Best Sci-fi movie of the 21st century (so far)

Discussion in 'Misc. Films' started by AVEITWITHJAMON, Sep 7, 2012.

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Best Sci-fi movie so far this century?

  1. Minority Report

  2. Children Of Men

  3. Sunshine

  4. Moon

  5. District 9

  6. Avatar

  7. Inception

  8. Source Code

  9. Prometheus

  10. The Hunger Games

  11. Star Trek 2009

  12. Serenity

  13. Pitch Black

  14. The Road

  15. The Book Of Eli

  16. I Robot

  17. I Am Legend

  18. Other (please name, sorry if I missed any major ones)

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  1. AVEITWITHJAMON

    AVEITWITHJAMON Badass Cloud

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    Not much competition admittedly but we have had some great sci-fi movies over the last 12 years, some poor and some awful ones as well, but some great ones to choose from. Total Film nominated Sunshine, and I find it hard to argue, but i'm gonna have a think before voting.
     
    #1 AVEITWITHJAMON, Sep 7, 2012
  2. EliteF50

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    Sunshine could have been the best sci-fi, until the lame twist.
     
    #2 EliteF50, Sep 7, 2012
  3. AVEITWITHJAMON

    AVEITWITHJAMON Badass Cloud

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    Wow, just realised I have missed Star Trek, Serenity and A.I, will get these added ASAP.

    EDIT: Just requested to add a load more.
     
    #3 AVEITWITHJAMON, Sep 7, 2012
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  4. RetrogradeOrbit

    RetrogradeOrbit Do I look like I'm joking?

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    I voted for Moon. It was an intelligent, well told story and pretty much just the one actor carrying it. Good old Sam Rockwell.
     
    #4 RetrogradeOrbit, Sep 7, 2012
  5. Ipodman

    Ipodman Love Tension

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    I couldn't find Transformers on the list so I clicked Star Trek :D
     
    #5 Ipodman, Sep 7, 2012
  6. TheGuy

    TheGuy Dwelling under the Batcave

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    Wall-e
     
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  7. dude stannis

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    Children of Men.
     
    #7 dude stannis, Sep 7, 2012
  8. jonathancrane

    jonathancrane I love Marvel, DC & EC!

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    I cannot decide between Inception and Children of Men.
     
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  9. AVEITWITHJAMON

    AVEITWITHJAMON Badass Cloud

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    I was actually going to put Transformers on the list as I find the first movie to be superb still to this day. I just didnt think anyone would vote for it.

    Anyway, I voted for District 9, amazing Sci-fi film which literally had everything, it JUST shades out Serenity, was very hard to choose between those 2.
     
    #9 AVEITWITHJAMON, Sep 7, 2012
  10. dark_b

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    depends what day i have:
    -Children of Men
    -Avatar
    -D9

    Sunshine would be a clear winner if they didnt have a ''religion'' twist. almost a perfect movie. but thats Boyle. he makes a perfect movie and then f... it up.
     
    #10 dark_b, Sep 7, 2012
  11. Monsieur Xavier

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    My vote for Avatar has been deleted and I can't vote again.
    Kanly !
     
    #11 Monsieur Xavier, Sep 7, 2012
  12. Incrediblejeff

    Incrediblejeff Still Incredible

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    Other(Attack The Block)
     
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  13. Motown Marvel

    Motown Marvel Crimson and Clover

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    i would go for either children of men or sunshine, quickly followed by star trek.
     
    #13 Motown Marvel, Sep 7, 2012
  14. Solidus

    Solidus Knights of Ren

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    Tough one for sure. I would say it is a tie between Inception and Children of Men.
     
    #14 Solidus, Sep 7, 2012
  15. chaseter

    chaseter Esteemed Member

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    Centuey? :D
     
    #15 chaseter, Sep 7, 2012
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  17. Donnie Darko

    Donnie Darko Forgotten Pre-New 52 Hero

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    For me this is so hard, because there are different ones that are great for so many different ways, some because of visuals, others because of the direction, writing, or acting, others just because of how much fun they are.
     
    #17 Donnie Darko, Sep 7, 2012
  18. bullets

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    I meant to vote for Avatar but accidentally clicked on Inception. I'm not being sarcastic either. Inception doesn't even feel like a sci fi film.
     
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  19. chamber-music

    chamber-music Infinity Ammo

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    These movies that I think are good and peope might still be watching in the future (next 30 years).

    Sunshine
    Moon
    Inception
    Attack The Block
    Donnie Darko

    There are two Sci-Fi comedies that I really like as well

    Hot Tub Time Machine
    Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel
     
    #19 chamber-music, Sep 7, 2012
  20. Upset Spideyfan

    Upset Spideyfan Look on the bright side

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    I'm going to say District 9.

    Liked Sunshine, Moon, Children of Men and Minority Report as well.
     
    #20 Upset Spideyfan, Sep 7, 2012
  21. The Squirrel

    The Squirrel Le Rongeur

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    It's hard to choose just one. But from the list, I could lean towards Star Trek 2009 just because I have so much fun watching that movie.
     
    #21 The Squirrel, Sep 7, 2012
  22. dark_b

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    i think the entertainment factor is not enough with scifi movies. there has to be more and there has to be something deep.
     
    #22 dark_b, Sep 7, 2012
  23. Soapy

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    Children of Men and District 9. There are a few others on that list that I like a lot as well, but the two I mentioned feel the most modern and relevant.
     
    #23 Soapy, Sep 7, 2012
  24. Silvermoth

    Silvermoth Krakoan native

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    There's so many good choices on that list. It's hard to pick just one!

    I went with Star Trek because I think optimism in science fiction has diminished in the last few decades and it takes a swell bit of achievement to tell a science fiction story without falling back on 'everything is doomed'
     
    #24 Silvermoth, Sep 7, 2012
  25. redhawk23

    redhawk23 Wrestlin'

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    Star Trek, while a perfectly enjoyable movie, doesn't really deal with any science fiction themes in any interesting way.


    Also I have my suspicions that many people will be voting for Looper in a few weeks.
     
    #25 redhawk23, Sep 7, 2012
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