re: Top 5 up-and-coming directors

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John Hillcoat (The Proposition, The Road) I think he's the best of the group, honestly. He needs a marquee masterpiece, but give it time.

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agreed, that is a good answer...

1.) is Jason Reitman still be considered up and coming
(Thank You for Smoking, Juno, Up in the Air, Young Adult)

2.) Martin McDonagh (In Bruges)

3.) Neill Blomkamp (District 9)

4.) Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Deed, Hot Fuzz, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World)

5.) I'm gonnna say it...Ben Affleck (The Town, Gone Baby Gone)