Yet another idealist's death

Chance 2022-04-20 09:01:14

I thought it would be an inspirational movie like "Rocky", but I didn't expect to see such a wrestler. He is not a hero, not even a hero. Do whatever you want. He is not even comparable to the great mother who worked hard to make money as a stripper for her son.

It can be said that all his misfortunes come from his own actions. Disgusted by his family, rejected by his lover, everything is caused by his own freewheeling, no sense of responsibility. She had already been forgiven by her daughter, but because she was in a bad mood after being rejected by her lover, she fooled around with other women and her daughter was disappointed again. Originally, he had found a stable job, but he lost his job because of venting his emotions and went to the wrestling ring again. He was a loser from beginning to end, and did not shoulder the responsibility for the happiness of his relatives and lovers.

But such an old guy touched the deepest part of my heart with his childlike innocence and transparent heart. He loves everyone around him from the bottom of his heart, to the kids in the neighborhood, to his mates in the wrestling ring, to the stripper and her son who can chat with her, and of course to his daughter. When he gave his daughter the hidden gift like a child, expecting her to be happy, I saw that he loved her so deeply.

But being too naive, he still doesn't know how to bring happiness to those he loves. His still arbitrary behavior has disappointed his relatives time and time again. Compared to Rocky's firmness, this irresponsible old wrestler is indeed a complete loser.

Although the poster says "Never give up without a fight", when he indulges in bars and women, vents his dissatisfaction in the mall where he works and quits When he was working, he had already given up. Life is always unsatisfactory. It is a man who accepts these injustices for the people he loves and carries the burden of life on his shoulders.

The difference between an idealist and a realist is that the former is for the sake of The ideal can choose to die, and the latter strive to live for the ideal.

Well, I have to admit that it resonated so much because I saw myself in the film. And the Northeast scene in the film made me feel like I was there. In fact, when the wrestler talked to the dancer, he said I started to cry when I said "I just don't wanna be alone"....

Thanks for this video, it will change me a lot. Facing the ideal and reality, make a firm choice.

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The Wrestler quotes

  • Necro Butcher: Are you cool with the staples?

    Randy 'The Ram' Robinson: Staples?

    Necro Butcher: Staple gun... Not so bad on the way in, except it's a little scary, you know - you got this metal thing pressed up against you. Gonna leave some marks, have to deal with a little blood loss.

  • Randy 'The Ram' Robinson: Give this to your son, it's an authentic Randy "the Ram" action figure. Tell him not to lose it, it's a $300 collectors item.

    Cassidy: Really?

    Randy 'The Ram' Robinson: No.