It’s not often that a movie is released where I am desperate to watch in the cinemas within the first week of release. Quantum of Solace was the last one and I think Incredible Hulk was before that. I suspect the whole of Hollywood has got together to ensure Rourke’s knockout performance (awesome eh?) return is met with the adulation and respect it deserves.

Personally, since The Fountain, I’ve become a huge fan of Darren Aronofsky and genuinely hope he continues to take charge of film making without folding to the pressures imposed upon them by the studios in the way most directors cave in. His directorial confidence has brought a unique documentary feel to this movie, charting the trials and tribulations of a man who fell off the horse onto the donkey. Fact is, the subject matter could be anything – he could be a singer, an artist, a race car driver – the story of redemption, sacrifice and the indomitable pursuit of self belief transcends all humans and can be demonstrated by everyone given the right circumstances. A poignant tale of one man’s fight to keep a long lost dream alive, the trail of destruction left by Rourke goes unnoticed by himself until it’s too late to pick up the pieces.

One can only feel humbled by the unremitting strength of Rourke and understanding his challenges should help everybody in recognising the higher you are, the harder you fall.

I mean, god dammit, Aronofsky is fucking making RoboCop for fucks sake!! My party starts now!