Ridley Scott Quotes

If you have a great story, any film will work.

A film only works when its content works. The visuals can be breathtaking, but if the content is not good, it won't work.

The new 'Avatar' BluRay is a lesson in filmmaking. It really is inspiring.

I really liked 'Super 8'. If Steven Spielberg is an executive producer of anything, you know that it's going to be amazing!

When you see a finished film, it's very rare that it exceeds your expectations.

I think in the old days, films really went for the shock, with the blood and guts, but movies are getting better. The writing and directing have improved a lot, because the audience demands it.

Hollywood wants to go for the flash, because that's what a lot of them think science fiction is.

A good project but a poor director will always make a mediocre film, but an average script and good director can make a good film, as he will put in everything to make the film look good.

If I get lucky and I can choose, I would always choose a really good story and screenplay, even if I don't know the director. If there's a good screenplay, there's a chance that something good is going to happen.

If I start paying attention to the mechanics of a film while watching it, then it's generally a bad film.

'Jurassic Park' was able to get away with big, dynamic filmmaking that might be out of place in another kind of story.

I love making movies and hope to write my own screenplay someday and do some producing and be behind-the-scenes as well.

Today, everything has to be made by committee, and has to have special effects, but there's always room for good films.

The only thing approaching art in a movie is the script.

People regard CGI as a gimmick; they almost blame CGI for a bad story or a bad script. They talk about CGI as if it's responsible for a drop in standards.

There are so many elements that make a good film. You need a great director who's driving it.

I've been doing a bit of screenwriting and producing, and even a bit of directing.

Great stories and acting always win the day. If the story behind the scares is dramatic and the filmmaking is great, it works. If those things aren't great and the scares are secondary, it doesn't.

In 'Dear Father,' you will see some remarkable work in terms of the screenplay.

I am not interested in doing a film on the basis of a good story. I want a proper screenplay.

With the kind of money Bollywood directors have, they can at least add drama, gloss and glamour to their films, even if the stories are uninspiring and run-of-the-mill.

I have gained a lot of confidence in my process of making films. It does't mean I'll make a successful film or even a good film, but I know how to make my film.

If you have skills to pull off even a four-hour film, people will go and watch it.

I would love to have more original material developed. 'Pacific Rim' has made that slightly more possible.

There are so many films now where you know the story is a supporting role to the visual effects.