![]() ![]() The Wrestler is an undoubted triumph for Aronofsky. ![]() Perhaps there is life beyond his ridiculous tights and brutal headlocks. It is in these moments that Aronofsky finally shows an intimate close-up of Randy’s face. One way Randy looks to reconnect with the real world is with his estranged daughter (Westworld’s excellent Evan Rachel Wood). Their ageing bodies have left them on the scrap heap of their superficial professions. There are also notable parallels drawn between Randy and his favourite stripper Cassidy (played by the magnificent Marisa Tomei), who is also questioning her future. His days of performing for huge crowds are over. ![]() The sound of a cheering wresting crowd builds, but just as ‘The Ram’ goes through the curtain – in this instance through the PVC strips – silence prevails. This struggle is brilliantly epitomised by one sequence in which Randy makes his way to work at a supermarket deli counter. It is part of a losing battle to move away from his wrestling persona and transition him back into the ordinary world. This includes Randy piecing together the details of his match backstage and preparing a ‘blade’ to draw his own blood in the ring.įor most of the film, Aronofsky’s camera trails behind Randy, as though the wrestler is constantly performing his ring walk-out. He is also not afraid to lift the curtain on some of wrestling’s trade secrets. The Wrestler follows Randy as a heart attack forces him to reassess his reckless life – inside, outside and after the ring.Īronofsky utilises a documentarian style with handheld cameras and natural light adding an unwavering sense of realism to the story. He is long separated from the big leagues of his chosen profession. In one telling early scene, Randy hobbles and wheezes his way out of a venue, as Aronofsky’s camera pulls back to reveal his underwhelming surroundings. That is exactly where we find broken-down star of the 80’s Randy ‘The Ram’ Robinson (played by Mickey Rourke). Previously spotlighted in Barry Blaustein’s fascinating documentary Beyond the Mat (1999), this grittier realm is largely marked by small audiences, unreliable pay-cheques and dingy locker rooms. That is because director Darren Aronofsky, in 2008, decided to point his lens at a shadowy part of this multi-billion dollar industry.įar from the bright lights and corporate atmosphere of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), a litany of performers, from young up-and-comers to grizzled veterans, toil away on the independent wrestling scene. Yes, it is time to talk about the zany world of wrestling, but not as many of us know it. A mask-wearing, sock-wielding masochist who was once infamously thrown off a 16-foot cell by The Undertaker. These are the playful words of Mick Foley, or, as you may know him better, Mankind. Randy out of the ordinary movie professional#Teachers and careers advisers are encouraged to use the films with their students and a handy booklet describing the six stories can be downloaded here īig thanks to the six unique individuals who have shared their career history with us.‘The real world is faker than professional wrestling.’ There is also an “action” section to each episode, giving information and details about how you could pursue this career, and the qualifications and experience you would need. ![]() Six local inspirational people have provided an insight into their jobs, what they do day-to-day, the skills required and their career journey. All of the films relate to the Pendle Hill landscape and partnership – ranging through community development, cycling, outdoor adventure and creative arts. The six short films aim to show young people in the Pendle Hill area a range of lesser known exciting careers, and the idea that 'working out of the ordinary' is possible without leaving the locality. Take a look at our fabulous new films, Working out of the Ordinary, produced by Nick Farrimond as part of our Trainees project. ![]()
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