Although it is just plain fun to rank a director's movies, it may also help me think about the director's oeuvre of work as a whole. Comparisons can help me to discover elements of film that I am drawn to, what the director finds value in revealing through their movies and possibly how the director has grown artistically.
It is difficult for me to figure out any characteristics that stand out as a Mendes film, except to say he seems to be inspired by character-driven dramas. Even in his Bond movies, he infuses some real human drama in between the action sequences.
He has effectively translated several recognized printed works of genius to the screen without sacrificing quality which is…
