Every Tony Scott Movie Ranked Worst To Best
As Top Gun: Maverick makes its way into theaters, it's time to rank the films of the director that kicked off the franchise: Tony Scott. Scott was born in England and pursued life as a painter for a time before joining his brother, director Ridley Scott's, ad firm, where he became a commercial director. Scott cut his teeth with commercials for nearly 15 years before making the jump to feature films.
Scott was part of the British Ad Invasion of the 80s, which saw filmmakers like his brother, Ridley, as well as Alan Parker, Adrian Lyne, and others venture to Hollywood. Their approach injected a new style into the traditional mold of feature films, bringing about a more slick, polished, and vibrant aesthetic that wasn't as prominent then. Scott's Top Gun movie went on to become a massive success and ushered in a new era of cinematic style that's become an industry standard ever since.
Related: Why Top Gun's Reviews Were So Mixed (& What It Means For Maverick)
Tragically, Scott committed suicide in 2012 at the age of 68, with conflicting reports about a private battle with a terminal illness. Family, friends, and colleagues all commented on his legacy, including his Top Gun star Tom Cruise, who said, «He was a creative visionary whose mark on film is immeasurable.» Quentin Tarantino commented in a way that speaks to many of Scott's admirers, simply saying, «I loved his sh*t.» Here are Tony Scott's films, ranked worst to best.
The Hunger was Tony Scott's first feature, which starred David Bowie, Catherine Deneuve, and Susan Sarandon in an odd and trippy, visually-striking vampire tale that's far more style than substance. The imagery in The Hunger is a perfect preview of Scott's potential, defining what would become his
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