The MoFo Top 100 Sci-Fi Films: Countdown

[ScarletLion]

Wonder how high Beauty and the Beast or Toy Story will get?

:D Stop it.

I understand what you mean but we shouldn't undermine NOPE1172's hard work here. It's going to be a great top 20, I can feel it.

[gandalf26]

I think the top 50-70 on down should be great once we get past the silliness, and it isn't undermining NOPE at all, simply undermining some of the terribad votes made by some members.

Really looking forward to the rest of it, especially when we get to the big guns top 25 ish.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Toy Story has Buzz Lightyear....Sci/Fi confirmed!!!!

[Nope1172]

88
Galaxy Quest
(1999, Dean Parisot)
https://www.movieforums.com/images/lists/scifi/1XaQFlF.jpg
57 Points, 7 Lists

[Nope1172]

87
Back to the Future Part III
(1990, Robert Zemeckis)
https://www.movieforums.com/images/lists/scifi/4ktSjXx.jpg
58 Points, 4 Lists

[Nope1172]

The Stats

Galaxy Quest
https://www.movieforums.com/images/lists/scifi/tumblr_obgx4pFvoV1qcxeebo1_500.gif
Galaxy Quest was tied with Wreck-It Ralph, but was on 7 lists instead of 4, so it won the tie breaker.

Layout: 9th, 12th, 18th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd

Back to the Future Part III
https://www.movieforums.com/images/lists/scifi/giphy.gif
Nothing interesting about this one. It was the only film to receive 58 points, so no tie breakers were necessary. It's also the first sequel to make the list, so that's something.

Layout: 6th, 9th, 12th, 19th

[The Gunslinger45]

Seen both and I adore Back to the Future III, but I voted for neither.

My List: 0
Seen: 10/14

[Chypmunk]

Seen Galaxy Quest but not for some years, remember it being quite fun though.
Don't think I ever bothered with Back To The Future Part III tbh.

Predictions (rubbish as usual):
86. Frankenstein (1931)
85. Outland (1981)

[The Rodent]

Woohoo!


So glad Galaxy Quest made it. I was worried it would get glossed over. That's my third now.

Doing well so far on the list...
Seen: 14/14
My List: 3/25

22. Galaxy Quest - 88th
13. Event Horizon (1997) - 93rd
06. Dredd (2012) - 96th

[gandalf26]

Love Galaxy Quest.

[Holden Pike]

Still haven't had any from my list show, yet, but Galaxy Quest was one of the last few I eliminated to get down to twenty-five. "By Grabthar's hammer....what a savings."

https://media.giphy.com/media/l2Rbd5YnoICOYb41a/giphy.gif

[Harry Lime]

Galaxy Quest is one of those underrated, lesser known flicks that is worth the watch if you haven't seen it yet.

And of course...

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ITJ46EYcL68/Ui6OnJ9t0XI/AAAAAAAABHE/HpDnEoVR2oM/s1600/Buford.jpg

[Miss Vicky]

I've seen all of the Back to the Future movies, but didn't vote for any of them. Haven't seen Galaxy Quest.

[Citizen Rules]

I seen Galaxy Quest when it first came out, been meaning to see it again. Procrastination is thy name;)

I liked, but didn't vote for Back to the Future Part III.

[JayDee]

Galaxy Quest is excellent! One of the most underrated films of the 90s in my opinion and one of the most underrated comedies ever. Should really be a bit higher in my opinion. Such a funny, clever film. In terms of films that veer into the territory of being a spoof I think this is the best out there, largely because of the affection it has for the source material. It might be getting laughs out of Star Trek, Trekkies and fandom at large, but there's absolutely no malice there. It's definitely laughing along with this world, not at it. There's also quite a bit of heart to be found in the film and if anything I'd say it actually captures the spirit of the original Star Trek better than any of the recent reboots from J.J. Abrams and co.

The script is fantastic and the cast are phenomenal. As far as comedies go I'd say it's one of the best ensemble efforts around. Everyone just seemed to really 'get' the film and their characters. Whether it be Tim Allen preening around as a pseudo-William Shatner or Alan Rickman as the frustrated Shakespearean, Sam Rockwell as the minor supporting character trying to edge his way into the limelight or Tony Shalboub being strangely calm about the absurd situation they're all nigh-on perfect. And even if you take the laughs out of the equation I think it works pretty well just as a bit of sci-fi action; some great work from Stan Winston in creating the aliens helps in this regard. The film came out the same year as The Phantom Menace and I'd say just as a straight bit of sci-fi it's superior.

I mentioned above the affection the film has for Trek and how well it captures the spirit as originally set out by Gene Roddenberry. If you're looking for evidence to back that up how about this. A few years ago at a Star Trek convention all those attending voted for their favourite Star Trek films. Well Galaxy Quest actually came 7th in the countdown, ahead of 6 actual Star Trek films!

So yes, unsurprisingly it was on my list. I had it at #20 and to be honest I feel I should probably have had it at least a few spots higher.

I also really like Back to the Future III but it's definitely my least favourite of the trilogy. However just the fact that it's Marty and Doc is enough to still ensure a substantial affection for it.

