In search of intelligent science fiction movies...
05-23-03, 11:23 AM
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In search of intelligent science fiction movies...
I'm hoping to head into the long weekend with a list of some great 'thinking' science fiction movies.
I'm tired of action movies that happen to take place in space, thereby making them 'science fiction'. I'd like to think some new thoughts instead of covering my eyes as not to see flying bug guts.
I really liked both Contact and the Matrix.
Anyone have any suggestions?
-- Jenny
I'm tired of action movies that happen to take place in space, thereby making them 'science fiction'. I'd like to think some new thoughts instead of covering my eyes as not to see flying bug guts.
I really liked both Contact and the Matrix.
Anyone have any suggestions?
-- Jenny
05-23-03, 11:55 AM
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Contact is an astronomically boring film that is all talk. It's terribly overrated, and while its script is no doubt intelligent and sharp on diatribes and discussions concerning extra-terrestrial life and the finality of OUR life itself, there's no action in the movie.
Jodie Foster shoots into space.
Jodie Foster shoots into space.
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Pants, WADR none of the titles on your list, except for Blade Runner, are really "thinking" movies. They are all good movies, just not flicks that leave much to think about.
Most of the serious sci-fi flicks that I am familiar with have already been suggested. I'll add Silent Running , 1984 (though this is perhaps more speculative than sci-fi), Fahrenheit 451 and echo:
* 2001
* 12 Monkeys
* Gattaca
* The Day the Earth Stood Still
* Forbidden Planet
* Solaris (I like both versions)
Some interesting titles not yet available on DVD:
* Colossus: The Forbin Project
* Demon Seed
* The 27th Day
Most of the serious sci-fi flicks that I am familiar with have already been suggested. I'll add Silent Running , 1984 (though this is perhaps more speculative than sci-fi), Fahrenheit 451 and echo:
* 2001
* 12 Monkeys
* Gattaca
* The Day the Earth Stood Still
* Forbidden Planet
* Solaris (I like both versions)
Some interesting titles not yet available on DVD:
* Colossus: The Forbin Project
* Demon Seed
* The 27th Day
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05-23-03, 12:51 PM
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Thanks!! Looks like I have the makings of a long list.
I've seen Forbidden Planet, Alien, Minority Report, AI, 2001, 12 Monkeys and Frequency. I'm very partial to most of them and the rest of them were worth watching, at the very least.
I have also seen Starship Troopers AKA 'Big Bugs in Space'.
I have seen the X-Files movie (not surprisingly). I like the series, especially the early years, a lot better.
As far as tv goes, I like ST:NG and love Babylon 5. I am a Buffy virgin, but my sis is going to change that.
I appreciate all the input. Family Video here I come!
I love science fiction, but sometimes you have to wade through much crap to get to the good stuff...
-- Jenny
I've seen Forbidden Planet, Alien, Minority Report, AI, 2001, 12 Monkeys and Frequency. I'm very partial to most of them and the rest of them were worth watching, at the very least.
I have also seen Starship Troopers AKA 'Big Bugs in Space'.
I have seen the X-Files movie (not surprisingly). I like the series, especially the early years, a lot better.
As far as tv goes, I like ST:NG and love Babylon 5. I am a Buffy virgin, but my sis is going to change that.
I appreciate all the input. Family Video here I come!
I love science fiction, but sometimes you have to wade through much crap to get to the good stuff...
-- Jenny
05-23-03, 01:27 PM
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Originally posted by audrey
Pants, WADR none of the titles on your list, except for Blade Runner, are really "thinking" movies. They are all good movies, just not flicks that leave much to think about.
Pants, WADR none of the titles on your list, except for Blade Runner, are really "thinking" movies. They are all good movies, just not flicks that leave much to think about.
The only thing on my list that's pure silliness is Journey to the Center of the Earth
20,000 Leagues and Robocop are both very political and Alien will keep you thinking for awhile about the sexual and gender themes in the film.
