oh did you really find a million dollars
in the trunk of a car and turn it into
gender you did it for real he’s a
visionary director of the highest order
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
Ridley Scott movies for this list we’re
counting down the best feature films of
this directors remarkable career while
he’s produced numerous commercials and
television shows were highlighting his
work as a film director only let’s keep
going
number 10 legend
oh I’m the mode Oh darkness taking
inspiration from traditional fairy tales
and Disney cartoons to craft his vision
Ridley Scott built a fantastical and
original world for his characters to
inhabit in the legend module will change
eyes heavy goblin para guy
starring Mia Sara in her big screen
debut alongside Tom Cruise and a
devilish Tim Curry this Ridley Scott
fantasy adventure flick is filled with
glorious unicorns and is applauded for
the spectacular costume design Legend
highlighted the battle between good and
evil as Princess Lily and Jack confronts
the almighty power of darkness while
Scott’s fourth feature film was a
box-office failure legend has since
become a cult classic thanks to the
visuals of his dark whimsical world what
a week oh boy number nine matchstick men
it’s real money worry it’s real money
it’s long con I don’t do long con with
this film Scott turned to dark comedy
casting Nicolas Cage as an
obsessive-compulsive con man or con
artist with a few eccentricities sir
please wait your turn
I know I know but this is an emergency
hey buddy ever heard of a lie have you
ever been dragged to the sidewalk and
beat until you pissed blood life was
hard enough trying to get by with his
partner in crime
but then a fourteen-year-old girl shows
up claiming to be his daughter Angela
wants to talk to you though who Angela
your daughter instead of focusing his
energies on his trademark visuals Scott
decides to let the talented actors
performances breathe instead letting the
characters and relationships shine you
had time man con artists flim-flam man
matchstick man loser whatever you want
to call it take it more fun than his
normal Flair matchstick meant is
atypical for Scott but it proves that
the director can work his magic in any
number of genres and is not averse to
trying new things you’re thinking daddy
daddy what am i selling well what you’re
selling is you and the older the better
but beware of couples you don’t want
anyone whispering remarks here but you
and for God’s sake make sure the person
you’re conning isn’t conning you that’s
good
let’s go keep singing lot number eight
kingdom of heaven
although the religious aspects of this
historical epic have been hotly debated
the pure drama and striking
cinematography were instantly applauded
loosely based on actual events of the
12th century Crusades Kingdom of Heaven
stars Orlando Bloom as a widowed
blacksmith destined for glory is this
wise to show your intentions better
surely to let him wander the 144 minute
film features excellent performances and
the 130 million dollar budget allowed
for beautiful shooting locations in both
Morocco and Spain but according to the
director himself the plot was watered
down with excessive editing that made
sure the film flopped Ridley Scott later
released a director’s cut with 45 extra
minutes of footage which renewed
interest in kingdom of heaven and
improved its standing with audiences so
why stop calm
I’m calm
number seven the duelists
based on a Joseph Conrad short story
Ridley Scott made his successful
directorial debut with this lavish
production in the early 19th century
lived in extremely intense Frenchmen who
took an insult just a little bit too far
you’ve insulted me you have insulted me
I have strained my patient to do so I
demand an apology how far you ask well
lieutenant Gabriel furrow obsessed over
an unfinished duel for decades and
capitalized on every opportunity to kill
his nemesis our mon Dieu bear enjoy your
sword bygone I’ll teach you down the
street like a chicken with Harvey Keitel
and Keith Carradine in the lead roles
the duelists was finally acted but the
grand production and jaw-dropping fight
scenes are simply on another level with
characteristically stylized visuals and
harken back to the paintings of the era
Scott made his mark early I have
submitted to your notions of honor long
enough
you’re Winnetka my number six American
gangster
the third director to join this project
Ridley Scott was able to sign the
talented star actors necessary to make
this film a success most important thing
in business is honesty integrity
hardwork family never forgetting where
we came from based on the life of New
York City drug dealer Frank Lucas and at
Scott’s insistence his relationship with
lawyer Richie Roberts
American Gangster takes a blunt look at
the realities of the criminal underworld
either you somebody nobody Denzel
Washington stars as the cautious lead
character who takes over the Harlem drug
world and rules his territory with
shocking violence Oh Paul do Frank
