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Quentin Tarantino is a huge film nerd, and he does not deny loving quite a few popular movies. In fact, he loved the recentTop Gunsequel because it felt so close to Tony Scott’s version. The famed director also admitted to being a fan of Scott’s older brother, Ridley.
Tony Scott turned Tarantino’s script for 1993’sTrue Romanceinto a masterpiece, yet the latter felt Scott could have done more, and there was always the possibility that his next work could have been his best. The same goes for Ridley’s works.
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Quentin Tarantino Believed Ridley Scott’sPrometheusCould Have Been Improved
In his interview withDeadline, directorQuentin Tarantinoshared his personal beliefs when it comes to criticizing the works of fellow filmmakers. Indeed,Tony Scotthad a huge influence on him. Tarantino said:
“The rule I apply to older directors is one test. Is their best work in front of them? Tony passed that test, but the answer is usually no… Tony’s best movie could’ve been his next one, and that always made his movies cool.”
Ridley Scott, the older brother of Tony, is also an acclaimed filmmaker with works such as 1979’sAlienand 1982’sBlade Runnerunder his belt. Tarantino admitted he was excited to see Scott’sPrometheus, only to end up feeling disappointed. He added:
“It’s one of the reasons there was such excitement when his brother Ridley made Prometheus. That could’ve been his best movie. It wasn’t, but it was still an interesting movie. But the fact that it could’ve been a masterpiece was what made it exciting.”
Prometheusserved as the prequel to Scott’s 1979Alienmovie. The fame of the franchise definitely attracted fans, but for Tarantino, it somehow lacked the greatness that was established by the original movie.
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Quentin Tarantino On His Filmmaking Philosophy
As one of the most renowned filmmakers of today’s generation,Pulp Fictiondirector Quentin Tarantino explained his personal sentiment when it comes to filmmaking. The veteran admitted he always wants to put his best foot forward and deliver only high-quality films. He said in the same interview withDeadline:
“I want my best work to always be in front of me. That’s who I am, the artist I want to be. When you’re going to buy a ticket to see one of my films, it might not be my best work. But there’s still that possibility it will be the one and not a nostalgic trip and not treading water. That is exciting. If it’s not there, I’d rather do other things.”
Tarantino’s passion for movies, as well as his criticism of the works of his fellow filmmakers, only proves that he sees filmmaking as a very serious business and that every work must be treated with utmost care and attention to detail.
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Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
