Hollywood drowns in “mediocrity”? These are Ridley Scott’s words against the public of London BFI SouthBank on Sunday, October 5. During a retrospective dedicated to his career, the 87 -year -old filmmaker was clearly the contemporary film industry.
“The amount of films made today, literally worldwide. No thousands, millions … and most of them are m ****,” he said according to the words reported by the deadline.
For the director, films are often saved by digital effects, due to “first somewhat great on paper.” When asked about his favorite “Dudou” film, the British filmmaker gave an incredible answer.
“In fact, at this time, I find that we drown in mediocrity. And therefore, what I do, is horrible, but I began to see my own films and, in fact, they are quite good! And also, they do not age.”
The director mentions in particular The fall of the Black Falon (2001), an intense war film based on real events in Somalia. “Look Black Hawk Down (Editor’s note: the original title) The other night and I told myself: “How have we achieved this?” “He adds.
Gladiator 3 already in gestation
Despite its pessimistic vision of the industry, Ridley Scott did not decrease the speed. After finishing The dog starsThe filmmaker revealed his plans to Gladiator 3: “He is there and technically is the emperor of Rome, so I have an idea of what I think it should be,” he explained.
Yeah Gladiator 2 With Paul Mescal, he benefited from a triumphant reception in theaters, the film suffered less enthusiastic press reviews.
Source: BFM TV