huh let’s do you all shoot me front
everybody huh critics generally praised
this Academy award-nominated film as
Scott highlighted a dark chapter in the
Big Apple’s history and heightened the
drama for the big screen I’m taking you
shopping
number five Thelma and Louise you said
your meals gonna get out of town and for
once just really let our hair down
well darling look out cuts my hair it’s
coming down sure life didn’t exactly go
as planned for these ladies but they
sure made us smile oh darling I’m so
happy for you that’s great I really am
you finally got laid properly they made
us cry too which is wife Alma and Louise
connected with so many in large part
thanks to the ads them unexploited
talent of Ridley Scott’s for comedy I
finally understand Allah flashes a path
with the lovable Geena Davis and Susan
Sarandon in the lead roles
this film addresses domestic abuse and
conveys the idea that anyone can break
free of their problems whether
psychological or geographical we’re
fugitives now right let’s start behaving
like that right Thelma and Louise earn
six Academy Award nominations including
a well-earned nod for Ridley Scott as
Best Director your good friend you too
sweetie the best number for Black Hawk
Down
we got a Black Hawk Down we got a Black
Hawk Down release just months after the
events of 9/11 this war film based on
the book of the same name focused on the
1993 battle between American forces and
Somali militiamen
we’re coming while the drama was
obviously exaggerated for the screen the
actual details of the engagement remains
a mystery for many Americans until they
were highlighted in Black Hawk Down I
understand but it is my duty to
reminding that my men are surrounded by
thousands of armed Somali militia agree
or disagree with the politics behind the
story Ridley Scott handled the subject
matter with care and refrain from
typical genre cliches expertly directing
a talented ensemble cast we that we have
two things we can do we can either help
or we can sit back and watch country
destroy itself on CNN as a result he
offered viewers one of the most polished
war films of the decade and was awarded
for his work with an Oscar nomination
I’m not gonna die all right you’re not
gonna die
number three gladiator so much the glory
of Rome tempted by the idea of bringing
ancient Rome to the big screen in his
own special way
Ridley Scott accepted the challenge of
directing this picture take my hand I
only offered once inspired by similarly
themed Hollywood sword and sandal epics
he set out about telling the tale of a
general turned slave traumatized by the
murder of his family who must rise
through the gladiatorial ranks to come
face-to-face with his worst enemy
and you know when you’ll read them
bolstered by powerhouse performances
from both Joaquin Phoenix and Russel
Crowe gladiator became one of Scott’s
biggest critical and commercial hits
winning five Academy Awards including
those for Best Actor for Crowe and Best
Picture loyal servant to the true
Emperor Marcus Aurelius
father to a murdered son husband to a
murdered wife and I will have my
vengeance
number two alien
here’s a film that not only transformed
the horror and sci-fi genres but also
change the face of cinema as a whole
well let’s talk about killing it we know
it’s using the air shafts we listen to
me Parker
shut up horrifying and wildly
entertaining alien completely freaked
out audiences as an unassuming space
crew is terrorized by an
extraterrestrial inspired by the success
of Star Wars Scott wanted to utilize
special effects to their full advantage
and the result was the film that put him
on the international map final report
the commercial starship Nostromo third
officer reporting with revolutionary
visual effects strong acting and
masterful pacing Ridley Scott directed
one of the best films of all time with
only his second feature not everyone was
impressed at first but decades later the
legacy of alien speaks for itself before
we unveil our top pick here are a few
honorable mentions
wrong morning
number one Blade Runner shall we
continue truly a game changer for Ridley
Scott and Hollywood filmmaking Blade
Runner mix classic film noir with a
sci-fi dystopian world and it was
awesome I mean why wait you
the great American writer philip k dick
was largely unknown to mainstream
audiences in the early 80s but his
status was instantly elevated when Scott
adapted his story about a futuristic
operative played by Harrison Ford I
trust you though it was a box-office
disappointment Blade Runner is
undoubtedly one of the most influential
movies of the 20th century featuring all
of the hallmarks of a Ridley Scott film
I need you tech this is a bad the worst
yet
I need the old Blade Runner it also
proved that Scott was far more than just
a good director he was and is one of the
best I’m she thing so do you agree with
our list what is your favorite Ridley
Scott movie Dallas for more mind-blowing
top tens published daily be sure to
subscribe to watchmojo.com
