TIME Magazine Interviews: Mickey Rourke

[@soultraffics]

I'm deeply touched by Mickey Rourke's performance in the wrestler. God bless.

[@georgechristiansen6785]

Great to hear someone own their shit and be able to comeback a better man.

[@pinkyinthesky2000]

Mickey is the most amazing human being. I met him briefly by coincidence in Hollywood. We happened to like the same Cuban Restaurant..He was really humble and I did not want to leave our meeting...that is how addicting he is...

[@andreahoyosl]

Wow

[@wasteland70]

I met Mickey Rourke about 5 years ago in a resturant on the Sunset Strip. He was so nice, so gracious, even as I was acting like a fool, gushing about how great he was. What a class act. I've been a fan for 25 years and shit, I always will be.

[@92ninersboy]

"The Wrestler" blew me away. I've watched thousands of movies but I've never seen a performance that was so accomplished on so many levels - physical and emotional. After I saw Rourke in "Sin City" I realized he had more charisma and talent than any other actor out there, but I still wasn't prepared for "The Wrestler". Thank God ,Rourke had a chance to show what he can do and that an audience can see him as sympathetic. He's probably now the most sympathetic actor alive - and the most edgy.

[@theflyingninja1]

Wearing a bracelet in remembrance of his dead dog Loki. Big hearted guy.

[@808Gravy]

One of the best actors in the history of film.

[@singers333]

Mickey you stole our hearts forever!

[@rocknrollrecovery7402]

Nobel of Mickey to be so open regarding his past. I'd love to have a beer with the bloke! He's a good guy, but he a demon actor! Superior.

[@Danimal300zx]

When she asked him if he's the same guy he was 25 years ago, I'm surprised at his brutal honesty that he says he doesn't look the same, talk the same, or sound the same, which is all true. At least he's not in denial and can admit it.

[@postrock3374]

@Mo Ana Moronic asswipe.

[@mikejohnny27]

got his PR going as probably was trained. it's still difficult to believe he doesn't despise the hollywood crowd and aura. apparently, after such a downfall, he realized he had to come back to the only one thing he's got left and can be great at i.e. acting. can't wait for his next leading role performance!

[@BrianFrichette]

I'm sure one of the things he regrets most is the plastic surgery. The glasses, the make-up, the nervous way he touches his face, adjusts things, etc. It's a classic appearance of physical insecurity, and it's really, really sad, b/c you can tell that, as a person, and on the inside, he is a great and well-developed person. He's had a lot of bumps and learned from them greatly. And yet, it would be nearly impossible not to feel self conscious about the surgery results. :(

[@annikapc]

In real life, Mickey Rourke is a VERY shy person. He is just really nervous. There is no need to over-analyze his performance in this interview. Leave him alone.

[@urbanbeardman6840]

Look yourself in the mirror, accept your mistakes, own them, learn from them, and then move on. No one's perfect, and we’re only human. Mad respect for you, sir.

[@orduni90]

i enjoy listening to this guy! i also really like his shades..

[@pinkyinthesky2000]

He is wearing the Loki bracelet, pls accept my condolences Mickey, I am so sorry about your loss...

[@jweaver512]

I ❤️ mickey rourke.

[@willp4695]

Only Mickey Rourke could have done The Wrestler.. it's almost exactly parallels his own life.. everyone did well in this film, and given it was such a low budget, it was a grand accomplishment. Rourke said this is story of all those athletes who do not make it and the struggles they live.. as he said, it does not always end in victory like the movie character Rocky..

[@willp4695]

He did great in Iron Man 2 also... gave the villain a lot more dimension than a Marvel story would generally have given them... it was his idea to visit a Russian prison and get the attitude for the character..

[@patriciagoh5]

A fine actor, gentleman, animal lover.I am very pleased to watch and listen to him not playing the blame game but taking responsibility for mistakes he made early on. I am in total agreement in reference to Eric Roberts, a fine actor, being looked over as other actors work who couldnt shine his shoes. Have a good life from now on Mr. Rourke!

[@wasteland70]

I love him, too. I've loved him since I was 13. I'm 42 now.

