The Wrestler

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  • Title: The Wrestler
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Considering the subject matter of his previous films, Darren Aronofsky could be accused of being a little obsessive/addicted himself, as his latest film takes an unflinching look at a self-proclaimed ‘broken down piece of meat’ wrestler who finds it impossible to give up life in the ring even as he comes to terms with the notion that his best days are indeed well behind him.  Mickey Rourke inhabits the body of Randy ‘The Ram’ like no other role in his career, making The Wrestler not only one of the best films of the year, but elevating Rourke beyond the lost-years of the last few decades to the potential film icon he once was.

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Mamma Mummy Mia Madness!

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  • Title: Mamma Mia!
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  • Title: The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
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Fans of these films should find ample extras to warrant adding these titles to their respective library, but this humble reviewer thought both films were dumber than dirt that’s been molested by a mule-kicked hobo.  Mamma Mia throws down extra ABBA love with cut numbers and a sing-along feature, while the Mummy: TotDE documents nearly every aspect of the film’s production.

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This Week in Independent Film

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  • Title: The Wrestler
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Mickey Rourke stars as an aging wrestler past his prime dealing with health issues, a daughter (Evan Rachel Wood) who hates him, and a burgeoning relationship with an aging stripper (Marisa Tomei).  Mark Margolis, Toddy Barry, Ernest Miller, and Tommy Farra also star.  Check out the official site.  We’ve seen it and we’ll have the review when the film opens in limited release in select cities on Wednesday.

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This Week in Animated Film

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  • Title: The Tale of Despereaux
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In this animated adaptation of the Newbury Award winning book by Kate DiCamillo Matthew Broderick stars as a small mouse with big ears who falls in love with a human princess (Emma Watson) who teaches him about reading and books.  Other voices include those of Dustin Hoffman, Sigourney Weaver, Christopher Lloyd, Robbie Coltrane, Kevin Kline, William H. Macy, and Stanley Tucci.  Check out the official site.  Desperaux’s adventures begin everywhere on Friday.  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.

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This Week in Independent Film

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  • Title: The Brothers Bloom
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Con artist brothers (Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo) target a wealthy woman (Rachel Weisz) for one last big score before retiring.  Rinko Kikuchi, Robbie Coltrane, Nora Zehetner, and Andy Nyman also star in the latest film from writer director Rian Johnson (Brick).  Check out the official site.  The con begins in limited release in select cities on Friday.  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.

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