7 highly rated Ridley Scott's movies

7. "The Last Duel" 

• 2021
• UK, USA
• History, drama
• Director: Ridley Scott
• Starring: Matt Damon, Adam Driver, Jodie Comer, Ben Affleck, Alex Lawther
• IMDb Rating: 7.3

After returning from war, Norman knight Jean de Carrouges (Matt Damon) learns that his friend Jacques Le Gris (Adam Driver) has raped his wife Marguerite (Jodie Comer). Wanting to defend the family honor and get revenge on the rapist, de Carrouges appeals directly to French King Charles VI (Alex Lawther), who decides that a fair sword fight will resolve the conflict. If her husband loses, Marguerite will be burned at the stake for false accusations.

The plot of the picture is based on the real story of the last legal duel, which took place in France in the XIV century.

"The movie is strong. Very much liked the acting of the young, budding star Jodie Comer, well, and of course, the men sharing the frame with her are talented. Yes, Ridley Scott was scolded that the outfit is not so, helmets such did not wear, but it did not even catch the eye", — alexs_ann_drovna.

"Great director, great story, great sets, great filming", — ZRaoulDuke.

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6. "Thelma & Louise"

• 1991
• USA, UK, France
• Drama, comedy, crime
• Director: Ridley Scott
• Starring: Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen, Christopher McDonald
• IMDb Rating: 7.6

Thelma (Geena Davis) and Louise (Susan Sarandon) live an unremarkable life in Arkansas. Louise is stuck in a futile relationship and tired of working in a diner. Thelma, after marriage, has found herself under the control of an overbearing spouse, and her life has become an endless process of servicing him. To escape from the routine for a while, the women head to the mountains for the weekend. A stop at a local bar leads to a tragedy, after which Thelma and Louise have only one thing to do — run away.

In the piggy bank of awards, the movie has an Oscar statuette for Best Original Screenplay and five nominations. Among them two — for the best female roles (Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis).

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5. "Black Hawk Down"

• 2001
• USA, UK
• War, action, history, drama
• Director: Ridley Scott
• Starring: Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Eric Bana, William Fichtner, Sam Shepard
• IMDb Rating: 7.7

Somalia, 1993. The state is completely mired in lawlessness and poverty, leading to a terrible famine. Militant groups are massacring civilians everywhere and preventing the transfer of U.S. humanitarian aid. To remedy the situation, more than 200 American soldiers and two helicopters are sent on a combat mission, but the battle takes an unpredictable turn, confusing all the plans of the military.

The movie is based on Mark Bowden's book "Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War", published in 1999. At the Oscars in 2002, the film won in two categories: Best Editing and Best Sound.

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4. "American Gangster"

• 2007
• USA, UK
• Drama, crime, biography
• Director: Ridley Scott
• Starring: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Josh Brolin, Lymari Nadal
• IMDb Rating: 7.8

Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) is a former driver for a Harlem crime lord. After the death of his employer, he decides to organize his own criminal gang. The purpose of his business will be heroin, which he is going to import from Southeast Asia. To gain a foothold in the black market of drugs, Lucas acts according to classical economic laws: quality goods at low prices. This scheme brings him both material success and respect in the criminal environment. But for every criminal there is a policeman. On the trail of Lucas goes Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe) — an example of honesty and dedication to work.

The plot is based on the real stories of Frank Lucas himself, who at the age of 17 fell into the Bumpy clan. Director Ridley Scott himself said that the production of "American Gangster" at the time was one of the most ambitious in his career. During its run, 360 scenes were filmed in over 180 different locations.

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3. "Blade Runner" 

• 1982
• USA, UK
• Fantasy, drama, detective, action movie
• Director: Ridley Scott
• Starring: Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos, M. Emmet Walsh
• IMDb Rating: 8.1

Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a retired Los Angeles police detective, is reinstated to the rank again for an important assignment. He must find and neutralize a group of replicants led by Roy Batty (Rutger Hauer). The androids have escaped from a space colony and are hiding somewhere on Earth. The cops believe the purpose of the fugitives is to meet the head of the corporation that is experimenting on cybernetic intelligence and created these replicants.

"Blade Runner" was nominated for Academy Awards in two categories: Best Visual Effects, and Best Set Design.

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2. "Alien"

• 1979
• Great Britain, USA
• Horror, sci-fi, thriller
• Director: Ridley Scott
• Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Veronica Cartwright, Tom Skerritt, Ian Holm, John Hurt, Harry Dean Stanton
• IMDb Rating: 8.3

Returning to Earth, a ship with scientists on board discovers strange eggs with embryos inside in a distant galaxy. These creatures turn out to be aggressive and dangerous to humans — and the astronauts have to fight them to be able to finally return home.

The film won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects, as well as Saturn Awards for Best Science Fiction Film, Best Director (Ridley Scott), and Best Supporting Actress (Veronica Cartwright).

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1. "Gladiator" 

• 2000
• USA, UK, Malta, Morocco
• Action, history, drama
• Director: Ridley Scott
• Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris
• IMDb Rating: 8.5

After defeating the barbarians, Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) was about to begin a democratic transition and make the best general, the brave Maximus (Russell Crowe), his heir. Upon learning of these plans, the Roman Emperor's power-hungry native son Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) killed his father and sentenced his rival to death. Maximus survived and began the journey to become Rome's finest gladiator to one day exact revenge on his enemy.

"Gladiator" is in the top 250 best movies according to IMDb. The film's creators have won five Oscars, two Golden Globes, and four BAFTA awards.

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