Next up on my top films of the decade is the film that was my favourite from last year.
I was probably already destined to like this film do to me being a lifelong wrestling fan, however the film is also great in its tragic telling of a past-his-prime wrestler’s inability to cope with life outside of the ring.
This is definitely a film I will enjoy for years to come.
Sean Patrick Kelly is a Toronto-based freelance film critic and blogger with a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies from York University. Since founding his site in 2004, Sean has shared his passion for cinema through insightful reviews and commentary. His work has also been featured in prominent outlets, including Toronto Film Scene, HuffPost Canada, Screen Anarchy, ScreenRant, and Rue Morgue Magazine.
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