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Ridley Scott is a leading creator of vibrant, spectacular paintings, none of which goes unnoticed. Let’s remember the best Ridley Scott movies – our list includes 10 of the most striking works of the British director.
10 Martian
Ridley Scott, judging by his films, has a strong interest in space and everything connected with it. The last sensational work of the director, which the audience expected with great impatience – a space drama “Martian”. The film is based on the science fiction novel of the same name by Andy Weir.
In the near future, mankind has mastered flights to Mars. The next Ares-3 expedition must urgently leave the planet due to a powerful sandstorm. One of the astronauts, biologist Mark Whitney, suffers damage to his spacesuit due to a satellite dish that has fallen on him. His suit’s sensors indicate he’s dead, and the ship lifts off. Mark comes to his senses and realizes that he was left on Mars all alone and without communication. At his disposal is only an autonomous residential module. The astronaut is not going to give up. Mark is looking for a way to contact the Earth and is trying to solve the problem of scarce food supplies. Ingenuity, ingenuity, sense of humor and a huge will to live work wonders.
9. Gladiator
The list of the best films of Ridley Scott continues with the winner of five Oscars, the legendary historical drama “Gladiator”, who opened the world to the magnificent Russell Crowe.
The Roman general Maximus is devoted to Emperor Marcus Aurelius. He plans to make him his successor and revive the republic again. Commodus, the emperor’s son, learns of his father’s plans and kills him. The usurper orders the execution of Maximus and his family. The commander barely manages to escape. Seriously wounded, he hurries home, but does not have time to save his wife and son. A wounded warrior is picked up by a slave trader, mistaking him for a deserter. Maximus is sold to the lanist Proximo to participate in gladiator fights. The former commander becomes the best fighter and finds devoted friends among other gladiators. When Commodus invites gladiators from all over the empire to Rome, Maximus sees this as a chance to avenge the death of his family.
8. Kingdom of heaven
Ridley Scott’s next film is made in one of the director’s favorite genres – drama “Kingdom of heaven”.
Southern France, XNUMXth century. A tragedy happened in the family of the young blacksmith Balian – he lost his wife and son. The young man learns that Baron Gottfried is his father. The baron calls his son with him to Jerusalem. At first, Balian refuses, but then circumstances force him to follow his father. On the way, Gottfried dies, but before his death proclaims his son a baron and makes him a knight. In Jerusalem, Balian meets King Baldwin IV and his sister Sibylla. Under the wise guidance of the young baron, his lands flourish. But Balian does not find peace in Jerusalem either. A war begins between the ruler of Egypt, Salah ad-Din, and the crusaders, hungry for wealth. Balian cannot stand aside and stands up with his people to protect the city.
7. Hannibal
The sequel to the thriller “The Silence of the Lambs”, a film by Ridley Scott “Hannibal” did not receive such popularity as the first part of the story of the famous maniac Dr. Lector, but still the picture came out quite interesting. It’s been 10 years since Hannibal Lecter’s escape from the psychiatric hospital, and now he lives in Florence. FBI agent Clarice Starling is busy investigating the drug mafia and tries not to remember her meeting with an intellectual cannibal. The lecturer himself reminds of himself by sending a letter to the agent with a request to meet.
6. Black Hawk
The list of the best films of Ridley Scott continues the military drama “Black Hawk”, based on real events that took place in 1993 in Mogadishu. 200 American soldiers are participating in an operation to capture Somali commanders who have gathered for a meeting in one of the districts of Mogadishu. By chance, the operation turned into a violent clash that lasted a day and claimed the lives of thousands of people.
5. A Good Year
Ridley Scott’s list of the best films includes a romantic comedy “Good year”. This is the second film directed by Russell Crowe. This time he plays the successful British trader Max Skinner, who inherited a wine farm in Provence from his uncle. As a child, the protagonist spent unforgettable days there, but now he is not interested in the estate and vineyards. Max intends to put the house up for sale. In Provence, he meets the charming Fanny Chenal, the owner of a local restaurant, and falls in love with her.
4. Blade Runner
The list of Ridley Scott’s best films includes one of the most successful film adaptations of Philip Dick’s novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? – Thriller in the style of cyberpunk and noir “Blade Runner”.
In the future (the action of the picture takes place in 2019), replicants were created – androids, indistinguishable from people. They have emotions and can improve themselves. They are stronger and smarter than any human. For safety reasons, the corporation that created the replicants set a life limit of 4 years. Many androids do not agree with this provision. The destruction of the rebels is carried out by a special unit – “blade runners”. One of them, Rick Deckard, is assigned an important task – to find and destroy six replicants who have escaped to Earth from a space colony.
3. Exodus: Kings and Gods
Historical drama by Ridley Scott “Exodus: Kings and Gods”, banned for display in Egypt and Morocco, tells the audience the biblical story of the prophet Moses and the exodus of the Jewish people from Egypt. The picture has a great cast: Christian Bale, Ben Kingsley and Sigourney Weaver.
When the pharaoh of Egypt ordered the killing of all Jewish male babies, the future legendary prophet was saved by his mother, sending him to swim in a basket on the Nile. By chance, the child was found and adopted by the daughter of the ruler of Egypt. Having learned many years later the secret of his origin, Moses, at the behest of God, decides to save his people from heavy slavery.
2. Prometheus
In the list of the best films of Ridley Scott sci-fi tape “Prometheus” occupies a special place. After the resounding success of Alien, the director had plans for a prequel to the film for many years. He managed to realize the plan after 33 years. During this time, the concept of the picture has changed dramatically. “Prometheus” became an independent work with small references to “Alien”.
In the not-too-distant future, the research vessel Prometheus is sent into deep space in search of the planet of the Creators. Arriving at their destination, the expedition discovers giant man-made structures. Exploring one of them, scientists discover frightening artifacts.
1. Alien
“Alien” is a cult film by Ridley Scott with great visuals and a dark atmosphere. The space freighter Nostromo receives a distress call from an unexplored planet. The team, brought out of suspended animation, decides to descend to the planet and find out who is giving the signal. The rescue expedition finds a huge alien ship with a dead pilot, whose chest is literally torn from the inside. At this time, the computer finishes deciphering the received signal, and it turns out that this is not a call for help, but a warning of danger.