The Wrestler gets better the more I watch it. Sure, it's a character study, but more jumps out every time. He and Pam seem a good fit at first, but they're complete polar opposites when it comes to "fans" and their own families. Randy's whole life has been both a front and the only time he's honest with himself. Maybe it's because I live not far from where the movie was shot, but the whole movie feels very authentic in its imperfection.
The Wrestler is a great movie. One of the things I started to identify with as I got a bit older was it being a cautionary tale for what happens when you neglect family to focus on career. Eventually career ends, and without family you have nothing to show for your life.
Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
Aronofsky makes unique movies.
Try The Fountain next. It's slow, but the visuals and score are amazing.
The Wrestler gets better the more I watch it. Sure, it's a character study, but more jumps out every time. He and Pam seem a good fit at first, but they're complete polar opposites when it comes to "fans" and their own families. Randy's whole life has been both a front and the only time he's honest with himself. Maybe it's because I live not far from where the movie was shot, but the whole movie feels very authentic in its imperfection.
The Wrestler is a great movie. One of the things I started to identify with as I got a bit older was it being a cautionary tale for what happens when you neglect family to focus on career. Eventually career ends, and without family you have nothing to show for your life.