Dwayne Johnson has admitted that he was impressed by the performance of Mickey Rourke in The Wrestler.
Johnson, better known as The Rock left behind his wrestling career five years ago to pursue an acting career.
In an interview with Moviefone he said: "I thought that the movie...was real and memorable," he said.
"That world...it's a very visceral, authentic world that [director Darren Aronofsky] created and I can't say enough great things about the movie.
"My uncle actually trained Mickey and he would call me weekly and give me progress reports. [He] was amazed at...his desire to do everything. That takes commitment."
"[It's] a tough task to go from just being an actor to becoming not only a professional wrestler, but a professional wrestler who's wrestled for 25 years."
The Wrestler was a commercial and critical hit and the role proved to be the return to the big time for Mickey Rourke winning a Golden Globe and a Bafta for his performance as well as being nominated for an Oscar.
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