Roger Deakins is a cinematographer whose visuals are cinematic statements in and of themselves. He once told Filmmaker Magazine, “You are trying to interpret what’s happening in front of you, and react immediately in terms of where you position yourself to record the action.” I believe this openness to try out everything demanded by the screenplay to capture the story is the crux of his genius.He’s repeatedly worked with the greatest directors, like the Coens, Sam Mendes, Michael Radford, Ron Howard, Denis Villeneuve, David Fincher, and more. There’s a huge possibility that Deakins was the cinematographer on your favorite films.Let’s look at some of the best Roger Deakins movies and explore some of his best work. Best Roger Deakins MoviesThe list can’t get too long, so I have picked my seven favorite Roger Deakins movies. 1. The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Directed by Frank Darabont Directed by Frank Darabont, The Shawshank Redemption is a movie loved by all. Undeniably, the narrative is genius, but Deakins' cinematography boosts all the remaining elements of the film to their highest potential. With actors like Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins, every visual element used by Deakins works like a cherry on the pie. The DP's genius is evident in the expert use of reflectors and lights to direct shadows opposite the camera to enhance drama in every scene. From compositions inspired by famous paintings to psychologically muted colors, this movie is one of Deakins' best works. 2. Blade Runner 2049 (2017) Directed by Denis Villeneuve...
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