Don't get me wrong it shouldn't win any awards for originality. However, I thought it was an absolutely beautiful movie to look at, every shot was gorgeous. I also found it very entertaining. Diffr'nt Strokes and all that...

and that was the point - the filmmakers played it safe, too safe in my opinion: A story that offered very little in terms of conflict or orginality. Sure it was entertaining but it didn't take enough risks, it played to a spedific audience that expected way to little in return. I am not saying it is a bad movie, it just seemed to manipulate and play down too much.

Not sure if it was mentioned, but what about Antione Fuqua? This guy directed Traning Day, Tears of the Sun, and the upcoming King Arthur. Guy looks no older than 35 and is just starting out I believe.

Yeah, most of the directors in this poll aren't young - but I would (and did) vote for Quentin - and not just because he's my favorite director either:

Wes Anderson - I find his films quite lacking in the area of actually caring about what's going on.

P.T. Anderson - I could go on for days about this guy but that's what Magnolia is for. He's full of too much symbolism and relies on it way too much, I always find myself asking for more out of his characters.

Darren Aronofsky - Now we're talking, a bold to director to say the least but It kind of feels like he doesn't want to change direction and try new things - time will easily tell with him though.

Sofia Coppola - I loved lost in Translation and I'm sure she will have more great films to follow but it's too early to tell.

David Fincher - great director all around, his films speak for themselves and he's one of the best directors today.

Chris Nolan - Sorry, I hated Memento & Insomnia.

Quentin Tarantino - Simply the best - whether you love him or hate him he's got the gift and he's isn't afraid of a damn thing (i.e. Jackie Brown as the follow up film to Pulp Fiction).

I agree with you completely, except for the following;

Wes Anderson - Love Wes, and I do care, extroadinarily talented.

P.T. Anderson - Heavy on symbolism? yes, not always a bad thing though. For a movie with so many characyers, I felt the Magnolia characters were quite well rounded, excellent acting all around.

Darren Aronofsky - Great potential, need to see more. Try new things? Pi and Requiem seemed quite different to me.

Sofia Coppola - Agree.

David Fincher - Loved Fight Club, HATED ALIEN 3, Panic Room was nothing special. The Best? not by a long shot.

Chris Nolan - Love Memento! Insomnia was okay.

Quentin Tarantino - Jackass with one great movie to his credit.


Ok, so I disagree with you almost completely. ;)

I think Joe Carnahan (Narc) is very promising.

Yeah, I'll love Wes too when he stops framing his shots so horribly.

Interesting, cuz I love how his shots are framed. Could you maybe expand on this, with some examples. I'm always interested in different views then my own.

Most promising young, I'd say Richard Kelly.

this is almost too hard to decide. i love every single one of these directors!

I saw this little guy on another forum and thought of you. http://www.skadi.net/forum/images/sm...a/dot00001.gif ...... :D

As for the topic at hand, I'd have to say Fincher followed by P.T.

http://www.skadi.net/forum/images/sm...a/dot00001.gif <SAVED> ;)

Periods and commas are so boring . . . it's all about elipses . . . :D

I think the jury is still out - I wouldn't call either of his 2 films well directed. Both were dominated by the 'stars.'


And I'm sure that Wes Anderson post about framing is a joke. Unless the meaning was that he spends too much effort in framing.

Most of the "young directors" in the list above are about the same age - but they're still all part of the current garde of hot talent (well, not Aronofsky, who hasn't really had his star rise yet).

What about Richard Kelly?

David Fincher is in his 40s I believe. Didn't he direct a Billy Idol 80s video? When you say young I think of Jake Kasdan who did the brilliant Zero Effect.