Ridley Scott criticized current film productions at the London Film Festival, highlighting the mediocrity and lack of quality in the scripts.

At the London Film Festival, Ridley Scott expressed his dissatisfaction with modern cinema, stating that the industry is sinking into mediocrity. He emphasized that many films are saved by visual effects, instead of solid scripts. Scott highlighted that out of the millions of films produced, most are weak, with only 10% being worthy. Although disappointed, the director acknowledged that good films do appear from time to time. During the event, he also reminisced about the difficulties encountered in making the film Alien. His statements generated varied reactions among industry professionals.