Ridley Scott or James Cameron?

redtornado · 08-02-10, 05:19 PM

Ridley Scott gave us: Alien, Bladerunner, Thelma & Louise, Gladiator, Blackhawk Down

James Cameron gave us: Aliens, The Terminator, T2, The Abyss, True Lies

who ranks higher?

Supermallet · 08-02-10, 05:43 PM

While I think Blade Runner is a genuine film masterpiece, Ridley Scott has so many misses it's not funny.

Cameron, while he may not have hit the heights of Blade Runner, has been far more consistent and made some of the most iconic action films of the last century. Cameron takes it.

kd5 · 08-02-10, 05:48 PM

This is another comparison (besides Abrams & Bay) that I can't choose between. Both Scott and Cameron are equally entertaining to me. -kd5-

TomOpus · 08-02-10, 05:53 PM

This is tough. Based solely on Blade Runner and Alien (2 of my fav movies of all time) I should vote for Ridley.

But James has also done 2 of my favs (T2 and Aliens). As Supr pointed out, he's been more consistent and it's hard to argue with that.

I'm gonna hold off on voting for now. I gotta think this one out.

inri222 · 08-02-10, 05:56 PM

Ridley Scott based on the trifecta : The Duellists - Alien - Bladerunner.
Don't like the rest of his films.

Blu Man · 08-02-10, 06:12 PM

Cameron for me.

FRwL · 08-02-10, 06:34 PM

Scott:mindblowing visuals
Cameron:exceptional action

I'll go with Scott. I only like T1 from Cameron while Scott for Alien, BR, Legend, the worlds of those movies are so immersive.

Solid Snake PAC · 08-02-10, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Suprmallet

While I think Blade Runner is a genuine film masterpiece, Ridley Scott has so many misses it's not funny.

Cameron, while he may not have hit the heights of Blade Runner, has been far more consistent and made some of the most iconic action films of the last century. Cameron takes it.

I agree w/ everything you said. I can't wait for the remaster of T1, T2 along w/ True Lies on BD. FINALLY we get True Lies on BD! FINALLY!

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Originally Posted by kd5

This is another comparison (besides Abrams & Bay) that I can't choose between. Both Scott and Cameron are equally entertaining to me. -kd5-

....uh...yeah....I think we know who you are by the name you post under.

Supermallet · 08-02-10, 06:43 PM

And in my mind, Alien and Aliens cancel each other out (both being at the height of their respective genres), so if you take that out, Scott's filmography really pales in comparison to Cameron's.

gmanca · 08-02-10, 06:45 PM

Gotta go with Scott; he's done more films and regardless of consistency, I don't think he strives to be a blockbuster filmmaker; he's just out to make interesting films.

rexinnih · 08-02-10, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TomOpus

This is tough. Based solely on Blade Runner and Alien (2 of my fav movies of all time) I should vote for Ridley.

But James has also done 2 of my favs (T2 and Aliens). As Supr pointed out, he's been more consistent and it's hard to argue with that.

I'm gonna hold off on voting for now. I gotta think this one out.

Gotta think about this one also. Tough.

Solid Snake PAC · 08-02-10, 06:56 PM

Aliens..one of the greatest sequels and action films ever.

T1...interesting genre bending nature in a way w/ a cool plot. I dunno if I want to say this is his best but....I need to think about it more.

T2....ditto

The Abyss (I'd love to see in an anamorphic format one day) great acting by Biehn and dang good flick

True Lies...awesome comedy/action. Actually his trilogy of films w/ Arnold are just so damn good.]

Titanic....average story, good acting, GREAT design=Good but very overrated film but still good

Avatar...the average of average plots, w/ decent acting (BUT Stephen Lang was the man playing that character. I wish he'd be in more), and those damn visuals...way to go JC and Weta..

I've yet to be displeased by any film of his. To me..Titanic and Avatar are his failures in a way. Mostly cuz of the plots actually. They're still good though. It's his design that made them more than what they are.

JackBurton · 08-02-10, 07:46 PM

Ridley Scott

Mountain Biker · 08-02-10, 07:51 PM

Love Alien and Blade Runner, but they can't touch T1 & 2, or Aliens.

Cameron

JumpCutz · 08-02-10, 08:01 PM

Ridley Scott

The Duellists, Alien, Bladerunner, Legend (yeah you heard me) are enough for me to put this in the Scott column. I'm not a big Gladiator or BHD fan, and yes I do think he's lost his touch in recent years, still his early work is masterful.

Cameron just never did it for me. The Terminator and Aliens are the only films of his I hold in high regard.

jmu878 · 08-02-10, 08:12 PM

Ridley Scott...
I detest both Blade Runner and Avatar equally and The Alien films cancel each other out, so essentially it comes down to the first two Terminators vs Gladiator and BHD. Scott wins.

