If you enjoyed The Last Duel, then you’ll enjoy some of these Ridley Scott-directed movies.
Ridley Scott is already a prolific name in Hollywood as he has directed some of the best movies we’ve seen in the past few years. The English director’s filmography boasts sci-fi epics to compelling dramas that have won multiple awards over the years. He famously won an Academy Award for Best Picture in Gladiator and joined by his brother Tony, have been recognized by BAFTA for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema. His latest movie The Last Duel has been creating buzz in the industry and is being hailed has one of his best movies to date. Written by Good Will Hunting’s Ben Affleck and Matt Damon (who also star in the movie) along with Nicole Holofcener, The Last Duel tells the story of a knight who challenges his own friend to a duel after he has been accused of rape. If you enjoyed The Last Duel (showing in UAE cinemas now), then have a look at some of Ridley Scott’s other epics that you should not miss. This 1979 film tells the story of Ellen Ripley as she and her crew onboard the Nostromo try to fight off and survive a deadly xenomorph that is out to kill them. The character of Ripley was originally going to be a male, but director Ridley Scott opted to make the lead a female early into production, which turned out to be one of the best decisions he has made. Played by the legendary Sigourney Weaver, Ripley has become one of the most recognizable female leads that has earned praise from fans and critics. In this sci-fi classic, Harrison Ford plays Rick Deckard who must hunt down a group of synthetic humans called Replicants.
