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I am pretty much of a mind with mixedmedia.
Most of the directors on that list are not overrated so much as rated just fine. To be clear, that isn't to say that I love everything they've ever done. Rather, it's an indication that they have a) done enough to impress b) not been over hyped or c) a combination of a and b
The only one on that list that I think is OVER hyped is Tarrantino. I just watched Inglorious Basterds this past week and it really wasn't great. It is the definition of over hyped.
If I were to add anyone to the list it would be Tim Burton. He's a filmmaker that gets way more respect than his output deserves. All flash and no substance.
As for Spielberg... don't be haters. Don't hate him just because his films are mainstream. I'd suggest that while he has made some less than successful films (who on this list hasn't or won't in their careers) I would say that his reputation is well-earned and not over-hyped. He changed the industry and he influenced how stories are told on film. Whoever it was that suggested he's never made a low budget film... a) so what? and b) see Duel - low budget, high concept and one of the best TV movies ever made.
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