This year could be a breakout year for some directors, and the following have the best chance to do so.
J Blakeson – His debut “The Disappearance of Alice Creed” is a kidnap thriller shot on a shoestring budget. The plot is very twisty but the story will keep you engaged. The movie was screened at the London Film Festival in 2009.
Scott Cooper – “Crazy Heart” opened in mid-December and has had a decent reception from critics. Written, directed and produced by Cooper, the movie is based on a novel by Thomas Cobb. The plot revolves around a washed up country music singer trying to turn his life around.
Rodrigo Cortes – His first big movie is a daring attempt, which features one actor in one location. The plot of “Buried” is about a civilian contractor buried alive in a coffin with nothing but a cell phone, a knife and a Zippo. Surprisingly, the movie cost $3 million to make.
Tom Ford – “A Single Man” is a fascinating look at the last day of one man’s life. The movie is loosely based on a novel set in the 1960’s about a gay professor, written by Christopher Isherwood. The main feature of the movie is the changing color and environment, which constantly match the chief character’s mood swings.
Luca Guadagnino – He is a self-taught director with a point to prove. The third offering from him is titled “I am love” and is about a reserved woman in society who breaks out of a loveless marriage. The movie has so far been met with moderate approval.