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Top 100 Most Anticipated Films of 2010: Danny Boyle’s 127 Hours
When Renton was boxed in a flat for de-tox, we had narration and a zippy soundtrack to keep us company, but here, Boyle plans to give the film the silent treatment in the first 60. I've got no concerns as to if Boyle will succeed in the visual treatment of the story, but it'll be interesting how he approaches the whole man vs. nature and life vs. death aspects via a James Franco who'll have to express his inner thoughts beyond grimaces. The most talked about scene of the year might be in this pic when the major decision of body disfigurement is made.
Top 100 Most Anticipated Films of 2010: Troy Nixey’s Don’t Be Afraid Of the Dark
Del Toro's prodigy this time out is the helmer behind the short Latchkey's Lament. I'm not sure if this is a project that'll make a name for Troy Nixey, but seek out his short on the web and you'll see why he got the chance to direct this remake.
Top 100 Most Anticipated Films of 2010: Pulcini and Berman’s The Extra Man
I think American Splendor fans are willing to let bygones be bygones, as their sophomore pic The Nanny Diaries didn't cut it. I'm not sure what to make of this project, but I'm usually a fan of whatever producer Anthony Bregman attaches himself to.
Top 100 Most Anticipated Films of 2010: Susanne Bier’s Civilization
Pairing with one of the better writers in the business, while she awaits further ops in the U.S., Biers - a master in the dramatic field will instead turn to her native Denmark and a backdrop that further expands the crushing blows found in her narratives.
Top 100 Most Anticipated Films of 2010: Pernilla August’s Svinalangorna
After several decades in front of the camera, August is making her directorial debut with non-other than Noomi Rapace - one of Europe's best actresses who might be best known for her Millennium trilogy, but those who experienced the 2007 film Daisy Diamond know exactly how resilient and raw this actress can be. She is also working with a text that won top literary awards.
