Tag Archives: Ridley Scott

Napoleon’s failure (film: Napoleon – Ridley Scott, 2023)

A few films ago I shared some thoughts about that category of directors who have reached the age, maturity, celebrity and financial independence where they have nothing left to prove or conquer, and who can afford to make almost any … Continue reading

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family affairs (film: The House of Gucci – Ridley Scott, 2021)

I celebrated the 84th birthday anniversary of director Ridley Scott by watching his latest production, ‘House of Gucci‘. It is the second premiere of a film of his in two months, which demonstrates the vitality and desire to make films … Continue reading

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an old story, different points of view (film: The Last Duel – Ridley Scott, 2021)

Ridley Scott is almost 84 years old, but age does not seem to diminish his ambitions or his film-making appetite. ‘The Last Duel‘ proves once again that the English-born director is one of those cinematic forces that manages to make … Continue reading

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is this really a Ridley Scott movie? (film: The Counselor – Ridley Scott, 2013)

A commission of inquiry should be set up to determine how it is possible that a film that gathers such a collection of talents as ‘The Counselor‘ can disappoint to such an extent. The director is Ridley Scott the author … Continue reading

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techno-survival (Film: ‘The Martian’ – Ridely Scott, 2015)

I expect something special when I go to a film by Ridley Scott . In his long and remarkable career Scott approached many genres from space horror to historical sagas, from road movies to gangster comedies and succeeded exceptionally well … Continue reading

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