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Must Watch: Darren Aronofsky's The Wrestler Trailer
by Alex Billington
November 20, 2008
Source: Apple
Fox Searchlight has unveiled the trailer for Darren Aronofsky's The Wrestler. Drop what you're doing and watch this trailer now. The Wrestler may go on to win some Oscars and you'll want to see it as soon as you can. Every quote in this trailer is accurate. It is certainly "tender, gripping" and "remarkable" and unquestionably a phenomenal achievement for both Mickey Rourke and Darren Aronofsky. Even if you don't like wrestling, you need to watch this. The Wrestler is less about the sport and more about the lonely life of one wrestler. And it is as endearing as it is entertaining - a truly phenomenal bit of cinematic bliss.
Watch the trailer for Darren Aronofsky's The Wrestler:
You can also watch The Wrestler trailer in High Definition on Apple
The Wrestler is both directed and produced by visionary filmmaker Darren Aronofsky, of Pi, Requiem for a Dream, and The Fountain previously, with a script written by Robert D. Siegel, of only The Onion Movie previously. The film first premiered at the Venice Film Festival and Toronto Film Festival and was quickly picked up by Fox Searchlight for distribution. The Wrestler will hit very limited theaters starting on December 17th before expanding wider throughout January. Don't miss this - you will love it!
60 Comments
1
wow this movie looks pretty intense, i doubt it'll top "Requiem for a Dream" though that movie was way 2 good
Castro on Nov 20, 2008
2
Didnt know what to expect from this movie but it actually looks pretty good.
Turd Ferguson on Nov 20, 2008
3
Looks really promising. Anything with Aronofsky's name attached to it does.
Farris on Nov 20, 2008
4
I'm down. Nearly started crying watching the trailer. Think I'll go and punch a baby in the face for my moment of weakness.
Crapola on Nov 20, 2008
5
Damn, the trailer made me tear up. I can't imagine what this film will do to me.. I can't wait!
Tim C on Nov 20, 2008
6
Looks great, almost like a reworking of Rocky chuck
entertainmenttodayandbeyond.com on Nov 20, 2008
7
Looks great
Carl Denham on Nov 20, 2008
8
I hope this is his comeback. It looks great.
TCox on Nov 20, 2008
9
I was fortunate to watch a screening and do a Q @ A with Darren last week in San Diego. This is the can't miss movie of the year! Gritty and Real and Rourke is amazing in the film...my top flick of the Year along with Slumdog and The Dark Knight. That's my top three and I wouldn't be surprised to see a bunch of nominations go up with all three. Darren was true to his word as I personally asked him if it would be up soon and he said November 20th. Also he is still in the running for ROBOCOP and Nick Cage wanted this role very bad, but it was meant for ROURKE and boy does is show. The springsteen cut was perfect for the trailer as well. 🙂
dee on Nov 20, 2008
10
Can't wait!
Caleb on Nov 20, 2008
11
comeback? You mean first coming
dac_fan on Nov 20, 2008
12
Two things! This is no Rocky! No way in hell and it blows rocky out the water! Darren said, " he was going to reinvent himself with each movie he makes". He took a page from Madonna so you will not see another Requiem or Fountain ever again! Which is awesome since he is a diversed director. This movie also has a lot of laugh out loud comedic moments which was different for him. Mickey also Improv'd quite a bit which was left in the movie, especially the DELI scene. 🙂
dee on Nov 20, 2008
13
Superb trailer! Mickey Rourke is BACK!! T
Conrad on Nov 20, 2008
14
Reminds me of Over The Top starring Stallone.
bart on Nov 20, 2008
15
wow.
-peter- on Nov 20, 2008
16
This actually looks fantastic. Will definately go to see this. As long as no WWE nerds get involved hahahaha!!!
Matt on Nov 20, 2008
17
It's got soul.
MCab on Nov 20, 2008
18
Finally a movie i can anticipate!
Bob on Nov 20, 2008
19
Mickey Rourke is back! How awesome! I love Aronofsky's work. I will be checkin' this out too. 🙂
Spider on Nov 20, 2008
20
WOW. Thats all i can say
Chris on Nov 20, 2008
21
Rourke looks like Rocky Dennis. http://imgsrv.923krock.com/image/wfny3/UserFiles/Image/news_images/RockyDennis.jpg
Rushka on Nov 20, 2008
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21 ROCKY DENNIS!!!!!!! hahhahahah you are killing me!
dee on Nov 20, 2008
23
To #4: I almost spit my coffee everywhere reading your post. Too funny... There are very few films that truly embody the essence of truth. I think this film has that chance. I look forward to this film more then anything else coming out this year.
Quanah on Nov 20, 2008
24
it's the story of jake the snake roberts or at least very close to it
adam on Nov 20, 2008
25
I thought he kind of looked like Charlize Theron from Monster, myself.
