What We're Watching: Kathryn

The Wrestler
Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood
This film, about a wrestler who must retire due to heath problems, but can’t get used to life outside the ring, was surprisingly touching to me. It was hard to watch because it was steeped in sadness, but touching as you see the main character, Randy “The Ram” Robinson try to make amends with his estranged daughter, get a full time job at a grocery store and try to make new life for himself. This movie is what it is due to the superb performance by Mickey Rourke. He completely deserved the Academy Award nomination, Golden Globe win and buzz about his comeback. His pain and desperation were palpable.