[@wasteland70]

@urna55 I'd believe that. I haven't hear him really talk about his mother. I do get the impressions from the few things he has said that his mother kind of sat back and let him get abused by his step-father.

[@gisse7629]

Amazing actor!!!

[@PandemicXL]

He did a perfect, flawless job with The Wrestler; heart breaking. Iron Man 2 was all his - no other person left any impression.

[@annford6640]

Same old questions across the board, every interview I've seen. So much more to this man than meets the eye. Would be thrilled to hear he's written another screenplay; especially at this time in his life, perspective-wise (2017, not 2008, when this interview was done). I completely agree with the fact that this isn't a "comeback." He's not "coming back" as the same person he was in his previous career timeline; far from it, actually. Keep on interviewing, Mr. Rourke, regardless of "current work." I for one would like you to stay and chat awhile. ;) {@}

[@ImTheMargo]

i havent watched The Wrestler, but I like him in 9 1/2 weeks a lot, where he doesnt have lip implants, and is just sooo hot

[@Kainthemain]

nobody asked him about the surgeries?

[@thundersky6]

Mickey should have won the Oscar, he truly deserved the honour. i really hope he'll get to do many more good movies and take home the Oscar some day.

[@BernardChelgren]

He seemed honest and humble throughout. And I appreciate that. I always thought he was a great actor. And I still feel that way after watching "The Wrestler" Mickey Rourke will get his Oscar one day. I can feel it. GO MICKEY!

[@Josue0322]

@EatMeBeatMeGirl most of his surgery is do to boxing injuries, the rest is to make the injurie surgery not look to bad.

[@MakeoverSessions]

Interesting observations, MauriceFlower, I agree with you. His attire also suggests the same, especially his eyeware, and the fact he's wearing glasses at all. He's seen a bit of life and the repercussions of previous choices, which he mentions even. He mentions also that he burns a lot of bridges, he's growing up, becoming more mindful of others. It's never too late to surrender. Humble pie can taste delicious. Some folks never get to taste it for their stifling pride. It's nice to see.

[@acyadeadhomie]

Bullet is one of the best movies ever.Rourke has always been one of the best actors out there and still is thanks to his outstanding work in the Wrestler.

[@SomaSounds]

@ParadiseOnLand perhaps you should watch "9 1/2 Weeks" and/or "Wild Orchid." He's f'in gorgeous in both those movies ... not to say he's not attractive now, but in those previous movies, his looks were, shall I say, more chiseled, less rugged.

[@PHlophe]

he is an underrated actor. I totally like his style of acting . its like a unique fingerprignt

[@thruid3]

I think that loosing his looks has caused him to grow as a person.

[@26ModelTford]

I didn't know who he was before "the Wrestler", but now I think he's awsome, not just as an actor, but as a person. He is a good person and loves dogs.

[@user-iu1jf4hp7g]

I love him .He is a humble human being

[@FiVibe]

@PhantomDrums917 Yeah I agree who cared about Penns role? with due respect to Penn it was defo Mickeys time and they enjoyed taking it away, exposing themselves in the process. Rourke Victorious no matter..

[@brucemount1880]

Right on Mickey..... You were good in The Expendables... Good job 👍

[@seandeyoung01]

He definitely should have won the Oscar. I think I have watched this movie 6 times in the last week and there is nothing, absolutely nothing, that a person could criticize about his performance. He played the character perfectly.

[@AndrewsOpinion15]

MICKEY ROURKE SO AWESOME IN THE WRESTLERS FILM !!!

[@wakeupamericaandresist2413]

Mickey is the a mans man, respect to my friend

[@margaret928]

@seandeyoung01 He should have but the Oscars are fixed. Its all a popularity contest

[@icodlosvinos]

Love him................fantastic :)

[@unknownunknown4859]

Now if only he had really worked on keeping this look.. weight with eating etc.

