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Midway Point: Top 10 Most Anticipated Films of 2009: #5. A Serious Man
I'm looking forward to the film where I know next to nothing about the film's cast, which was the case when we were introduced to William H. Macy from Fargo.
Midway Point: Top 10 Most Anticipated Films of 2009: #6. Micmacs à tire-larigot
It has been a long five years since his last picture (Jeunet spent a considerable amount of time trying to mount Life of Pi as his next project. Ang Lee has taken on the reigns of that). For fans who liked his previous pair, this visually looks a lot like Amelie and A Very Long Engagement, and seems to have to borrow from a similar sense of humor.
Midway Point: Top 10 Most Anticipated Films of 2009: #7. Where the Wild Things Are
We feel for Spike. This film has gone thru post-production hell. Unconfirmed re-shoots, edits, CGI add-ons, etc.
Midway Point: Top 10 Most Anticipated Films of 2009: #8. Fantastic Mr. Fox
I'm looking forward in seeing how Anderson manages to infuse his style in a stop animated film and how he works from a very specific source (Roald Dahl). His dream cast of usual suspects (Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, Jason Schwartzman and Anjelica Huston) and grade A talent in George Clooney, Meryl Streep and Willem Dafoe assure the highest pedigree.
Midway Point: Top 10 Most Anticipated Films of 2009: #9. The Lovely Bones
I'm extremely curious to see how a touchy concept might play out on the big screen. The film with the narration I'm most looking forward to seeing. Heavenly Creatures anyone?
