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Poll: And the Most Overrated Director of All Time is...

A poll by The-Social-Introvert
The movie world has many film directors who receive countless praises from peer, critics and fans. Many are considered untouchable and are the subject of various commendations from those who critique the profession, whilst others have fiercely defensive fans who are quick to defend their favorite directors.

Though no one is denying the following movie-makers are talented, they are considered by some to be given far more praise than they deserve.

Which of the following directors (nominated by IMDB’s poll board members) do you find to be the most overrated?

Discuss the list here

Results of 16,536 votes:

  1. 1.

    Michael Bay

     
    Chosen by peaspot
  2. 2.

    Quentin Tarantino

     
    Chosen by The-Social-Introvert
  3. 3.

    Christopher Nolan

     
    Chosen by jalapenoman
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