Kate on Nov 20, 2008
26
that looks amazing...does anyone know what Springsteen song that is?
seoulman on Nov 20, 2008
27
FirstShowing needs to bring back the poster contests and get their hands on some of these!
Zach D. on Nov 20, 2008
28
i want that poster
twispious on Nov 20, 2008
29
The Springsteen song was a gift for Mickey from the Boss. He gave it to them for free, liek Darren mentioned, " it's not like he needs the money". He did it as a favor for Mickey as the Boss is a huge Rourke fan. It is called The Wrestler.
dee on Nov 20, 2008
30
Looks great. Reminds me of ROCKY BALBOA which I loved and well that's hard to top since 30 years of an iconic figure... but this one looks great too.
BONO on Nov 20, 2008
31
Looks good. Count me in. Also Marisa Tomei is a huge plus.
jman571 on Nov 21, 2008
32
What happened to Rourkes face ? I thought they used make up on him in Sin City but after seing this I realised he actually looks like that. Trailer looks good by the way.
Shige on Nov 21, 2008
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32 He was A Boxer for a while, 6 nose operations, and Bad Ageing. He also cut his forhead with a razor blade for this film. Who Cares, some people dont need to be Brad Pitt if they got the Acting Chops....safe to say Rorke does.
Ripper on Nov 21, 2008
34
This looks awesome. Great cast, and its in Jersey! ha! Oh yeah, going to make a lot of people cry for sure. I'm down for it.
Nick Sears on Nov 21, 2008
35
Wow!
WERDNAFAZ on Nov 21, 2008
36
#33 I know he was a boxer but somewhere during last 3 years his face just changed.
Shige on Nov 21, 2008
37
Looks beautiful.
MichaelBay on Nov 21, 2008
39
just give him the award
darrin on Nov 21, 2008
40
Bawled. My. Eyes. Out. "I'm just a broken down piece of meat and I deserve to be alone."
b on Nov 21, 2008
41
boooo.... thought this movie was about wrestling. I dont need no stinkin drama
stevedawg on Nov 21, 2008
42
This looks like a winner. I'm in.
Dave Lister, JMC on Nov 21, 2008
43
I can't wait! A friend of mine saw it at a festival and LOVED it. The Boss' song there is so amazing <3
samy on Nov 21, 2008
45
Why was I under the impression that Darren Aronofsky wrote this? Did he not say that he actually started writing this back in his college days?
Nick O. on Nov 21, 2008
46
i'm so mad how long they made me wait until the trailer came out. i was hoping to see this months ago and the wait was well worth it. this looks so amazing and i hope i don't build it up to be so great that i don't enjoy it as much as i think i will. i think. but i know it's gonna be great.
dennis on Nov 21, 2008
48
It was a good trailer but Mickeys bad face lift or botox kept distracting me.
Dan on Nov 21, 2008
49
#48 I think that may actually be more from plastic surgery and some steroid use. I know about the plastic surgery for sure, but the steroid use is online speculation and hearsay.
Quanah on Nov 21, 2008
50
WOW. Rouke look amazing in the trailer. The song from Bruce is amazing too. A great movie it'll be.
Gab on Nov 22, 2008
51
Sin City was the Mickeys return/resurrection/rebirth etc. This is just another showcase of his talent. Looks superb.
mrbobbyboy on Nov 22, 2008
52
WTF tha'ts Mickey Rourke? Either way it does look like a surprising touching story.
John on Nov 22, 2008
53
Wow. I was ready to never watch that trailer or even care about the movie ... let alone Mickey Rourke. Holy Crap! That looked absolutely phenomenal. Just the glimpses of Rourke's acting in this is breathtaking and heart wrenching. Who thought I could actually enjoy a second movie with Mickey Rourke in it ... Sin City being the other one.
Hilander on Nov 25, 2008
54
rocky films bore me. this, this looks intriguing, and quite touching too.
dave13 on Nov 26, 2008
55
Just watching this trailer brings a tear to my eye, just like The Fountain did. Congrats on another masterpiece Mr. Aronofsky
SLee on Dec 18, 2008
56
i never go to the movies, but after watching this short film, i may do so........ i do like wrestling on tv. and the seen where he tell's his daughter not to hate him made me tear up .... yep this may be the film i go see, the last movie i saw was "once apon a time in mexico" does anyone remember that one ? yes a very long time ago
sue on Jan 30, 2009
57
The trailer looks great. Rook look amazing. I am doing to see it on this weekend.
Canvas Paintings on Feb 7, 2009
58
The Wrestler was FANTASTIC......Mickey, you were AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Moi on May 23, 2009
59
yep, I love him, not so much as wrestling...but he rocks in this movie
oil painting reproduction on May 27, 2009
60
I saw this movie and it left an lasting impression. We know what it is to grow old on the outside and stay young on the inside. Mickey Rourke protrayed that excellently. Best acting I've seen in a long time.
faye on Jan 14, 2010
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