I love movies that take literal ideas and turn them into metaphors. That's why wrestling movies always get me. They're usually all about grappling. Now, sure, a lot of grappling happens on the mat, but we see a lot of characters grappling with parts of their lives as well. Today, I wanted to go into my favorite wrestling movies and take a look at how they attack this stuff. Let's dive in. 1. The WrestlerDirector: Darren AronofskyWriter: Robert SiegelCast: Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel WoodThis movie should have won many more Academy Awards than it did. All of Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, and Darren Aronofsky are at the top of their games, dealing with the legacy and toll of a hard life. I love the redemption arcs and amazingly sympathetic cinematography. 2. The Iron ClawDirector: Sean DurkinWriter: Sean DurkinCast: Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Lily JamesJust an emotionally crushing look at maybe the unluckiest family I've ever seen on film. The bonds of wrestling and showmanship here are only overshadowed by the heaviness of tragedy. 3. FoxcatcherDirector: Bennett MillerWriters: E. Max Frye, Dan FuttermanCast: Steve Carell, Channing Tatum, Mark RuffaloAn all-time creepy performance from Steve Carell in this movie. I grew up very close to the DuPont estate, so this one hit close to home. It's cool seeing how the rich use money as power and leverage, just like wrestlers in the ring. 4. Nacho LibreDirector: Jared HessWriters: Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess, Mike WhiteCast: Jack Black, Héctor...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 24 March