For nearly 50 years, Ridley Scott has been winning audiences over with his memorable characters, epic stories and striking visuals. Like his contemporaries Steven Spielberg and James Cameron, Scott understands scope and how to apply those ideas to craft blockbusters that are equally entertaining and important. At 86 years old, Scott does not plan to retire anytime soon, as he remains one of Hollywood’s most prolific filmmakers.
This weekend marks the arrival of Scott’s 29th feature film, “Gladiator II,” the sequel to his Oscar-winning 2000 epic “Gladiator.” In honor of the film, we explored Scott's filmography and did the impossible: ranked his seven best movies.
