The Wrestler , Ben X

I FINALLY saw the Wrestler, and it's a bit later so a lengthy review would most likely be redundant. At work the review were mixed. Most people really loved it but a couple people detested it, especially a guy I work with who loves wrestling and Aronofsky. I end up being thoroughly entertained, especially by Mickey Rourke's portrayal of a two parts sad one part well-meaning Randy "The Ram" Robinson. We all (should) remember the wrestling craze of our childhoods if it was in the 80's or 90's, and even may remember a few mock WWF matches with siblings or neighbors, so a depiction of the life of a wrestler today is an interesting topic. The humor is really interesting. Also, Marisa Tomei does a good job as a stripper, she really thew herself into the role. I should give her props for being nude most of the film at 45 years old, she looks amazing. And the acting, well lets just say she looks amazing.
<4/5>

Ben X is a Belgian film about an Autistic boy who uses an online video game to escape the constant bullying. Films that attempt to delve inside mind with such a diagnosis often times get tripped up in the barrier that linear filmaking often puts up. Non-linear films to match non-liner thinking are almost the only way to be somewhat realistic, but at the same time loses touch with its audience. Ben X juggles this issues pretty well, despite the fact Ben is either victimized or vilified for the first half of the film. The ending has a compelling twist, which make us for some messing editting directly beforehand.
<3.5/5>