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Maximus moves to England Ridley Scott (2010) Like many kids I knew of Robin Hood very early, thanks to the great Disney version, the amazing 1938 movie with Errol Flynn, and I really like the darker tone of Prince of Thieves with Kevin Costner. The first time I saw this movie, I didn't like it…
Bale Out 2: biblical boogaloo Ridley Scott (2014) It took me years to finally see this movie, because I wasn't interested when it came out, and it had a lot of bad press at the time. But I was pleasantly surprised. Exodus presents a new take on the life of Moses, a valued member of…
Alien: Covenant Ridley Scott (2017) A lot of people criticized Prometheus for its lacks of ties with the original Alien movie. Ridley Scott returns once again to direct the sequel and continue the story. Some hoped he would finally "fix the errors" of the previous film, and make a truly worthy prequel to Alien. They…
Prometheus Ridley Scott (2012) It's a very common thing with people my age: I've been a huge fan of the Alien saga since I was a child (even though now I'm thinking maybe no kid should see those movies?). Like many, I was expecting a lot from this movie, with Ridley Scott returning to direct…
Gladiator Ridley Scott (2000) I remember very well seeing this movie for the first time. I went in with other kids from my school. There was an annoying one that had an interest in history and would make unrequited comments during the projection, and someone rightfully asked him to shut up. I liked it so…
