Does Ridley Scott really need to be introduced? The British-American director is one of the biggest names in Hollywood. After House of Gucci in 2021, it returns to theaters here on November 22 for a biopic dedicated to Napoleon with Joaquin Phoenix.
A few days before the release of this feature film, we thought it would be a good time to look back at his career in 5 seminal films. The choice was obviously not easy, and at the end of the article you will find a list of additional feature films that are also worth a detour.
The Alien (1979)
Ridley Scott takes us on the journey of the commercial spaceship Nostromo in this very remarkable sci-fi film. Attempting to return to Earth, the passengers are forced to make a stopover on a deserted and mysterious planet.
He then encounters an unknown and dangerous life form that suffocates its victims in the face. This is the beginning of trouble for the crew and we let you (re)discover this great classic of the seventh art.
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Blade Runner (1982)
Three years after Alien, Ridley Scott continues his momentum with a new masterpiece of science fiction cinema. The feature film tells the story of Rick Deckard, a man tasked with tracking down and eliminating androids that look exactly like humans, called replicants.
Our hero, played by Harrison Ford, makes amazing discoveries that push him to the limit with many heartbreaking choices.
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Thelma and Louise (1991)
Here, Ridley Scott offers us a beautiful and extraordinary escape. Thelma and Louise, who both lead very monotonous lives, go on a weekend road trip together through the back roads of Arkansas.
Everything goes well until the passage in the salon, where the story takes an unexpected new turn. It’s the beginning of trouble and a shift that will change their lives.
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Gladiator (2000)
In this epic, the filmmaker tells us the story of Commodus, the son of the emperor Marcus Aurelius, played by Joaquin Phoenix. He eventually seizes power after a coup and orders the arrest and execution of the loyal Roman general Maximus (Russell Crowe).
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He narrowly escapes death and becomes a gladiator. An opportunity for him to stand up again and prepare his revenge. Gladiator is available to stream on Netflix and will be eligible for a sequel, which will also be directed by Ridley Scott.
State Lies (2008)
In this spy thriller, Roger Ferris (Leonardo DiCaprio) is recruited by the CIA to track down a terrorist in Jordan. The former journalist can rely on Ed Hoffman (Russell Crowe) and the head of the Jordanian intelligence services to carry out his task.
However, he quickly questions: can he really trust these two men, or is he being manipulated?
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Of course, Ridley Scott’s filmography is so rich that we could also quote it Hannibal, American Gangsteror Fall of the Black Falcon.