Ridley Scott

Ridley Scott's reputation outpaces his actual hit ratio: only 8 of his 28 films score above 70% on Rotten Tomatoes. While Alien and Blade Runner are genre-defining, his late-period output fails. Exodus: Gods and Kings earned just $268 million globally against a $140 million budget, a 91% return rate far lower than the average $200 million historical epic. The Last Duel grossed only $30 million on a $100 million budget, a 70% loss compared to rival #5 James Cameron's profitability. Napoleon, despite a $200 million budget, underwhelmed with $220 million, proving his creative judgment has dimmed since Gladiator.