[@winterstellar]

But he looked great when his career took off in '82-'83 with Diner and Rumble Fish..And wasn't he already 37 or something then? Surely he didn't start boxing after having become a famous actor? Just asking..: )

[@deedee9312]

im ready for Rourk's comeback! I sure hope he's successful! He seems so sincere! No matter, he is a great actor and I can;t wait to see who picks him up with the greatest story ever told by Mickey! "The Wrestler" WOW! I was in awe! He rocked it! Please let your next role, be safe, soft and ever so exciting!

[@rentalife]

mickey was the true oscar-winner!!he is true and for talking the truth and acting real in public Hollywood stole his prize(although i like Sean Penn very much;he already had an Oscar for Mystic River)and gave it someone more representive.Your the man,mickey !!and we all know it since Rumble Fish in 1983! Peace and maybe they give you what you deserve-RESPECT!!!!!

[@christineschmidt4706]

An admirable actor.among the best acting i ever saw .rourke made pain feelable through performance beyond any comparation

[@luvmyhair2]

Hi, Mr. Rourke. I saw your new movie, "The Wrestler" and your interview on Larry King. I thought you were fantastic! I certainly hope you recieve an academy award for the movie. I sense that your ability to play the part so well is due to the fact that you shared aspects of life's trials and tribulations as the movie character which made the portrayal authentic. Too bad you let Russell Crowe win Oscar(s) for part you could have won years ago---trust your instincts---Good Luck and God Bless.

[@nurbsenvi]

He totally deserved Oscar.

[@SenorAspie]

I have been a wrestling fan for close to 26 years and he plays a independant pro wrestler to a T. Well done to Mickey.

[@EatMeBeatMeGirl]

He's awesome but skin is too smooth. Freaky freaky surgery! And he can't move his mouth properly! Silly Hollywood thinking that is better than old age.

[@gittaraichmann2533]

Glad to hear that Coppola was the first one he mentioned. Wished he could have done more movies with him. I think Coppola really understood him for what he was and brought out the best in him.

[@tomaraya213]

thanks for the post ...nice to see a decent interview great work ..great guy...nicely said makia!!...mickey's bad ass ....hes an inspiration in all kinda of ways...cheerz mickey!

[@austinreid7229]

In the 80s I use to wait for Mickeys film with baited breath,He is one hell of an actor but unfortunatly he managed to talk his way out of his career.Apartvfrom pissing De Nero off and turning up late generally being a pain in the ass for all and sundry in the industry he managed to cut short what in sure would have been a great career.We will never know what he could have done.And that's a fucking shame.

[@marjorievandamme4399]

He is very nice I luv him to pieces

[@bunaioara]

yes, the Academy has political criteria also, but we cant say that because sean penn make the roll of his life there acording to most critics

[@sohooded]

He was so gorgeous and he's not so much now...but, he's still hot!!

[@debratanner8519]

I think boxing wreaked him

[@AGentertainmentofficial]

The only reason Sean Penn won the Oscar over Mickey's performance is because the Academy was scared to piss off the gay community like they did when they awarded Crash Best Picture years earlier. Harvey Milk is a respected figure in the gay community. The Oscars are too political. As long as fans know that Mickey was the better man that year, that's what really counts.

[@Atomykpimp]

There are not enough good words in the dictionary to describe Mickey Rourke. This man is the true definition of a Legend.

[@macmex27]

He looks exactly like mexican stylist Alfredo Palacios, kinda monster

[@Supermonkey22]

It's easy to root for this guy and I am.

[@skillz718]

mickey rourke iz a great actor ! i juz watched the movie " BULLET" for the 50th time wit rourke n tupac def one of my favorites

[@dragonmastergirl]

lol...."talking about the comback" he's got a great sence of humor

[@mspoetic888]

He should have won that Oscar!!!

[@pacificpalm]

Mickey is even better this time around.

[@Squabbles10]

Christopher Walken, Reptile ......

[@bozo47p]

@SundiMundi...your opinion is your own and respected...but...if I thought about things the way he does I would never get anything accomplished...he has waited so long for his so called good script that hollywood has pretty much wrote him off...and that upsets me....what a waste of tallent... micks a good guy... but he can do better...he just chooses not to

[@julmustforlife]

i do to^^

[@michaelhayes7616]

Mickey Rourke you are the best embrace it and love it

[@PhantomDrums917]

He was robbed. Totally should have won for this movie. Sean Penn is great, but it was Mickey's year. So bummed.

