I'm a huge pro wrestling junkie (but not that WWE crapola), so I've a soft spot on my frame for this movie that spotlights the best & brightest of an era that today's hipster Cenaphiles would never appreciate honestly. "The Wrestler", for me, was hard to find online, as the movie's never been on TV in my neighborhood. Seeing it on "Amazon Prime" was a treat. An unrecognizable Ric Flair, a fledgling "Killer Bee"/"High Flyer" Jim Brunzell, a powerlifting Ken Patera, Crusher and Dick the Bruiser in brief yet humorous roles (Two of my absolute favorites), Verne Gagne who has formidable skill but the charisma of a damp paper towel, Nick Bockwinkel and Ray Stevens...the gang's all here. Movie's strictly for the nostalgiacs because the plot is thin. Nonetheless, it's an enjoyable throwback.
Review of The Wrestler
