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Top 100 Most Anticipated Films of 2010: Steven Soderbergh’s Knockout
Honestly, I’m not sure what to make of his use of non-actors (moving from porn stars to cage fighters) who are celebrities in their own right, but like everyone else, I can’t help but be impressed by Soderbergh’s willingness to not typecast himself in terms of film narratives, styles and technologies.
#73. Knockout
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Writer(s): Lem Dobbs (Kafka)
Producers: Gregory Jacobs and Ryan Kavanaugh
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
The Gist: Black military operations spy Mallory Kane (Carano) gets double-crossed by someone on her own team,and seeks to uncover who has set her up to take the fall…(more)
Cast: Gina Carano, Michael Douglas, Michael Fassbender, Ewan McGregor and Dennis Quaid.
Why is it on the list?: Honestly, I’m not sure what to make of his use of non-actors (moving from porn stars to cage fighters) who are celebrities in their own right, but like everyone else, I can’t help but be impressed by Soderbergh’s willingness to not typecast himself in terms of film narratives, styles and technologies.
Release Date/Status?: With production commencing soon, there’s no reason why Lionsgate won’t change their minds at release this earlier than 2011.
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