The Geekothon: The Wrestler(movie)

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Saturday, January 3, 2009

The Wrestler(movie)

The Wrestler is one of those rare movies that boys like. Why? Because its about Pro-Wrestling! That doesn't mean that girls wont like it though. The movie has drama and is about an aging wrestler who is forced to quit or die of heart attack. He then takes a job at a grocery store, score a stripper, reconcile with his daughter and have a rematch with his old nemesis. (click link below for more juicy info)

Cast:
Mickey Rourke as Randy "The Ram" Robinson-aging
Ernest Miller as Bob/"The Ayatollah"-former WCW and WWE wrestler was known as the Cat and was best remembered in a story arc where he was the General Manager of WCW.
Marisa Tomei as Cassidy / Pam -aging but still hot(watch out for her nipple ring in the movie)
Evan Rachel Wood as Stephanie Robinson-convincing

The film was nominated three times at the last Golden Globes. Best Actor for Rourke, Best Actress for Marisa Tomei and Best Soundtrack. The film won the Golden Lion Award at its premiere at the Venice Film Festival. The film is said to be one of the best performances of Rourke and It features a strip dance from Marisa Tomei(ayt!)

Labels: fanboy, movies