Holiday Movie Guide 2008
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The Wrestler
Cast: Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood
Release date: In select theaters December 31
Why you should see it: Darren Aronofsky directs this drama about a washed-up professional wrestler with a heart condition who tries to resume his career in the squared circle.
Box office bottom line: Some critics are hailing Rourke for a comeback performance that will earn him Oscar gold, while others are skeptical about a wrasslin' movie. The indie isn't likely to be the breakout hit that Juno was last year, but the fact that anyone's talking about a Mickey Rourke performance positively in 2008 means Aronofsky has already racked up one win.
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