Based upon the plot, I think it was a good match. But, long story short, he and the film evolved to a character that fit him (and vice versa).
The film started off with Wahlberg seeming to be just like Wahlberg. I would have given it 7 stars, but the length of the film took it down a notch (they could have knocked off 14-19 minutes worth of unnecessary, and sometimes boring footage). Actually, I think this film had incredible substance, due particularly in part to the casting. I wasn't thrilled with the movie, but that doesn't mean it was not good.
