March 28, 2009 1:22 am

"The Wrestler": Best DVDs of April 2009

What it is: The Wrestler is the story of a down-and-out wrestler who is faced with the impact his career has had on his life, his health, and his future. A former 80’s wrestling god, Randy “The Ram” Robinson (Mickey Rourke) now spends his days pursuing small-time bouts in small-town locales to scrounge together an income and hold on to his past glory. Outside the ring he’s a man with an estranged daughter, dead-end job at the local supermarket, and a blossoming romance with exotic dancer Cassidy (Marisa Tomei). Facing a health crisis, but given the opportunity for a true return to the wrestling world, The Wrestler chronicles the struggles of the man and “The Ram”.

Why it's Significant: This film received critical acclaim and was an awards season darling with thirty wins and twenty additional nominations. Wins included Best Actor awards for Mickey Rourke at BAFTA and the Golden Globes ®, not to mention two Oscar® nominations. Will The Wrestler be to Mickey Rourke what Pulp Fiction was to John Travolta? Will “The Ram” have one more glorious performance in the ring? Will Randy get the future he wants with his daughter and get the girl? There’s only one way to know the answer to these questions… buy your copy of The Wrestler on DVD or Blu-ray today. — Lesley