in the trunk of a car and turn it into
gender you did it for real he’s a
visionary director of the highest order
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
Ridley Scott movies for this list we’re
counting down the best feature films of
this directors remarkable career while
he’s produced numerous commercials and
television shows were highlighting his
work as a film director only let’s keep
going
number 10 legend
oh I’m the mode Oh darkness taking
inspiration from traditional fairy tales
and Disney cartoons to craft his vision
Ridley Scott built a fantastical and
original world for his characters to
inhabit in the legend module will change
eyes heavy goblin para guy
starring Mia Sara in her big screen
debut alongside Tom Cruise and a
devilish Tim Curry this Ridley Scott
fantasy adventure flick is filled with
glorious unicorns and is applauded for
the spectacular costume design Legend
highlighted the battle between good and
evil as Princess Lily and Jack confronts
the almighty power of darkness while
Scott’s fourth feature film was a
box-office failure legend has since
become a cult classic thanks to the
visuals of his dark whimsical world what
a week oh boy number nine matchstick men
it’s real money worry it’s real money
it’s long con I don’t do long con with
this film Scott turned to dark comedy
casting Nicolas Cage as an
obsessive-compulsive con man or con
artist with a few eccentricities sir
please wait your turn
I know I know but this is an emergency
hey buddy ever heard of a lie have you
ever been dragged to the sidewalk and
beat until you pissed blood life was
hard enough trying to get by with his
partner in crime
but then a fourteen-year-old girl shows
up claiming to be his daughter Angela
wants to talk to you though who Angela
your daughter instead of focusing his
energies on his trademark visuals Scott
decides to let the talented actors
performances breathe instead letting the
characters and relationships shine you
had time man con artists flim-flam man
matchstick man loser whatever you want
to call it take it more fun than his
normal Flair matchstick meant is
atypical for Scott but it proves that
the director can work his magic in any
number of genres and is not averse to
trying new things you’re thinking daddy
daddy what am i selling well what you’re
selling is you and the older the better
but beware of couples you don’t want
anyone whispering remarks here but you
and for God’s sake make sure the person
you’re conning isn’t conning you that’s
good
let’s go keep singing lot number eight
kingdom of heaven
although the religious aspects of this
historical epic have been hotly debated
the pure drama and striking
cinematography were instantly applauded
loosely based on actual events of the
12th century Crusades Kingdom of Heaven
stars Orlando Bloom as a widowed
blacksmith destined for glory is this
wise to show your intentions better
surely to let him wander the 144 minute
film features excellent performances and
the 130 million dollar budget allowed
for beautiful shooting locations in both
Morocco and Spain but according to the
director himself the plot was watered
down with excessive editing that made
sure the film flopped Ridley Scott later
released a director’s cut with 45 extra
minutes of footage which renewed
interest in kingdom of heaven and
improved its standing with audiences so
why stop calm
I’m calm
number seven the duelists
based on a Joseph Conrad short story
Ridley Scott made his successful
directorial debut with this lavish
production in the early 19th century
lived in extremely intense Frenchmen who
took an insult just a little bit too far
you’ve insulted me you have insulted me
I have strained my patient to do so I
demand an apology how far you ask well
lieutenant Gabriel furrow obsessed over
an unfinished duel for decades and
capitalized on every opportunity to kill
his nemesis our mon Dieu bear enjoy your
sword bygone I’ll teach you down the
street like a chicken with Harvey Keitel
and Keith Carradine in the lead roles
the duelists was finally acted but the
grand production and jaw-dropping fight
scenes are simply on another level with
characteristically stylized visuals and
harken back to the paintings of the era
Scott made his mark early I have
submitted to your notions of honor long
enough
you’re Winnetka my number six American
gangster
the third director to join this project
Ridley Scott was able to sign the
talented star actors necessary to make
this film a success most important thing
in business is honesty integrity
hardwork family never forgetting where
we came from based on the life of New
York City drug dealer Frank Lucas and at
Scott’s insistence his relationship with
lawyer Richie Roberts
American Gangster takes a blunt look at
the realities of the criminal underworld
either you somebody nobody Denzel
Washington stars as the cautious lead
character who takes over the Harlem drug
world and rules his territory with
shocking violence Oh Paul do Frank
huh let’s do you all shoot me front
