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95 Photos. Gareth James Edwards was born on June 1, 1975 in the English town of Nuneaton, Warwickshire. Growing up, he admired movies such as the 1977 classic "Star Wars", and went on to pursue a film career. He even cites George Lucas and Steven Spielberg as his biggest influences.
- January 1, 1
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- Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England, UK
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- 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' (2016) The Star Wars movies made since Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012 have been divisive, to say the least. Certain movies have their supporters, but others are detested by certain Star Wars fans for a variety of reasons, with the five prequels/sequels made between 2015 and 2019 overall perhaps falling short of Star Wars at its best.
- 'Godzilla' (2014) Four years after making Monsters, Gareth Edwards released a movie about the king of the monsters in 2014's Godzilla. This Hollywood take on the iconic Japanese monster fared much better than the sort of disastrous 1998 Godzilla movie, which tanked the idea of more American-produced movies about the giant radioactive lizard for some years.
- 'The Creator' (2023) Just like with Monsters, 2023's The Creator has been praised a great deal for looking like it cost much more to make than its reported $80 million budget.
- 'Monsters' (2010) With his feature film debut, Monsters, Gareth Edwards took the parts of his earlier films that worked and made a compelling and inventive science fiction/thriller movie.
With just enough human drama to anchor the sweeping spectacle of giant monsters smashing everything in sight, Gareth Edwards' Godzilla satisfyingly restores the franchise's fire-breathing glory. 4. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Oct 3, 2023 · Gareth Edwards' latest film, The Creator, has earned mostly critical acclaim. But how does it match up against the rest of his filmography? Are Gareth Edwards' films as good as The Creator?
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Oct 1, 2023 · From Rogue One: A Star Wars Story to The Creator, here are director Gareth Edwards' best movies, ranked.
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1. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) PG-13 | 133 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi. 7.8. Rate. 65 Metascore. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire's ultimate weapon of destruction.
May 27, 2024 · Known for his innovative use of special effects and deep character development, Edwards' films often leave audiences both awestruck and contemplative. This list explores the best movies directed by Gareth Edwards, showcasing his journey from indie film sensation to blockbuster maestro.
