Ridley Scott - the leading creator of bright, spectacular paintings, none of which does not go unnoticed. Recall the best films Ridley Scott and - our list includes 10 of the brightest works of a British director.
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The Martian
Ridley Scott, judging by his films, has a strong interest in the cosmos and everything connected with it. The last sensational work of the director, which the audience expected with great impatience - the space drama "Martian" .The film is based on the eponymous novel by Andy Weir.
In the near future, mankind has mastered the flights to Mars. Another expedition "Ares-3" should urgently leave the planet due to a powerful sandstorm. One of the astronauts, biologist Mark Whitney, gets a damage to the space suit because of the satellite antenna that hit him. The sensors of his spacesuit show that he is dead, and the ship will start. Mark comes to himself and realizes that he stayed on Mars all alone and without communication. At his disposal only an autonomous residential module. The cosmonaut does not intend to give up. Mark is looking for a way to connect with the Earth and is trying to solve the problem of meager food reserves. Smartness, ingenuity, a sense of humor and a huge will to live miracles.
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Gladiator
The list of the best films of Ridley Scott is continued by the owner of five Oscars, the legendary historical drama "Gladiator" , which opened the world to the magnificent Russell Crowe.
The Roman commander Maximus is betrayed to Emperor Mark Aurelius. He plans to make him his successor and again to revive the republic. Commodus, the son of the emperor, learns about his father's plans and kills him. The usurper orders to execute Maximus and his family. The general struggles to break free. Severely wounded, he hurries home, but does not have time to save his wife and son. The wounded warrior is picked up by a slave-trader, taking him for a deserter. Maximus is sold to Prossimo's bark for participation in gladiatorial fights. The former commander becomes the best fighter and finds among the other gladiators of loyal friends. When Commodus invites gladiators from all over the empire to Rome, Maximus sees in this a chance to avenge the death of his family.
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The Kingdom of Heaven
The next film by Ridley Scott is filmed in one of the director's favorite genres - the drama "The Kingdom of Heaven" .
Southern France, XII century. In the family of the young blacksmith Balian, a tragedy occurred - he lost his wife and son. The young man learns that Baron Gottfried is his father. The Baron is calling his son to go to Jerusalem. Balian refuses first, but then circumstances force him to go after his father. On the way Gottfried dies, but before his death he proclaims his son a baron and makes him a knight. In Jerusalem, Balian meets King Baldwin IV and his sister Sybilah. Under the wise leadership of the young baron, his lands flourish. But Balian does not find peace in Jerusalem either. The war begins between the ruler of Egypt Salah-ad-Din and the crusaders, thirsting for wealth. Balian can not stay away and stands with his people to defend the city.
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Hannibal
The sequel to the thriller "The Silence of the Lambs", the film by Ridley Scott "Hannibal", did not get such popularity as the first part of the story of the famous maniac of Dr. Lecter, but still the picture was quite interesting. Ten years after the escape of Hannibal Lecter from a psychiatric hospital, he now lives in Florence. FBI agent Clarice Starling is busy investigating the drug mafia cases and tries not to recall her meeting with the cannibal-intellectual. The lecturer reminds himself about himself, sending a letter to the agent asking to meet.
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Black Hawk
The list of the best films by Ridley Scott continues the military drama "Black Hawk" , based on real events that occurred in 1993 in Mogadishu.200 US soldiers are taking part in the operation to seize Somali commanders who gathered for a meeting in one of the districts of Mogadishu. By the will of the case, the operation turned into a fierce clash that lasted a day and claimed the lives of thousands of people.
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Good Year
The list of the best films by Ridley Scott includes the romantic comedy "Good Year" .This is the second picture of the director with the participation of Russell Crowe. This time he plays a successful British trader Max Skinner, who inherited from his uncle the winemaking farm in Provence. As a child, the protagonist spent unforgettable days there, but now the estate and vineyards do not interest him. Max intends to put the house up for sale. In Provence, he meets the charming Fanny Chenal, the mistress of a local restaurant and falls in love with her.
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Blade Runner
The list of the best films by Ridley Scott includes one of the most successful adaptations of the novel by Philip Dick "Are Androids Dreaming About Electro Players?" - a thriller in the style of cyberpunk and noir "Blade Runner" .
In the future( the action takes place in 2019), replicants have been created - androids, indistinguishable from people. They have emotions and can improve themselves. They are stronger and smarter than any person. For security reasons, the corporation that created replicants has established a limit of their lives in 4 years. Many androids do not agree with this situation. Destruction of rebels is a special unit - "running on the blade."One of them, Rick Deckard, is entrusted with an important task - to find and destroy six replicants who fled to Earth from a space colony.
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Exodus: kings and gods
Historical drama Ridley Scott "Exodus: kings and gods" , banned for display in Egypt and Morocco, tells viewers the biblical story of the prophet Moses and the outcome of the Jewish people from Egypt. The picture has a wonderful cast: Christian Bale, Ben Kingsley and Sigourney Weaver.
When the Egyptian pharaoh ordered the murder of all Jewish male infants, the future legendary prophet was saved by his mother, sending him to sail in a basket on the Nile. The will of the child's case was found and adopted by the daughter of the ruler of Egypt. Learning after many years of the mystery of his origin, Moses decides, at the behest of God, to save his people from heavy slavery.
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Prometheus
In the list of the best films by Ridley Scott, sci-fi tape "Prometheus" takes a special place. After the stunning success of the "Alien" director for many years nurtured plans to create a prequel movie. He managed to realize the plan 33 years later. During this time, the concept of the picture has radically changed."Prometheus" became an independent work with small references to "Alien".
In the near future, the research vessel Prometheus goes deep into the search for the planet of the Creators. Arriving at the destination, the expedition discovers giant artificial structures. Investigating one of them, scientists discover frightening artifacts.
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Alien
"Alien" is a cult film by Ridley Scott with a magnificent visual series and gloomy atmosphere. The space freighter Nostromo receives a distress signal from an unexplored planet. The team, derived from suspended animation, decides to go down to the planet and find out who is giving the signal. Rescue expedition finds a huge alien ship with a lost pilot, whose thorax 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 about the danger.