everybody huh critics generally praised
this Academy award-nominated film as
Scott highlighted a dark chapter in the
Big Apple’s history and heightened the
drama for the big screen I’m taking you
shopping
number five Thelma and Louise you said
your meals gonna get out of town and for
once just really let our hair down
well darling look out cuts my hair it’s
coming down sure life didn’t exactly go
as planned for these ladies but they
sure made us smile oh darling I’m so
happy for you that’s great I really am
you finally got laid properly they made
us cry too which is wife Alma and Louise
connected with so many in large part
thanks to the ads them unexploited
talent of Ridley Scott’s for comedy I
finally understand Allah flashes a path
with the lovable Geena Davis and Susan
Sarandon in the lead roles
this film addresses domestic abuse and
conveys the idea that anyone can break
free of their problems whether
psychological or geographical we’re
fugitives now right let’s start behaving
like that right Thelma and Louise earn
six Academy Award nominations including
a well-earned nod for Ridley Scott as
Best Director your good friend you too
sweetie the best number for Black Hawk
Down
we got a Black Hawk Down we got a Black
Hawk Down release just months after the
events of 9/11 this war film based on
the book of the same name focused on the
1993 battle between American forces and
Somali militiamen
we’re coming while the drama was
obviously exaggerated for the screen the
actual details of the engagement remains
a mystery for many Americans until they
were highlighted in Black Hawk Down I
understand but it is my duty to
reminding that my men are surrounded by
thousands of armed Somali militia agree
or disagree with the politics behind the
story Ridley Scott handled the subject
matter with care and refrain from
typical genre cliches expertly directing
a talented ensemble cast we that we have
two things we can do we can either help
or we can sit back and watch country
destroy itself on CNN as a result he
offered viewers one of the most polished
war films of the decade and was awarded
for his work with an Oscar nomination
I’m not gonna die all right you’re not
gonna die
number three gladiator so much the glory
of Rome tempted by the idea of bringing
ancient Rome to the big screen in his
own special way
Ridley Scott accepted the challenge of
directing this picture take my hand I
only offered once inspired by similarly
themed Hollywood sword and sandal epics
he set out about telling the tale of a
general turned slave traumatized by the
murder of his family who must rise
through the gladiatorial ranks to come
face-to-face with his worst enemy
and you know when you’ll read them
bolstered by powerhouse performances
from both Joaquin Phoenix and Russel
Crowe gladiator became one of Scott’s
biggest critical and commercial hits
winning five Academy Awards including
those for Best Actor for Crowe and Best
Picture loyal servant to the true
Emperor Marcus Aurelius
father to a murdered son husband to a
murdered wife and I will have my
vengeance
number two alien
here’s a film that not only transformed
the horror and sci-fi genres but also
change the face of cinema as a whole
well let’s talk about killing it we know
it’s using the air shafts we listen to
me Parker
shut up horrifying and wildly
entertaining alien completely freaked
out audiences as an unassuming space
crew is terrorized by an
extraterrestrial inspired by the success
of Star Wars Scott wanted to utilize
special effects to their full advantage
and the result was the film that put him
on the international map final report
the commercial starship Nostromo third
officer reporting with revolutionary
visual effects strong acting and
masterful pacing Ridley Scott directed
one of the best films of all time with
only his second feature not everyone was
impressed at first but decades later the
legacy of alien speaks for itself before
we unveil our top pick here are a few
honorable mentions
wrong morning
number one Blade Runner shall we
continue truly a game changer for Ridley
Scott and Hollywood filmmaking Blade
Runner mix classic film noir with a
sci-fi dystopian world and it was
awesome I mean why wait you
the great American writer philip k dick
was largely unknown to mainstream
audiences in the early 80s but his
status was instantly elevated when Scott
adapted his story about a futuristic
operative played by Harrison Ford I
trust you though it was a box-office
disappointment Blade Runner is
undoubtedly one of the most influential
movies of the 20th century featuring all
of the hallmarks of a Ridley Scott film
I need you tech this is a bad the worst
yet
I need the old Blade Runner it also
proved that Scott was far more than just
a good director he was and is one of the
best I’m she thing so do you agree with
our list what is your favorite Ridley
Scott movie Dallas for more mind-blowing
top tens published daily be sure to
subscribe to watchmojo.com
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