The Wrestler
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Gord.T
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Just watched it. Another high recommendation.
Mickey Rourke really showed his matured talent in this one. Apparently, he has not been sitting on his ass all these years.
Marisa Tomei also delivered the money.
Very refreshing movie coming from hollywood. Reminds me of the Barton Fink scene where the office dude is discussing being relegated to handling a wresting movie, and he was insulted by the suggestion. I guess he didn't know M.Rourke would be starring in it, haha.
Babble mode =[on]
Anyways, I got the feeling the writing was from a non hollywood source. More international, maybe even French Canadian, but I'm biased that way I suppose.
It felt like the local stuff I grew up on (writing wise) and I can't see Hollywood doing anything like this with any kind of a budget. I guess it's a vibe I'm getting.
I briefly googled Robert Siegel and apart from his imdb and a youthful avatar, I can't find his background.
Babble mode= [off]
At any rate, a really refreshing movie.
Mickey Rourke really showed his matured talent in this one. Apparently, he has not been sitting on his ass all these years.
Marisa Tomei also delivered the money.
Very refreshing movie coming from hollywood. Reminds me of the Barton Fink scene where the office dude is discussing being relegated to handling a wresting movie, and he was insulted by the suggestion. I guess he didn't know M.Rourke would be starring in it, haha.
Babble mode =[on]
Anyways, I got the feeling the writing was from a non hollywood source. More international, maybe even French Canadian, but I'm biased that way I suppose.
It felt like the local stuff I grew up on (writing wise) and I can't see Hollywood doing anything like this with any kind of a budget. I guess it's a vibe I'm getting.
I briefly googled Robert Siegel and apart from his imdb and a youthful avatar, I can't find his background.
Babble mode= [off]
At any rate, a really refreshing movie.
Batutta
Major Contributor
Gord.T
Still "Senior Member"
I know, but I was wondering what his background as a writer is, as in where did he grow up and what were his influences? Just bugging me. This film just really strikes me as a foreign (from the standard USA source I mean) peice of writing.
I can name a couple of our popular Canadian movies that had the same writing style and tone, although most of the french film I grew up watching during the 60's had that tone. The obvious difference between our local films and this I find is the directing and to a lesser extent the casting, but that's not the point as far as writing goes.
I've seen many films from other countries but I think the vibe I'm getting is closer to home.
I don't know, what can I say. The forum says 'film disussion'.
Whale Music [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whale_Music_(film)) ]is one local I really enjoyed. Had the same kind of flow. Another one of the most popular Canadain classics is 'Going down the road'
http://www.canadianactor.com/actors/pov/gdtr.html but it's pretty old now. You might recognize one of the lead actors from that in later films like Porkys and Apocolypse Now. But I digress.
Anyways, just real curious about the writers background/history.
I can name a couple of our popular Canadian movies that had the same writing style and tone, although most of the french film I grew up watching during the 60's had that tone. The obvious difference between our local films and this I find is the directing and to a lesser extent the casting, but that's not the point as far as writing goes.
I've seen many films from other countries but I think the vibe I'm getting is closer to home.
I don't know, what can I say. The forum says 'film disussion'.
Whale Music [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whale_Music_(film)) ]is one local I really enjoyed. Had the same kind of flow. Another one of the most popular Canadain classics is 'Going down the road'
http://www.canadianactor.com/actors/pov/gdtr.html but it's pretty old now. You might recognize one of the lead actors from that in later films like Porkys and Apocolypse Now. But I digress.
Anyways, just real curious about the writers background/history.
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Zak Forsman
Major Contributor
The Wrestler seemed to take a strong influence from Belgian filmmakers (a personal favorite) the Dardenne Bros.
ESTEBEVERDE
Veteran
Robert D. Siegel
Big Fan (2009) (written by)
The Wrestler (2008) (written by) (as Robert Siegel)
The Onion Movie (2008) (written by) (as Robert Siegel)
Big Fan (2009) (written by)
The Wrestler (2008) (written by) (as Robert Siegel)
The Onion Movie (2008) (written by) (as Robert Siegel)
Zak Forsman
Major Contributor
Stephen Mick
Totally Usable
Just got back from the theater…
A+ for Mickey Rourke
A for Marisa Tomei
But the movie didn't fully meet my expectations (which may have been far too high). I though it was well-crafted and engaging, but felt the emotional impact was a bit weak. It's still in my top 10 for 2008, but it's in the bottom five not the top five like I was thinking it would be.
Just my .02.
A+ for Mickey Rourke
A for Marisa Tomei
But the movie didn't fully meet my expectations (which may have been far too high). I though it was well-crafted and engaging, but felt the emotional impact was a bit weak. It's still in my top 10 for 2008, but it's in the bottom five not the top five like I was thinking it would be.
Just my .02.
ESTEBEVERDE
Veteran
A+++ for Marisa Tomei's Body! :beer:
Stephen Mick
Totally Usable
C'mon, ESTEB. Let's keep this focused on the quality of her performance.
(But yes, I agree with you.
)
(But yes, I agree with you.
)ESTEBEVERDE
Veteran
That's what I'm talk'n bout!
Her body performed oh so well! :beer:
She's in remarkable shape!
She obviously trained very very hard to get ready for that role.
And yes she did a very good job acting.
The girl who played his daughter was simply and completely superb!
Her body performed oh so well! :beer:
She's in remarkable shape!
She obviously trained very very hard to get ready for that role.
And yes she did a very good job acting.
The girl who played his daughter was simply and completely superb!
Batutta
Major Contributor
You mean you need to know more than that Marisa Tomei gets all kinds of naked to get your butt in the theater?
Matt Gottshalk
Resident Preditor
Just saw it with the wife. Best movie I have seen in many years.
And I think I may have convinced to put a brass pole in the living room! :thumbup:
And I think I may have convinced to put a brass pole in the living room! :thumbup:
Scott F
Pug Life
Random thoughts on an excellent movie, the best I've seen in a long time.
(SPOILERS)
The scenes in the grocery store were so well done. The part where he quits was so visually uncomfortable & awkward, I felt like I was right there in the store.
On all counts I think the crew/actors/director NAILED IT with their portrayal of the low tier wrestling circuit. Having filmed matches in VFW halls, I can tell you that is EXACTLY how it looks, right down to the guys folding the chairs and taking apart the ring at the end of the event. (I can't vouch for the staples/barbed wire match, though. I've seen some crazy stuff at old ECW events, but that match was INSANE!!!)
One minor complaint would be Evan Rachel Wood's performance/dialogue. Very predictable. It was like I could visualize her lines before she said them.
They were giving away free Wrestler posters at the theatre. Not bad!
(SPOILERS)
The scenes in the grocery store were so well done. The part where he quits was so visually uncomfortable & awkward, I felt like I was right there in the store.
On all counts I think the crew/actors/director NAILED IT with their portrayal of the low tier wrestling circuit. Having filmed matches in VFW halls, I can tell you that is EXACTLY how it looks, right down to the guys folding the chairs and taking apart the ring at the end of the event. (I can't vouch for the staples/barbed wire match, though. I've seen some crazy stuff at old ECW events, but that match was INSANE!!!)
One minor complaint would be Evan Rachel Wood's performance/dialogue. Very predictable. It was like I could visualize her lines before she said them.
They were giving away free Wrestler posters at the theatre. Not bad!
ESTEBEVERDE
Veteran
Of course there is!
Put family first.
Have a B and C plan especially when you are on top of the world!
Live until you are done!
.....
Of course there is!
CallaghanFilms
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