh. This actually looks spot on and right for Mickey Rourke. And it was a lovely trailer.

thad Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 11:48 AM EST

looks great. Tomei in a hit movie? And it took Rourke to do it? Where is the eclipse?

harrya Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 11:46 AM EST

can't wait to see it

Amelia Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 11:43 AM EST

A nice, sweet, tender movie for the holiday season. I want to see it!

Alex Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 11:17 AM EST

I saw it at the Toronto Film Festival in September, and I can't wait for it to come out so I can see it again - The Wrestler is an absolutely brilliant film from start to finish.

MikerMan Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 11:16 AM EST

I've been waiting for this movie for a long time. I'm SO glad Nicholas Cage didn't do this one. Rourke is perfect in the role! I can't wait!

Amber Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 11:14 AM EST

I think it looks great too. I like all the actors in it. Good for Mickey Rourke.

Ceballos Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 11:09 AM EST

I think the movie looks absolutely fantastic on its own merits. When you add in Rourke's story and the way it appears to reflect the character, that just takes it to another level.

Can't wait for this one. Rob Grizzly is right. Pro wrestling is an infinitely compelling subject matter and I'm happy to see a serious director taking it on and making a solid work of fiction (not that I don't sneak a quick peek at "Ready to Rumble" when it's on).

Jon Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 10:45 AM EST

I felt a mix of incredulity and sadness while I watched this. My exact thought was, "Why is a movie about a pro wrestler making me tear up?" I am really looking forward to this movie, even though it looks like the trailer gives the whole movie, beginning to end, away.

Rob Grizzly Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 10:19 AM EST

It looks great. I don't care so much about Mickey Rourke, I'm just glad there is a serious movie about professional wrestling. The story looks to be closer in tone to the true life story of Jake "The Snake" Roberts, not Hulk Hogan. This psuedo-sport can be pretty compelling to examine behind all the theatrics.

Ar Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 10:18 AM EST

I think the Wrestler looks great. I was actually really moved by the trailer already and the exchange between him and his daughter (*tear*)
I will go watch it.

paige Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 10:09 AM EST

f-yea i'm buying it! this movie cant come out fast enough. the trailer was amazing! Ive been a huge fan of Aronofsky's for a while now and he has yet to dissapoint me. Mickey Rourke looks perfect as does Marisa Tomei. The Lead Actor race is gonna be hard one this year.

Shamrock Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 10:08 AM EST

Is EW finally listening to it's readers because I don't see one 'Twilight' headline in PopWatch, or is it because it hasn't gotten great reviews?