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Visually breathtaking, Ridley Scott's films are always a wonder
to behold. One of the most influential directors of the '80s (and
the man behind Apple Computer's famous "1984" commercial),
Ridley
Scott is often criticized for playing up style over substance,
but he utilizes a keen visual sense to underscore the themes of
his films. Emphasizing both the visual and thematic, Scott displays
his masterful storytelling techniques through both showing and
telling. He built up the suspense to an almost unbearable point
in Alien, conveyed the longing for immortality in Blade Runner,
and invested a heartfelt justification for criminals on the lam
in Thelma and Louise. Magnificent action and suspense pieces also
define such lesser films as White Squall and Black Rain. His brother
is the equally visuals-oriented but slicker Tony Scott (Top Gun,
Enemy of the State).
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