1. David Fincher – The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo * * * * 1/2
2. Michel Hazanavicius – The Artist * * * *
3. Alexander Payne – The Descendants * * *
4. Bobby & Peter Farrelly – Hall Pass * *
5. John Michael McDonagh – The Guard * *
6. Gavin O’Connor – The Warrior * *
7. David Frankel – The Big Year * 1/2
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