Movies Directed by Ridley Scott - Metacritic
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Ridley Scott hit the film scene as an innovator in the late  ’70s after getting his start making television commercials. He made his name in  science fiction with one of the most sensational back-to-back film rollouts of  all time, Alien and Blade  Runner , and he’s been responsible for changing the way we see and  experience film ever since.
His advertising background brought a glossy, epic  quality to cinema that has since become the norm. But with massive themes and  larger-than-life set pieces, some of Scott’s films tend to lean towards the high-concept,  leading some to believe his films run the risk of leaving actors as an afterthought.
Scott has battled these style over substance arguments for most of his career,  though he has avoided  space, swords, and sandals as of late with his last three  films A Good Year , American Gangster ,  and Body of Lies .  That changes this week with his take on the Robin Hood myth,  starring his current  go-to actor Russell Crowe in the titular bow-and-arrow-wielding role.
Early reviews seem to indicate that the new film is more Gladiator than Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves,  which is probably for the best. Crowe and Scott are hoping the film performs well enough to launch an ongoing franchise.
Below, we take a closer look at the director's best and worst films. First, here's how Scott's movies have performed at the box office:
Comparative Box Office Performance of Ridley Scott's Films
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