The Lists: In Contention's Top 10 Most Anticipated Films of Cannes 2012
From "The Paperboy" to "Amour," 10 films we can't wait to see on the Croisette this year
In Contention's Top 10 Most Anticipated Films of Cannes 2012
With today's announcement of the Directors' Fortnight selections, this year's Cannes lineup is effectively complete -- bar some late additions that festival director Thierry Frémaux has told us to expect. As it stands, however, it's a pretty robust get-together of arthouse VIPs and auteurs on the rise, which made whittling down a list of my 10 most anticipated titles a tough job. Needless to say, there are plenty of films not on this list that I'm eager to see. These 10, however, are the ones that have me most excited and/or curious, from Lee Daniels's "The Paperboy" to Michael Haneke's "Amour." Click through to the list, then chime in with your own thoughts at In Contention.



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April 24, 2012 at 3:25PM EST Reply to CommentWhere the hell is On The Road?
Guy Lodge On your list, I gather.
April 25, 2012 at 4:31AM ESTDylan
April 24, 2012 at 3:46PM EST Reply to CommentExcited for Killing Them Softly and Amour, but definitely anxious for Cosmopolis the most. Cronenberg looks like he's ready to take on the big guns, again. And surprisingly, Robert Pattinson looks flawless.
Lance
April 24, 2012 at 4:33PM EST Reply to CommentI just watched Matthias Schoenaerts in "Bullhead". I like him - he's got an interesting look and this primal Marlon Brando thing about him.
leonardo_rafael_pedroza
April 24, 2012 at 6:05PM EST Reply to CommentLawless is another one to watch, John Hillxoat it's a great director.
Kay
April 24, 2012 at 7:34PM EST Reply to CommentDon't understand the absence of On The Road at all. Happy about the Cosmopolis buzz. Hope this turns the tide for Rob.
Tim
April 24, 2012 at 7:44PM EST Reply to CommentCosmopolis trailer blows the mind.! Looking forward to Cronenberg!
meep
April 24, 2012 at 7:58PM EST Reply to CommentMcConaughey was also in two films at SXSW, not that unexpected given that's his hood, but WTF at his career at the moment.
Eric
April 25, 2012 at 7:37AM EST Reply to CommentI understand your concerns (which I shared), but you really shouldn't worry about the Verheyde film.
cici
May 15, 2012 at 2:14PM EST Reply to CommentI think most will be pleasantly surprised at Robert Pattinsons acting when given a worthy project and script! He's the only one of the Twilight leads that can act, in my opinion anyway.
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May 21, 2012 at 1:46AM EST Reply to CommentWhat an anti-climactic #1! I'm really looking forward to Amour, Beasts of the S.W. and La Playa.