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Ridley Scott: Legend

posted 18 years ago by Feesimple
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Having just seen this film, I think that Ridley Scott was much influenced by the Beast's chateau for his 85 fairy tale Legend.

Also, the interaction between the Beast and Beauty has much in common with that of Mia Sara and Tim Curry (maybe that is best said the other way round), and as for the slow motion as Belle runs through the chateau: well, all I can say is that, if you have seen both films, you will know what I am talking about: the visual parallel is plain to see.

[–] kungfuflygirl 18 years ago

I would agree with that. In fact if any director wants to make a new version of this story by all means I'd want it to be Ridley Scott. His films are visual dreamscapes. I think I pause to frequently on individual frames just to check out the visuals.

[–] Feesimple 18 years ago

Glad someone else has noticed the parallel.

I posted on Legend, where someone else also agreed that Scott must have been inspired by Cocteau. Nothing wrong with that: Scott is a brilliant visual stylist in his own right.

They should remake the film, and do it properly. You are right: Scott is perfect for the job.

[–] kungfuflygirl 18 years ago

I just watched this film again. It is fascinating how much of the castle's exterior landscape has an expression quite similar to the staged natural scenery in Legend.

[–] Morlock-Mike 18 years ago

On the audio commentary track that accompanies the international cut of Legend on Universals 2-Disc DVD edition, Ridley Scott acknowledges that he was largely influenced by Cocteau’s Beauty And The Beast.

[–] Feesimple 18 years ago

I have that 2 disc edition but have not listened to all of the commentary.

I am not surprised that Scott openly acknowledges it: he comes across very well in interview and seems a decent fellow.

Love both films for the visual style.

[–] Morlock-Mike 18 years ago

Yeah, Scott is one of my favorite living directors (other than, maybe, Bergman) and while perhaps not a worthy successor to Jean Cocteau, he comes closer than any other director that I can think of.

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[–] Drenyelle 11 years ago

I saw this film for the first time today, and there were many things that I could tell influenced Legend. The slow motion shot, as you said, and the way the figures in the castle seem to come alive.