This thread's been around so long, I don't know if I'm repeating myself. In any event...
It's not just the best sci fi film ever, but one of the best in film overall:
2001: a space odyssey. Visually, musically, conceptually. It's long, but doesn't feel long when you first see it.
Honorable mentions (in no particular order):
War of the Worlds (1953)
Forbidden Planet
Terminator 2
The Matrix
Aliens 2
THE FIFTH ELEMENT
Aye, though it stands on the shoulders of giants, it doth be de best yes. Enough Sci to be Fi, but w. dat 20 minutes into de few-cha vibe dat maketh it relatable, w. a cast dat had not one weak link; ‘‘twas quotable and notable w action right up to de Jackson and made w. the funny honey.
Originally posted by MindshipIm going to repeat myself,
This thread's been around so long, I don't know if I'm repeating myself. In any event...It's not just the best sci fi film ever, but one of the best in film overall:
2001: a space odyssey. Visually, musically, conceptually. It's long, but doesn't feel long when you first see it.Honorable mentions (in no particular order):
War of the Worlds (1953)
Forbidden Planet
Terminator 2
The Matrix
Aliens 2
GATTACA
The original Rollerball
The original Planet of the Apes
The original Day the Earth Stood Still
The Original this Island Earth
Forbidden Planet
Silent Running
2001
Matrix (not the sequels)
Carpenters The Thing
Terminator
Alien
The Martian
Originally posted by Old Man Whirly!Loved the originals: Rollerball and Damned Dirty Apes.
Im going to repeat myself,GATTACA
The original Rollerball
The original Planet of the Apes
The original Day the Earth Stood Still
The Original this Island Earth
Forbidden Planet
Silent Running
2001
Matrix (not the sequels)
Carpenters The Thing
Terminator
Alien
The Martian
While both 2001: a space odyssey and Star Wars are visually stunning and musically-inspiring films, 2001 wins. Why?
1. Star Wars is pure fantasy. 2001 was a realistic/could-happen depiction of the future (from 1968's POV).
2. In Star Wars, aliens were a dime-a-dozen (ho-hum). 2001 still depicts the most realistic version of a First Contact--you never even see the aliens, allowing the viewer's imagination to step in.
3. Overall, Star Wars presents as simpler and childlike (Not childish), which no doubt accounts for much of its popularity...it's basically easier to grasp. 2001 requires more intelligence to understand, thus adding to its mystery and realism.
When Star Wars grows up, it'll be 2001 (no offense to SW fans).
Originally posted by ripleyI wonder if this poster is still alive? If they are they are 79 today. Happy Birthday Ripley.
This post is about a book, not a movie. I am just wondering how many people out there are familiar with John Varley's work, especially his Gaia (spelling?) Trilogy. Varleys early novels and short stories were some of most mind blowing stuff I have ever read. I would like to hear from some others what they think about him.