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Ridley Scott is a ‘lazy’ filmmaker, says Gladiator II cinematographer

Oscar-nominated John Mathieson accuses ‘impatient’ director of a ‘rush, rush, rush’ approach

He also revealed Sir Ridley paid little attention to clutter in the shots while filming the blockbuster sequel to the 2000 movie starring Russell Crowe. Paul Mescal as Lucius in Gladiator II Credit: Aidan Monaghan/2024 Paramount Pictures However, Mathieson said the British director’s “impatience” and rushed process on projects was not leading to better movies. Sir Ridley’s films include The Martian, Blade Runner and Thelma & Louise Credit: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures The cinematographer, who was nominated for an Oscar for his work on the first Gladiator film, told the podcast: “Now it is this thing of ‘generally covering stuff’ rather than me being the cook cooking you something wonderful in my kitchen downstairs.

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