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Born in England in 1937, Ridley Scott is one of today's most famous and celebrated directors. His most recent movie, House of Gucci starring Lady Gaga, drew in both the critics and audiences. However, Scott has been directing for decades and created many unforgettable stories. Not all of his movies got the acknowledgment they would deserve though.
When somebody says Ridley Scott, people often think about his most famous works, including films such as Aliens (1979), Blade Runner (1982), or Gladiator (2000). In addition to these, though, there are several underappreciated Ridley Scott movies that fans of his should check out if they haven't seen them before.
7 The Duellists (1977)
Ridley Scott started directing feature movies in the 1970s. His most famous historical piece is Gladiator, but The Duellists came before that. It takes place in France in the 19th century and focuses on the lives of two men who end up hating each other, and participate in duels to death several times over the years.
The movie created a strong atmosphere of early 19th century France influenced by Napoleon. Both Keith Carradine and Harvey Keitel give excellent performances in the leading roles.
6 Legend (1985)
After the movie Blade Runner (1982), expectations were high in regards to what would Ridley Scott direct next. His following movie, Legend, couldn't possibly be more different from the dark Blade Runner. The story focuses on a young man named Jack (Tom Cruise) who has to stop an evil demon from creating an everlasting night. Tim Curry plays a wonderfully creepy villain called simply Darkness.
The movie creates a magical atmosphere, complete with unicorns and other fantasy creatures. It can be quite scary at times, but is visually beautiful and tension-filled.
5 Black Rain (1989)
Buddy cop movies are a popular genre, but some quality pieces still manage to fly under the radar. Black Rain is one of them. Michael Douglas and Andy Garcia star as two New York policemen who capture a murderous gangster and decide to bring him to justice — but when he escapes them, they have to submerge into the criminal underground to find him.
The crime story keeps a fast pace, keeping the audience interested in what will happen next.The danger the heroes face feels very real, so the stakes are high throughout.
4 White Squall (1996)
White Squall isn't the best movie Ridley Scott has ever directed, but it's still a nice adventurous story with great actors. It takes place in 1961 and focuses on a group of rich young men who decide to sail the Caribbean for a year.
Unsurprisingly, not everything goes according to plan, as the sea can be dangerous. Though it might seem like the movie primarily focuses on action scenes, it also takes the time to portray the complex and evolving relationships between the heroes.
3 G.I. Jane (1997)
It's true that G.I. Jane hasn't aged as well as other movies from the 1990s. However, it's still an interesting movie, capturing the type of behavior many women have to face even in today's world. Demi Moore stars as Jordan, a woman in the army who is forced to confront the distrust and unpleasant behavior of men around her.
In the 1990s, action movies with female heroines weren't as widespread as today, and G.I. Jane helped pave the path a little bit. Despite lasting over two hours, it keeps a fast pace for the most part, in part thanks to its great cast including both Moore and Viggo Mortenson.
2 Hannibal (2001)
Many viewers have two problems with Hannibal: it isn't Silence of the Lambs (1991), and Julianne Moore replaced Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling. The movie isn't as excellent as its predecessor, but it still manages to build a solid atmosphere and a sense of terror steaming from the fact that the characters don't know what hits them when Hannibal Lecter enters the scene.
Anthony Hopkins once again gives an excellent performance, and Gary Oldman shines as one of his victims as well. If the viewers enjoyed Silence of the Lambs and are open to a different interpretation of Hannibal Lecter, Hannibal won't disappoint. It's better than its reputation suggests.
1 All The Money In The World (2017)
A more recent Ridley Scott movie that didn't get as much attention or love from audiences, All The Money In The World features both excellent actors and a strong story. When somebody kidnaps the sixteen-year-old John Getty III, his mother desperately tries to persuade the boy's grandfather to pay the ransom, but he refuses.
Charlie Plummer and Christopher Plummer play a grandson and a grandfather (though, despite their shared surname, the actors are not related). In addition to those two, All the Money In The World stars Michelle Williams and Mark Wahlberg. The story will resonate for everyone who cares about their family.