Supermallet · 08-02-10, 08:16 PM

You detest Blade Runner but love Gladiator? What a world!

jmu878 · 08-02-10, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Suprmallet

You detest Blade Runner but love Gladiator? What a world!

You take Barry Lyndon over The Godfather...indeed it is

Supermallet · 08-02-10, 08:50 PM

If it came down to Barry Lyndon or The Godfather, I'd take Barry Lyndon. If it came down to Barry Lyndon or The Godfather Part II, I'd take The Godfather Part II. But if it came to Kubrick or Coppola, well we know how that one ends.

Joe Buck · 08-02-10, 09:44 PM

I like Ridley better. He keeps producing well-made and interesting films, time and time again.

PopcornBandit · 08-02-10, 10:37 PM

I'm not a fan of either but if I had to choose I guess it would be Ridley Scott.

Fist of Doom · 08-02-10, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JumpCutz

Ridley Scott

The Duellists, Alien, Bladerunner, Legend (yeah you heard me) are enough for me to put this in the Scott column. I'm not a big Gladiator or BHD fan, and yes I do think he's lost his touch in recent years, still his early work is masterful.

Another Legend fan here. I love both directors' works, but Scott gets the nod from me.

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08-02-10, 05:19 PM	#1
redtornado Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 165	Ridley Scott or James Cameron? Ridley Scott gave us: Alien, Bladerunner, Thelma & Louise, Gladiator, Blackhawk Down James Cameron gave us: Aliens, The Terminator, T2, The Abyss, True Lies who ranks higher?

08-02-10, 05:43 PM	#2
Supermallet Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Termite Terrace Posts: 38,718	Re: Ridley Scott or James Cameron? While I think Blade Runner is a genuine film masterpiece, Ridley Scott has so many misses it's not funny. Cameron, while he may not have hit the heights of Blade Runner, has been far more consistent and made some of the most iconic action films of the last century. Cameron takes it. __________________ "if you truly want to discuss Sodom with me, send me a PM" - dvdjunkie32 Watch me squawk on Twitter: @Supermallet Check out my Bond commentaries

08-02-10, 05:48 PM	#3
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08-02-10, 05:53 PM	#4
TomOpus DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 23,291	Re: Ridley Scott or James Cameron? This is tough. Based solely on Blade Runner and Alien (2 of my fav movies of all time) I should vote for Ridley. But James has also done 2 of my favs (T2 and Aliens). As Supr pointed out, he's been more consistent and it's hard to argue with that. I'm gonna hold off on voting for now. I gotta think this one out. __________________ "Pear Pimples for Hairy Fishnuts!" My So-Called DVD Life (Profiler),A Fistful of Discs (DVDAf)

08-02-10, 05:56 PM	#5
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08-02-10, 06:34 PM	#7
FRwL DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: California Posts: 2,444	Re: Ridley Scott or James Cameron? Scott:mindblowing visuals Cameron:exceptional action I'll go with Scott. I only like T1 from Cameron while Scott for Alien, BR, Legend, the worlds of those movies are so immersive.

08-02-10, 06:43 PM	#9
Supermallet Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Termite Terrace Posts: 38,718	Re: Ridley Scott or James Cameron? And in my mind, Alien and Aliens cancel each other out (both being at the height of their respective genres), so if you take that out, Scott's filmography really pales in comparison to Cameron's. __________________ "if you truly want to discuss Sodom with me, send me a PM" - dvdjunkie32 Watch me squawk on Twitter: @Supermallet Check out my Bond commentaries

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Solid Snake PAC DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denton, Tx Posts: 22,177	Re: Ridley Scott or James Cameron? Aliens..one of the greatest sequels and action films ever. T1...interesting genre bending nature in a way w/ a cool plot. I dunno if I want to say this is his best but....I need to think about it more. T2....ditto The Abyss (I'd love to see in an anamorphic format one day) great acting by Biehn and dang good flick True Lies...awesome comedy/action. Actually his trilogy of films w/ Arnold are just so damn good.] Titanic....average story, good acting, GREAT design=Good but very overrated film but still good Avatar...the average of average plots, w/ decent acting (BUT Stephen Lang was the man playing that character. I wish he'd be in more), and those damn visuals...way to go JC and Weta.. I've yet to be displeased by any film of his. To me..Titanic and Avatar are his failures in a way. Mostly cuz of the plots actually. They're still good though. It's his design that made them more than what they are.

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JumpCutz DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: south of heaven Posts: 11,104	Re: Ridley Scott or James Cameron? Ridley Scott The Duellists, Alien, Bladerunner, Legend (yeah you heard me) are enough for me to put this in the Scott column. I'm not a big Gladiator or BHD fan, and yes I do think he's lost his touch in recent years, still his early work is masterful. Cameron just never did it for me. The Terminator and Aliens are the only films of his I hold in high regard.

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