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From: film reviews Category: Films Date: 23 January 2009 Time: 06:46 AM Review: Not so great. Didn't like the cameraman filming Rourke from behind made it seem like Curb Your Enthusiam. The best scene is the happy deli one. The wrestling is good if a bit stomach churning. The stripper with a heart is awful cliche. The estranged daughter undeveloped. It lacks wholeness as a film. Overhyped but still Rourkes face is fascinating and he plays it well.