The Resurrection Of Cool |
Mickey Rourke is an ingenious player on film who's talent transcends review,
critique or interpretation. He possesses unique abilities all his own which are
impossible to define. This is both a blessing and a curse for the man inside the
actor. He is sensual.. yet rugged. His confidence is intimidating. His cockiness
is enticing. His attitude is explosive and magnetic in front of as well as behind
the camera. He is among the last of a dying breed.
Some have labeled Rourke "the new James Dean," or "the thin Brando." Truth
is, he simply can't be compared to anyone who still claims acting as a career.
Others simply would be out of of his league and pale in comparison. His body of
work is so diverse, it spans and mastered all genres. Acclaimed acting coach
Lee Strasberg stated "He's a shoe-in!," after seeing for himself what Rourke
had to offer the craft. His style of artistry and projection is a rare gift which has
been stifled by the mainstream far too long.
What he lacks in accolades, awards and recognition, Rourke more than makes
up for it with a kind of pure raw genius that cannot be learned, copied, bought
or concocted. In spite of the fact, he has taken a beating in print for several
years. The actor has been shamelessly debased, under-rated and overlooked.
He often beats himself up with brutal honesty. In retrospect, it isn't easy to roll
with the kind of punches he has taken. He hasn't always walked unscathed but
he doesn't bother to apologize or explain his actions. Mickey Rourke is the
walking definition of what is known as a "bad-ass," yet there's still a little boy
inside the the man who grew up hard and fast. He was unjustly misunderstood,
discredited and dismissed for well over a decade. Criticism is no stranger to the
free-spirited rebel from the mean streets who sometimes seems to feed off
wreck-less abandon. Mickey Rourke is basically a working class anti-hero who
has been known more often than not to be a willing victim of wine, women,
song, boxing, bikes and less than perfect judgment calls. He attempted to make
up for lost time on the playground in extreme quantities at break-neck speed
and the media crucified him for past actions.
Recently, he seems to have graduated from the school of hard knocks and
defiance. He's older and wiser. The lessons he has learned have left scars he
not only wears on his face, but on his heart as well. They tell a story of struggle,
winning and losing, but his eyes are still shining bright. His face is still a work of
art. Mickey Rourke's work is not over. He still has untapped brilliance that
should be recognized and appreciated. The up-hill battle is finally won. I'm here
to cheer on the once again victor who has mesmerized me since the '80s when
he jumped-started my never-ending admiration and respect. He can only be
deemed.. MICKEY!
~Kathy
critique or interpretation. He possesses unique abilities all his own which are
impossible to define. This is both a blessing and a curse for the man inside the
actor. He is sensual.. yet rugged. His confidence is intimidating. His cockiness
is enticing. His attitude is explosive and magnetic in front of as well as behind
the camera. He is among the last of a dying breed.
Some have labeled Rourke "the new James Dean," or "the thin Brando." Truth
is, he simply can't be compared to anyone who still claims acting as a career.
Others simply would be out of of his league and pale in comparison. His body of
work is so diverse, it spans and mastered all genres. Acclaimed acting coach
Lee Strasberg stated "He's a shoe-in!," after seeing for himself what Rourke
had to offer the craft. His style of artistry and projection is a rare gift which has
been stifled by the mainstream far too long.
What he lacks in accolades, awards and recognition, Rourke more than makes
up for it with a kind of pure raw genius that cannot be learned, copied, bought
or concocted. In spite of the fact, he has taken a beating in print for several
years. The actor has been shamelessly debased, under-rated and overlooked.
He often beats himself up with brutal honesty. In retrospect, it isn't easy to roll
with the kind of punches he has taken. He hasn't always walked unscathed but
he doesn't bother to apologize or explain his actions. Mickey Rourke is the
walking definition of what is known as a "bad-ass," yet there's still a little boy
inside the the man who grew up hard and fast. He was unjustly misunderstood,
discredited and dismissed for well over a decade. Criticism is no stranger to the
free-spirited rebel from the mean streets who sometimes seems to feed off
wreck-less abandon. Mickey Rourke is basically a working class anti-hero who
has been known more often than not to be a willing victim of wine, women,
song, boxing, bikes and less than perfect judgment calls. He attempted to make
up for lost time on the playground in extreme quantities at break-neck speed
and the media crucified him for past actions.
Recently, he seems to have graduated from the school of hard knocks and
defiance. He's older and wiser. The lessons he has learned have left scars he
not only wears on his face, but on his heart as well. They tell a story of struggle,
winning and losing, but his eyes are still shining bright. His face is still a work of
art. Mickey Rourke's work is not over. He still has untapped brilliance that
should be recognized and appreciated. The up-hill battle is finally won. I'm here
to cheer on the once again victor who has mesmerized me since the '80s when
he jumped-started my never-ending admiration and respect. He can only be
deemed.. MICKEY!
~Kathy
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