This film should not be missed.
It's a bit different than Darren Aronofsky's earlier films, but it's just as good. The film itself is very character driven. Many scenes are shot documentary style with long takes following Randy "The Ram" Robinson (Mickey Rourke) through his routine. The supporting actors do well in their roles (Marisa Tomei as Randy's stripper - not quite girlfriend, and Even Rachel Wood as his distant daughter) but the they really only exist to fill out Randy's world.
It's hard to tell whether the film is telling the story of Randy's tragic decline or triumphant comeback. The abrupt end to the film doesn't make it any easier to decide, but it doesn't really matter because his story is compelling no matter how you see it.
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