[@costocasso]

he's an old lion, but always lion..

[@wagsouza3459]

MONSTER AND PATHETIC ROURKE.

[@dd-yz5zz]

I absolutely love you Micky. That was an awesome thing to do. Calling out that wimp Elon. I think I love you as much as I love Johnny Depp.

[@Harrypotterrockz100]

he always looks weird an dhas weird roles thats why i love him xxx

[@keithleeuwen877]

Cool Dude 😎 !

[@omghai2u]

@alwaysopen thats a cute set of words you got there. maybe you should look past your arrogant stereotype you created for him and watch some of his work i really enjoy him as an actor and i hate a lot of things

[@wolfeman351]

I love Mickey. His stuff is up and down but I still like him.

[@dekkard]

On my Holiday in the US I saw him in New York, and I was surprised how healthy and good he looked. Oh, and my 25 year old Girlfriend did not stop talking about him for the Rest of the day... ;)

[@unitedamericans8587]

He was at the top of his game again for The Wrestler and Ironman 2,though all the cgi at the end of the Ironman was too much!!! Who the f**k needs cgi when you've got Mickey Rourke???

[@therealplease]

lookin good mick

[@STUMPYBOY1]

I LOVE TIME DOT COM...THE BEST INTERVIEW PERIOD..ALL THE INTERVIEWS THEY'VE DONE HAVE BEEN TOP NOTCH

[@MegaCarlos41]

is Michael Jackson's big brother?

[@lunytuns550]

Για μενα που ειμαι 60 χρονων ειναι τελειος ηθοπο Ιος παντα εμπαινε στο πετσι του ρολου κ νομιζω οτι στις ταινιες που επαιζε δεν υπαρχει για μενα αλλος ηθοποιος που θα μπορουσε να τον αντικαταστησει. Είναι μοναδικος.

[@ParadiseOnLand]

He's scary-looking.

[@Shawnbzilla]

If that's you in the display pic I def say the same about you my dear

[@transylvinny]

"Somethin's gonna shake rattle and roll" Haha awesome

[@summerease]

STYLE!

[@Дагестанскаяправда-э4д]

Great actor. Real man with no filters. Nowadays is more attractive than he was early.

[@debratanner8519]

Dose any one care about boxing we loved him as a great actor not hurting him self

[@kaiso4939]

Ach herrje, ich dachte das ist eine Maske aus einer Pro Sieben Comedy Sendung!

[@lurchedjesus]

mickey was fuckin awesome in sin city. fingers crossed for sin city 2!

[@MauriceFlower]

It s very seldom you see someone who is touching ones face as much as Rourke does in this interview. He is all over with his hands; lips, chin, cheek, nose, eyes. Several times he is holding his hand over his mouth. This body-language tells something about him beeing unsertain in some sense. Its like he is covering up, or being unsure, or not saying the truth, or having problems expressing what he really need to express. This is unmanful! And he is mumbling when speaking! An actor??...

[@Shawnbzilla]

I disagree

[@abelhoul]

i have nothing against therapy but i know for srue and each and every individual has the ability to change themselves....in some cases take help from someone close .....anyways i think therapy is overrated its not that important even if you really think u need it

[@veronicamusgrave4393]

I wish and hope that Russell Crowe will bring Micky to Australia and put him in a movie and direct him. Love his work so authentic..

[@vivivenegas7979]

que mierda le paso a este hombre,era un minaso

[@minastronasse]

Incredibly sexy ??? He looks like he's 90 yo, and dude this wig...

[@Kazukawaa]

He sounds so American. I know he's American but I'm watching Iron Man 2 as of posting this. And he sounds so good with a Russian accent, but he's also an American goat.

[@redskywalker3374]

Mick keeps me on my toes when watching..solid dude is cool..everyone has problems some more than others more than some

[@mysticblade35]

He's such a boss