Will Win: Danny Boyle - Slumdog MillionaireThere doesn't seem to be any question as to who is going to win this award. Boyle has been on a fast track lately and has picked up almost every directing award you can possibly think of. He's gotten the Critic's Choice, Golden Globe and DGA Award, which has prided itself on being one of the best barometers for the actual Oscar winner. If you want, you can look for upsets concerning Fincher, Van Sant, or even Daldry (ugh!), but this happy Englishman should take the gold here.
Should Win: David Fincher - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
To be honest, I really like Danny Boyle and would be happy to see him win. He's a guy who's been making great movies for a while and really deserves it. Though, I say the same thing to Fincher who also goes that little extra mile to make his films a true accomplishment. Fincher is the real star of Benjamin Button and his efforts behind the camera brought out brilliant performances and an amazing visual spectacle. Both him and Boyle are the definitions of achievement in directing, but Fincher laid it out tenfold, and I'd be a little happier to see him win (really, as long as Howard or Daldry don't win, I'll be happy).
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