Last year, I was mildly successful in writing a list of 13 Films You Should Be Excited to See at Sundance 2009. Looking back, I would have changed that title. As for the list, it turned out to be quite prescient. I predicted that the likes of Mystery Team, Adventureland and Moon would be must sees. The only real letdowns were The Informers and Dead Snow (though the latter still maintained some semblance of fun).
This year, I feel unprepared. The 2010 Sundance slate is one of the potentially middling kind. Few films really stick out as obvious winners, and there are question marks all around. In my mind, this makes Sundance Twenty-Ten (as they’re calling it) all the more exciting. There could be more to discover in the end. It makes this list a bitch to write though. Mark my words, there are about 30 potential must sees in the Sundance 2010 line-up. I will likely not get them all. But as any professional blogger slash lover of fine theater seating would do, I’m moving forward. Brace yourself, because here comes my list of the 15 Must See Movies of Sundance 2010. All links below lead to the Sundance B-Side film page, where more information can be found.
Ridley Scott’s son Jake is bringing his first feature to Park City. It is a drama about a couple in Indiana who are grieving the loss of their daughter. Sounds exciting. What is exciting is the fact that folks like James Ganfolfini, Kristen Stewart and Melissa Leo are involved. Side note: the Twilight girl plays an underage hooker who takes an interest in Tony Soprano. Worth a look, I’m sure.
Obvious choice, I know. The Twilight fever has come to Sundance. In reality, Kristen Stewart has been coming to Sundance with movies long before she was swooning over blingy dudes. This one intrigues me because it takes a group of young actresses (Stewart, Dakota Fanning, Scout Taylor-Compton, Alia Shawkat) and puts them in the roles of iconic, hard-rockin’ gals. It’s a steep hill to climb, but I have a feeling it will be a good watch.
Source for the rest of the list
xoxo
Carrie
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