11.21.08
Lo and Behold, I Give You: ‘The Wrestler’ Trailer
Fox Searchlight has given Variety exclusive dibs on the trailer to “The Wrestler,” the Darren Aronofsky-directed film that everyone is touting as the comeback for actor Mickey Rourke. And with good reason, he’s excellent in it and very-deserving of the Oscar. We love this trailer too, it starts out rockin’ with Quiet Riot’s “Bang Your Head (Metal Health Will Drive You Mad),” but quickly moves to the personal, somber tone of the film which is about shame, loss, struggling with ones identity, loneliness and finding your place in the world. It truly brings up back to the emotional moments of the movie that are really raw, honest and sometimes really painful.
“Witness the resurrection of Mickey Rourke” says one of the quotes. Indeed. The trailer also features the real version of Bruce Springsteen’s “The Wrestler” song which definitely underscores its moodiness and introspective tone. That great line about Kurt Cobain and the ’90s “sucking” is in there too which definitely reflects the great, subtle humor in the film (which there’s a lot more of than you’d expect). “The Wrestler” co-stars Evan Rachel Wood, Marisa Tomei and hits theaters December 19.
PS, the image is a poster we made courtesy of an image of a broken-down Mickey Rourke getting in a tanning booth that we found over here. [Courtesy of The Playlist who reviewed the film here, because I still have not seen the film, duh, and Rod's just helping an exam swamped brother out.]
Cinematically-Correct said,
November 21, 2008 at 4:07 pm
I got to see this a few nights ago & I can say that it is a great, great piece of work. Rourke is so off-the-charts-amazing in this that it’s difficult to put it into words.
The biggest surprise is definitely how funny it is in spots. Rourke is so damn charming!
Justin said,
November 21, 2008 at 4:57 pm
Now that is a trailer. Dayam. Stoked doesn’t describe how excited I am to see this. When does it open in SA, Nick?
Film-Book dot Com said,
November 21, 2008 at 6:42 pm
Loved the trailer, especially the ending. Can’t wait to watch it.
Nick Plowman said,
November 21, 2008 at 6:47 pm
Been waiting soooo long to see it, and I love it. Ah, the bittersweetness of watching trailers. Sigh.
Apparently it opens here on the 20th of Feb 09. But that might change, and it could be released later.
J.D. said,
November 21, 2008 at 6:49 pm
OMG, OMG, OMG, OMG, OMG.
Now that I know what it looks like, it looks perfect?!
Morgan said,
November 21, 2008 at 6:56 pm
This has been a great year for trailers, and that is one of the best. Amazing.
Kerry said,
November 21, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Watching the trailer, it makes me tear up a bit. What an amazing film, I think it is my fave of the year. Can’t wait for everyone to see it.
Daniel said,
November 21, 2008 at 10:02 pm
What are you, crazy? I’m not watching this trailer! Or any others, for that matter. I’m still thrilled that I’m going to see Brad Pitt age backwards for the first time on Christmas Day.
Nick Plowman said,
November 21, 2008 at 10:10 pm
I am crazy. So crazy that I rely on trailers to get me through the days when I remember how freaking long I’ll have to wait to see half these movies I post the trailers of. Trailers comfort me.
J.D. said,
November 22, 2008 at 2:47 am
*hugs the delusional boy*
Film-Book dot Com said,
November 22, 2008 at 3:04 am
“Trailers comfort me.”
Lol.
K. Bowen said,
November 22, 2008 at 7:30 pm
I like the film, and it’s growing on me.
Daniel said,
November 22, 2008 at 10:40 pm
Haha, well that’s fair enough, Nick!
musichyper said,
December 18, 2008 at 5:01 am
This is not a very original story, but it’s well constructed and Mickey Rourke is very good. It’s like Rocky only with a wrestler, but a bit better acting.
I Hyped THe Wrestler on Everhype and gave it 94% which I think is fairly accurate.
http://www.everhype.com/hyper/thebitch?X=M846
I wouldn’t mind getting some opinions on it . If you get on there, rate me a 5 & request friendship.