Top 10 Best Sci-Fi Movies
"BestFantasyBooks.com guide to the Top 10 Best Sci-Fi Movies"
The Sci-Fi genre is arguably one of the most exciting in the film industry. The freedom of SciFi allows almost endless subject matter possibilities. Hence, Science Fiction movies, unlike other movie genres, are able to explore novel ideas and ask insightful questions about what the future holds. There have been some fantastic Sci-Fi movies the past couple decades but there have also been some terrible Sci-Fi films made too. As an avid watcher of science fiction movies, I?e sifted through my fair share of disappointing Sci-Fi flicks. To help others find the best Science Fiction movies out there, I?e made a recommendation list of the Top 10 Science Fiction movies.
#1: Blade Runner (1982)
A science fiction movie that pioneered the whole cyber punk movement and influenced the whole futuristic dystopian look that? now popular in video games and in cinema. The movie (which was originally panned in the North American box office) is hailed for its thematic complexity. With the ?etrofitted future portrayed by the film, Blade Runner has spawned an entire cinema and literary subculture. At its core, this movie grapples with what it means to be human in a world where humans can be manufactured. The film is credited with prefiguring important concerns such as globalization, overpopulation, climate change, and genetic manipulation. There are multiple versions of this film, but most fans feel the director? final cut is the ?rue version.
#2: Gattica (1995)
In a world increasingly becoming influenced by genetic research, this movie has some terrifying relevance: what if you could be discriminated, not on the basis of race or color, but by your very genomes? This movie came out in 1995 and was way ahead of its time. The plot, characters, and questions explored make this film a must watch.
#3: The Matrix (1999)
The Matrix was pretty much a hodgepodge of Philip K. Dick ideas and various eastern mythologies -- but somehow the blend just works. Perhaps it was the over-the-top, never-been-seen special effects, or Trinity? skin-tight suit, but whatever the reason, the Matrix just plain rocks. Oh and the sequels? Forget they were ever made.
#4: Alien (1997)
A horror masterpiece set in an alien landscape. Everything about this film just works. It? big debate between fans whether Ridley Scott? film, Alien, is superior to the James Cameron? sequel, Aliens. Both films are great and the directorial style of both films is quite different. Out of personal preference, I prefer Alien, but Aliens is equally enthralling (and terrifying!).
#5: Star Wars (I,II,III) (1977)
A blend of almost every mythical archetype you can think of but wow, what a set of movies. There? something magical
about these movies; maybe it's the vicarious pleasure of juggling some badass looking lightsaber while rescuing scantily clad princesses
that appeals to the nerd inside of us; or maybe it? the idea of a grand adventure in a far away galaxy infested with our
nerd fantasies. Whatever the case, the original Star Wars movies have been around for decades but still retain the original magic.
Star wars is a story that will appeal to all ages.
#6: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
If Helen was a face that spawned a thousand ships, then Author C. Clarkes? 2001: A Space Odyssey is a book that spawned a thousand science fiction novels. The style of the movie (it? a Stanly Kubrick film so of course it? got style) and the film? atmosphere really add dimension to Clarke? original novel. This is one of the great science fiction movies out there.
#7: Children of Men (2007)
This recent movie is one of the great disaster movies of our time. What? even more disturbing is the movie shows a plausible future that may not be that far off. The plausible storyline, great acting, and memorizing action sequences make this movie something special. It? hands down the greatest ?nd of the age films out there.
#8: The 5th Element (1997)
Sometimes you need a stylish, fun, over-the-top sci-fi action flick like The 5th Element. The 5th Element is full of bizarre characters and an even more bizarre world. It's great blend of high adventure, cyberpunk, adventure, romance, comedy, and Bruce Willis throwing around his guns. If you want a fun fun thrill ride through the galaxy that? entertaining as hell, you need to check out The Fifth Element.
#9: Tron (1982)
This oldie is still a real goodie. Tron is both action story and allegory critique of the personal computer revolution of the 80's. The Tron world makes techies into heros (sadly, no longer true ). With special effects out of this world in 1982, this cult classic is still enjoyable today and can be appreciated for what it was an still is: a damn fine science fiction flick.
#10: 12 Monkeys (1996)
An action sci-fi flick with an intelligent plot and lots of action. While it lacks the pure visual style and situational comedy of The Fifth Element, 12 Monkeys delivers an altogether different sort of thrill ride. It's darker, more intelligent, and ultimately one of the best "intelligent" action sci-fi films out there. If you loved the likes of the Fifth Element and the action of Terminator series, 12 Monkeys is a film you should definitely check out.
