The Wrestler

“Talk about comebacks. After many years in the wilderness and being considered MIA professionally, Mickey Rourke, just like the washed-up character he plays, attempts a return to the big show in "The Wrestler." Not only does he pull it off, but Rourke creates a galvanizing, humorous, deeply moving portrait that instantly takes its place among the great, iconic screen performances. An elemental story simply and brilliantly told, Darren Aronofsky's fourth feature is a winner from every possible angle.” (Todd McCarthy, Variety)

An Oscar nominee for Best Actor and Supporting Actress.

A 2008 Golden Globe winner for Best Actor in a Drama and nominee for Best Supporting Actress (Marisa Tomei).

"The Wrestler is like Rocky made by the Scorsese of Mean Streets. It's the rare movie fairy tale that's also a bravura work of art."

-Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

"An amazing tour de force by Rourke."
-Patrick Goldstein, LA Times

"Witness the resurrection of Mickey Rourke in Darren Aronofsky's gritty, deeply affecting film."
-David Ansen, Newsweek