He’s crafted countless hits and several bona fide classics throughout his career, fromAlienandBlade RunnertoBlack Hawk Down.
Those curious to understand a little more about how his mind works may find his movie recommendations interesting.
Scott has praised scores of movies across many interviews.
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His choices reflect a fascination with human resilience, moral complexity, and storytelling that pushes boundaries.
Many of them are also simply cinematic classics that every movie fan ought to see.
The crew of a spaceship sent to retrieve a stranded astronaut quickly realizes theyve brought back something monstrous onboard.
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The alien life from hiding within the ship starts picking off crew members one by one.
Despite its modest budget,It!
The Terror from Beyond Spaceis surprisingly suspenseful, though obviously very dated now.
However, the world is unwilling to hear his message, and most people react with hostility.
For this reason, ithas earned its place as a 1950s sci-fi classic.
The character of Klaatu is also shot through with religious imagery.
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8’Them!'
Many subsequent films would take inspiration from it.
A side quest inFallout 3similarly pays homage to the film.
“My God, how fresh and how real all the characters were,“Scott said of it.
“There’s something very nice about all of those Scandinavian performances.”
The role immediately earned Hayworth international attention.
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Along the way, they encounter rival tribes, wild animals, and the dangers of the elements.
Director Jean-Jacques Annaud brings an almost documentary-like quality to the project, using non-verbal performances to communicate the story.
During aninterviewwith Letterboxd, Scott named it as one of his all-time favorite films.
4’Muriels Wedding' (1994)
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“You cant stop progress, Muriel.
“Ive seen it six times.
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Its fantastic,“he said.
It revolves around a group of survivors in Australia who are awaiting the inevitable arrival of deadly radiation.
“Very good, beautiful black and white movie.
It’s when theyre really original that it counts.
A jump forward, quantum leap,“Scott saidof it.
Unsurprisingly, Scott is a huge fan ofLawrence of Arabia, one of the defining works of epic cinema.
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The movie chronicles the life ofT.E.
Scott alsomentionedthis one as a favorite during an interview with the BFI.
With haunting imagery,Bergman uses their conversation to dive deep into existential questions.
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This is Bergman’s symbolic storytelling at its most assured.
Not for nothing,The Seventh Sealis frequently ranked among the greatest films of all time.
Many filmmakers have since taken inspiration from its aesthetic and story.
The film has aged well and continues to pack a deathly punch today.
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