Video Blog Review: Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler

Posted on Monday, September 8th, 2008 at 12:29 am by: Peter Sciretta

Tonight I attended the North American premiere of Darren Aronofsky’s new film The Wrestler. I plan on writing a full review tomorrow, but for right now check out this quick video blog review. I am joined by Indie movie expert Eric Lavallee of IOnCinema.com and Alex Billington from FirstShowing.net. If you can’t tell, I absolutely loved the film. I hate to add to the Oscar buzz, but well, I see award nominations in Mickey Rourke’s future.

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Eric Says:

September 8th, 2008 at 2:57 am

THANKS for your opinions. I’m planning on seeing it at the NYC Film Festival

Eric Says:

September 8th, 2008 at 6:27 am

LOL - Thanx for the face time!
I’m going to play a drinking game to every time I, and we say “uummmmmm?”

We forgot to add/or discuss some of the better sequences in the film - there are three specifically that might be worth mentioning.

The first is an elongated, montage-like flashback sequence that shows the nature of The Ram’s physical wounds, that is both cringe worthy and yet, fascinating.

Rourke also showcases some of his dramatic acting capabilities with a one on one scene with his daughter (Evan Rachel Wood) overlooking some Jersey shoreline. I originally thought this scene might be out of place, but it works without being over sentimental.

Finally, there is a De Plama-like (Snake Eyes) walk through the corridors — I thought it was a nice gadget to show The Ram’s duel lives.

dlb Says:

September 8th, 2008 at 7:21 am

I’d have to say that from that interview footage (containing bits of the film) the acting looks in this film looks superb.

good to hear your thoughts.

dlb Says:

September 8th, 2008 at 7:21 am

and wow I can’t type, I should probably have coffee before posting

mike Says:

September 8th, 2008 at 8:52 am

Got my NY Film Fest closing night ticket this AM, cant wait…

on the subject, anyone have an extra ticket for Che on 10/7?

mike Says:

September 8th, 2008 at 8:59 am

Alxe, the score of Jesse James was way more conplex than the same piano re-used. Pick the album up and you will be presently suprised, it was the best of 07 (yes better than TWBB)…

Markus Says:

September 8th, 2008 at 10:01 am

Hey Peter!
I love the fact that this movie is going well and i love your videos but i was wondering if there’s any way of you guys to make videos that we can embed? Some of your videos i’d just love to post on my own site.

Keep it up!

790 Says:

September 9th, 2008 at 12:01 am

I’ll watch anything Mickey Rourke is in.

Everyone needs to check out “Harley Davidson & the Marboro Man”

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Video Blog Review: Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler