Is Mickey Rourke the perfect guy for this role or what? If you haven't seen the movie yet or if you're not entirely convinced he's the right one for such a role, please check out this powerful new trailer for Darren Aronofsky's sports drama "The Wrestler" right after the jump. That short but intriguing preview alone promises excellent performances.

In the film, which by the way took home the prestigious Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, Rourke plays a retired pro wrestler who risks his life by returning to the ring for one final match against his big rival. Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood co-star.

Ever since the film’s premiere at that festival, critics have been raving about Rourke’s performance as lead character Randy “The Ram” Robinson. Now that we have some early footage from the film, I can easily see why people applaud him. "The Wrestler" opens everywhere Jan. 16, 2009.