As Ridley Scott Complained About Mediocre Movies, Channing Tatum Has His Own ‘Make Bad Things To Get Paid’ Take

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Two prominent figures in Hollywood, director Ridley Scott and actor-producer Channing Tatum, have recently expressed concerns about the current state of the movie industry and the 2025 film lineup. Both have been open about the challenges and difficulties facing filmmakers today.

What Ridley Scott Said

I was at the BFI Southbank on Sunday, October 5th, for a talk with Ridley Scott, and let me tell you, he didn’t hold back! Someone asked him what he’s been watching lately, and while he might have a Hulu subscription and be keeping an eye on Noah Hawley’s *Alien: Earth* – after all, he basically *created* that world – he gave a pretty direct answer, according to Yahoo! News. He wasn’t shy about sharing his thoughts, that’s for sure.

These days, it feels like everything is just average, and there’s a lot of it. It’s strange, but I’ve actually started rewatching my own films, and I’m surprised by how good they are.

One title in his oeuvre in particular left him stunned. The Blade Runner creator added:

I watched Black Hawk Down the other night and I thought, ‘How the hell did I do that?’

It’s hard to disagree with that assessment – *Black Hawk Down* is often considered one of the most intense and realistic war films ever created, and it features a fantastic cast. However, promoting your own work like that is pretty confident!

Scott acknowledged that good movies sometimes come out, but he sees them as exceptions. He said it’s a pleasant surprise whenever a truly well-made film stands out from everything else.

Channing Tatum’s Take

As a lifelong movie fan, I’ve been following this conversation with a lot of interest. Ridley Scott, a legend in directing, has been sharing his thoughts on where cinema is heading, and honestly, it’s a bit worrying. But it’s not just him. Channing Tatum recently talked about it too, and his perspective, coming from *inside* the Hollywood system, is just as concerning. He was on the *Hot Ones* show, and he really laid out how complicated and, frankly, messed up the process of getting a movie made is these days. He told the host…

These days, getting a movie made is a really complicated process. It often feels like the system rewards quick profits over quality, encouraging filmmakers to prioritize getting paid over creating something truly great for the audience.

As a movie lover, it really struck me when this actor talked about how tough it is to get truly original films made these days. He didn’t mention anyone specifically, but he perfectly captured what a lot of us feel – that the focus on safe bets and making money is making it harder for genuinely great, creative work to get off the ground. It’s frustrating for both the people making the movies and those of us who love watching them.

The Two Share Similar Concerns From Different Angles

Ridley Scott and Channing Tatum, despite their different backgrounds in the film industry, both believe that too many movies are made for the wrong reasons. They see a system where creative vision is often sacrificed due to studio meddling or an overreliance on franchises. Even when good films *are* made – like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s *The Smashing Machine*, which didn’t earn much at the box office – audiences don’t always turn out to see them.

Despite their worries about the film industry, both Scott and Tatum are continuing to work. Scott’s next film, *The Dog Stars*, is planned for release in 2026. Meanwhile, Tatum will soon be back in theaters with *Roofman*, a new adult-themed crime drama set to premiere on October 10th, and it’s already creating excitement.

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2025-10-07 20:11