Koray Savas 2,251 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 American GangsterA Good YearKingdom Of HeavenMatchstick MenBlack Hawk DownHannibalGladiatorG.I. JaneWhite Squall1492: Conquest Of ParadiseThelma & LouiseBlack RainSomeone To Watch Over MeLegendBlade RunnerAlienThe Duellists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Current favorites: 1. Hannibal 2. Kingdom of Heaven: Director's Cut 3. The Duellists 4. Matchstick Men 5. Black Hawk Down Blade Runner is fascinating, though. I keep on going back to it, even though I never particularly love it afterwards. I can't wait to see what Alex's list will look like! (P.S.- it'll be 1. Blade Runner 2. Alien. Maybe 3. The Duellists. And, of course, 4. G.I. Jane ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 1. Gladiator2. Black Hawk Down3. Hannibal4. Matchstick Men5. Blade RunnerI'm like you Morlock, I never really got into Blade Runner. It's a fascinating story with some great visuals, but I found it so incredibly boring. I fell asleep when I first watched it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 1. Blade Runner2. The Duellists3. AlienOnly his first three films are good because they have a strong visual expressiveness. These films are more about the artist than about plot, acting or what have you. Honestly, most of his other films feel like they're manufactured in the Tony Scott factory. And I just found out that Scott himself regards Blade Runner and The Duellists as his only two auteur films. I know exactly what he means.No Morlock, G.I. Jane sucks. I do have an affinaty with the campy Hannibal. In fact, I love Mr. Brooks for the very same reasons.Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maglorfin 196 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 1. Alien2. Hannibal3. Gladiator4. Kingdom of Heaven (Director's Cut)5. Blade RunnerI also adore great scores of all the abovementioned movies, especially Alien and Hannibal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 No Morlock, G.I. Jane sucks. I was kidding. Everyone knows that G.I. Jane sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 1. Alien2. Hannibal3. Gladiator4. Blade Runner5. Black Hawk Down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahler3 478 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 The final shot of The Duellists is a picture I would love framed, downright perfect cinematography!1. Alien2. Blade Runner3. Hannibal4. Kingdom Of Heaven5. American GangsterNeed to watch Matchstick Men again as judging from other lists it may deserve another look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 75 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 1) Blade Runner2) Alien3) Gladiator4) Matchstick Men5) Kingdom of Heaven (Director's Cut) I have a soft spot for Legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brigden 7 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 1. Blade Runner2. Alien3. Gladiator4. Kingdom of Heaven DC5. Black Hawk Down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Just a quick question:How many of his films actually have only one version?It seems Scott can't make a movie without aat least modifying it once after its theatrical release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 AlienThelma and Louiseits easier to make a top 5 bad Scott list1. Hannibal, truly awful in all respects.2. Legend 3. Black Rain4. 14925. G.I. Jane I only put this one here cause it seems to be a consensus that it sucks, but I thought it was good bubblegum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melange 446 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 1 : Alien2 : Blade Runner3 : Gladiator4 : 1492: Conquest Of Paradise5 : Kingdom Of HeavenAlien is a masterpiece of atmosphere and visuals. Blade runner too, and some cities of the world now look like that vision with each day. Gladiator for appealing story that really drags the audience in. 1492 for clever film making techniques and historical ride. Kingdom of heaven for at least having a go at telling the story of one of the crusades. With all of these, the storys are far more interesting and daring to bring into movies than the pap which is churned out ordinarily in western cinema generally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Just a quick question:How many of his films actually have only one version?It seems Scott can't make a movie without aat least modifying it once after its theatrical release.Known films with multiple versions: Alien, Blade Runner, Legend, Gladiator, KOH, ... Are there more? I once read that he simply likes different cuts of one movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Just a quick question:How many of his films actually have only one version?It seems Scott can't make a movie without aat least modifying it once after its theatrical release.Known films with multiple versions: Alien, Blade Runner, Legend, Gladiator, KOH, ... Are there more? I one read that he simply likes different cuts of one movie.I think that's about it. Scott, like Cameron and Lucas, is a director who is never freakin' satisfied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AI 0 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Thelma & LouiseMatchstick Men A Good YearGladiatorBlack Rain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I liked A Good Year too, if only because of Marion Cotillard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 It's the only film I haven't seen. And quite frankly, I see no reason why I should see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted May 24, 2008 Author Share Posted May 24, 2008 Just a quick question:How many of his films actually have only one version?It seems Scott can't make a movie without aat least modifying it once after its theatrical release.The reason why Scott goes back is to make it the version he wants it, and not how Hollywood wants it.Director's Cuts of his films:American GangsterKingdom Of HeavenBlack Hawk DownGladiatorLegendBlade RunnerAlienThe rest of his movies are only 1 version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robthehand 3 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I believe Scott considers the original versions of Alien and Gladiator to be the definitive versions. Not sure about Gladiator, but Alien certainly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted May 24, 2008 Author Share Posted May 24, 2008 I think Gladiator and Black Hawk Down aren't his definitive versions. That's why they're not called Director's Cuts but rather Extended Editions. Only difference is that they threw in the deleted scenes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Scott makes it quite clear his preferred version of Gladiator is the theatrical one.And rightly so, as the extended edition is an inferior experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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