Weekly Roundup - Opening 12/19

I don't think there has been an week of Opening Movies that has been easier to pin down than this one. Let's see what we have: a sure-fire Oscar contender in The Wrestler, a generic and done-way-too-many-times-already animated feature (it feels like there is one of these every week) with The Tale of Despereaux, and two movies that simply rehash films that their respective stars have already made, with Yes Man and Seven Pounds. Pretty hard to figure out, eh?

Weekend Suggestion:

The pick of the week this week may just be the pick of the year, as The Wrestler is the must film of 2008. While it's only in limited release this week, it goes wide on Christmas day, so make sure to see it.

The Wrestler

Movie Info

Directed by: Darren Aronofsky (Requiem for a Dream, Pi)
Written by: Robert D. Siegel (screenplay)
Starring: Mickey Rourke (Sin City, Rumble Fish), Marisa Tomei (My Cousin Vinny, What Women Want), Evan Rachel Wood (Across The Universe, Thirteen)
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: R - for violence, sexuality/nudity, language and some drug use
Runtime: 109 minutes

Reviews

RottenTomatoes Score: 97% Fresh
MetaCritic Score: 79/100
IMDB Rating: 8.8/10
My Response: The Wrestler looks to be the best film of 2008. There has been plenty of talk about this film, especially about the triumphant return of Mickey Rourke, who delivers a performance that will be remembered for years to come. This is truly a must-see film, and any fan of great movies will make sure to see it.

Trailer



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