The Wrestler: Crushed for our iniquities

Visionary director Darren Aronofsky’s new film, The Wrestler, has earned a lot of attention this year, largely due to the performance of its star, Mickey Rourke. While Rourke’s performance is layered and immersive, the true pleasure of any Aronofsky film is the depth of thought and theme he embeds in all his work.

The Wrestler follows the life of a middl…