TheBilcourt: Update on my lists...

Update on my lists...

I had the chance to see Gran Torino and The Wrestler over the past week.

Gran Torino- At 78 years old, Clint Eastwood is still someone I wouldn't want to mess with. While the acting from most everyone else in the movie isn't that great, Clint is amazing. It's classic Eastwood to be more accurate. His portrayal in the movie just reaffirms my belief that he is still one our greatest actors. I would definitely recommend seeing this movie.

The Wrestler- I've never seen a lot of Mickey Rourke movies. I think the only thing I've ever really seen with him that I actually remember him in was Sin City. I know his whole story but I've just never cared about most of the movies he's been in. Wrestling on the other hand, I've watched my entire life. I still watch it! Yes, it can be corny but its fun to watch. I keep up with it. I know the ends and outs of it. I still think "Beyond the Mat" is a great documentary about the wrestling business. So I would like to think that if any of my friends are going to find fault with this movie, it would be me.

Mickey Rourke is absolutely amazing in this movie. He does such a good job that you actually think you're watching a documentary about Randy 'The Ram' Robinson and not just a movie. His portrayal of an aged wrestler is one of THE best performances this year that I have seen. I really hopes he ends up taking home the Oscar for Best Actor over Sean Penn. I'm sure Sean Penn was good in Milk, but I will be the first to admit, I cannot stand him. The only Sean Penn movies I have ever liked were Fast Times at Ridgemont High and I am Sam. I would probably rather sit through all three High School Musical movies than watch a Sean Penn movie. Anyways, enough about Penn. If you get the chance when it comes to town, go see The Wrestler.

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