Just read a rumored spoiler about Alien: Covenant (spoiler alert)

[Orrex]

Apparently one of the main characters is Ellen Ripley's mother.

HOW FUCKING STUPID IS THAT?!?!?


For my money, Ridley Scott is a two-trick pony who performed his two tricks 35+ years ago and has never reached that level since then.

[Ron Obvious]

1. Alien & Blade Runner being the two tricks?

I don't necessarily disagree, although I kinda liked Gladiator, historically laughable though it was.

I loathed, detested, was revolted by, and yes, even didn't care for Prometheus. I have no intention of watching the next Alien or Blade Runner unless I hear from many people I trust that it's amazing.

[Orrex]

2. Gladiator had its moments, I agree

I think (and thought at the time) that it was more hype than substance, but it's a serviceable action flick.

And you're correct about the two tricks! Everything else has been sophomore slump.

[MicaelS]

3. Disagree.

Thelma and Louise, Gladiator, Black Hawk Down, The Martian are all great films.

[Ron Obvious]

4. The Martian...

Rarely has a movie been so praised by people I trust and yet left me so unmoved. I'm not sure what it is about it.