Ridley Scott in a way needs no introduction… but I’m going too anyway.
To begin with he is probably one of the most endearing, prolific and technically efficient directors over more than 40 years and his contribution to cinema has left a landmark not only in Britain, but he is now seen as an ever-turning cog in the mechanics of Hollywood filmmaking even today.
Having cut his teeth, in the UK, making advertisements through his company, “Ridley Scott Associates” he used this as a showcase and to introduce his very visual way of telling stories and in doing so it has subsequently benefitted him in so many different ways over his many years of filmmaking. Other British directors including Alan Parker, Adrian Lyne, Hugh Hudson, and his brother the late Tony Scott have all made adverts with his company at the beginning of their careers and would all soon join him in crossing the sea to Hollywood to introduce what would be construed as a new wave of just how to direct and produce film entertainment.
His talent for incredible other world-building and in-depth, strong character study, (one major aspect in this area attributed to him is his progressive method of using a strong female heroine in his films, as he did with Sigourney Weaver’s Ripley in Alien), being major highlights during his long and esteemed career.
But what is more astounding than anything else is simply how prolific he has become in recent years. It is incredible to note that he has made almost one film per year since the turn of the 21st Century, highlighting that despite his longevity in the business he continues to prove he is not going to slow down anytime soon.
So, for the purpose of this article and for the Film Studies module I’m undertaking, it is my intention to review all of his major films which have been made under his directorial lead since the beginning of his long tenure. Now having directed up to 25 films will mean that there will be films of his that reflect not just the best of what he has to offer but also some which may miss the mark.
Please also note and keep in mind that the reviews on this blog will only detail the films that he alone directed, and I will not be including any of the other myriad films that he has not only helped write or produce but also the many others he has helped out with as well.
Therefore, without further ado I believe it’s now time to review the films of Ridley Scott. I’m looking forward to what I’m sure it will be an interesting journey.
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