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How does this compare to Scott's other work?

posted 15 years ago by samuel-84
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I really enjoy Scott's work, except for Robin Hood, and have not seen Duellists. How does it compare to his other work?

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[–] alfa-16 15 years ago

Agreed.

Lovely performances from Carradine and Diana Quick and even Keitel turns in some good work. Room for improvement in the script department but a tour de force, nontheless. Brilliant first film.

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[–] Governor_Frontbottom 15 years ago

Which do think are his other two good works? I can think of Blade Runner and Alien myself.

"Tairnearan Tar As"

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[–] alfa-16 15 years ago

Though it's a pity that almost every sci-fi film since is an attempt to breed from those two parents.

[–] nephihaha 13 years ago

Gattaca isn't, IMHO. I think 2001 is another major influence.

Many abominations have been committed in the name of SF.

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It's not "sci-fi", it's SF!

[–] brodieman1982 13 years ago

I like lumping Legend and Duellists with those movies as his most creative works. (I know a lot people don't care for Legend, but I love it.) His first four looked and felt different from the rest. Maybe when Legend and Blade Runner tanked, he became more commercial.

[–] CremersAlex 15 years ago

The Duellists is based on the same philosophy as Alien and Blade Runner and which is: Let the visuals do the talking. If you only are in it for some more Gladiator then you'll be disappointed.

Alex

[–] deeveed 13 years ago

The Duellists really in hindsight was a stunning debut from a not well known FILM director at the time. What a film. Ridley as we know made alot of his money doing oh those damned "commercials". maybe more future directors should start there, eh? As ridley said it can get you "organized" which he certainly was on the set in France.

[–] nephihaha 13 years ago

A lot less commercial than certain recent offerings.

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[–] joscco 13 years ago

I think it's his best work.

"I told you it was off." The Jackal

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[–] saruman_stoilov-1 12 years ago

Flawless way to rank them. You, sir, are a gentleman and a scholar. Well done.

[–] franzkabuki 13 years ago

Compares very favourably to everything post-1982.

"facts are stupid things" - Ronald Reagan

[–] cthulhulurks 12 years ago

Scott's made only three flicks: this one, Braid Shunner, and The Stallion.

my vote history:
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur13767631/ratings