Seen - 10/14
My list - 2/25 (Truman Show, Galaxy Quest)

And to all my fellow Questers, remember...

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[CosmicRunaway]

I'm glad Galaxy Quest made the countdown. I had it at #9. While I like the first two Back to the Future films, the 3rd is my least favourite by quite a large margin. It was not on my list.

Seen: 10/14
My List: 2

01. Dredd (2012) - #96
...
09. Galaxy Quest (1999) - #88

[MovieMeditation]

Not seen Galaxy Quest, but I know about it because of Alan Rickman's role.

I loved Back to the Future Part III on first watch, but with a rewatch it went down with a bang. It was too repetetitve and only the setting was different. There was too many callbacks to the original and all the costume play up and character crossings just because too much and felt tiring by this third film...

[AdamUpBxtch]

Galaxy Quest! I loved that film but It didn't make my cut of 25 sadly. I'll admit I've only seen the first Back to the Future I've been meaning to watch the other ones but I've never got around to it. My watchlist is pretty big.

Seen: 8/14

My List: 2/14

[NedStark09]

Yay Galaxy Quest is my 21st Movie from my list.

[dadgumblah]

Although I didn't vote for it, I'm pleased to see all the love for Galaxy Quest, especially JayDee's lovely write-up for it. Love this movie! Just a little tidbit: When Sigourney Weaver's character is confronted by a flame-trap, she says, "Screw that!" but watch her lips very closely. :)



Didn't vote for Back to the Future III either, although I do enjoy it quite a bit.

[Captain Steel]

Sweet! War of the Worlds made it! It was #18 on my list and, like Captain Steel, it's my first pick to make it. I love this movie. From the first time I saw it as a kid, I never missed it when it aired. And I truly need to pick up the DVD, hopefully the restored digital version Citizen spoke of. Already have it staked out on Amazon. :cool:

Have not seen Wreck-It Ralph but fully intend to...some day. :)



I hear ya, Captain. I still waiting for The Green Slime! ;) ;)

I watched The Green Slime (1968) just recently - for the first time probably since seeing it on the 4:30 movie when I was a kid.

It's almost a goofy version / predecessor of Alien! What got me was the overly dramatic love triangle weaved in amongst the low-budget special effects and that irritating alien sound effect. (And once again, like in Run Silent, Run Deep, we have the "Kirk" usurping command from "Decker" scenario!) I did find the outer space special effects rather endearing (almost looking like the Gerry & Sylvia Anderson Thunderbirds models).

The funkadelic rock theme song is just incongruous to the rest of the movie - which adds to is schlocky charm.

[77topaz]

I liked Back to the Future Part III, but it is the least sci-fi-ish of the trilogy, with more of a western theme. Then again, the first two films will almost certainly show up higher on this list, which would make sense.

[dadgumblah]

I watched The Green Slime (1968) just recently - for the first time probably since seeing it on the 4:30 movie when I was a kid.

It's almost a goofy version / predecessor of Alien! What got me was the overly dramatic love triangle weaved in amongst the low-budget special effects and that irritating alien sound effect. (And once again, like in Run Silent, Run Deep, we have the "Kirk" usurping command from "Decker" scenario!) I did find the outer space special effects rather endearing (almost looking like the Gerry & Sylvia Anderson Thunderbirds models).

The funkadelic rock theme song is just incongruous to the rest of the movie - which adds to is schlocky charm.

Agree with everything you said about The Green Slime. A favorite when I was a kid, it's still endearing to me in its own cheesy way.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I had Back to the Future Part III at #12.

[NedStark09]

I only ever seen or watched the first back to the future movie out of those 3.

[cricket]

I liked Galaxy Quest and did not like Back to the Future III.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Here I am happy to see Galaxy Quest on the list, that I go to check mine to see where I put it.


It's not there.

https://www.geek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/galaxy-quest.jpg

How could I have done such a thing? If I were to go back and change that, it would be around the 20ish range, for sure. Such a funny and smart flick.

I first saw it in some random theatre in Toronto, my uncle took me. I laughed my ass off then and still do today. It perfectly satirizes Star Trek, without being insulting and without having the viewer on a need to know basis. That's why this film works so well, I had little to no previous knowledge of Star Trek and I enjoyed the hell out of this film.

A solid cast that has great chemistry together solidifies the film as one of my favourite comedies.Tim Allen, Alan Rickman, Sigourney Weaver, Sam Rockwell, Tony Shalhoub, Enrico Colantoni, Missi Pyle and Justin Long. Despite the film being done before (3 Amigos) and since (Tropic Thunder) I can't help but feel that this handled it the best.

"Let's get out of here before one of those things kills Guy."






Seeing BTTF III on here has to confirm that the other two made it as well, right? Galaxy Quest should be higher and it's my fault folks.

[gbgoodies]

I thought I was going to be the only one to include Galaxy Quest on their list, so I'm thrilled to see it show up on the countdown. It has so many in-jokes to the "Star Trek" TV shows that it's closer to a Star Trek movie than the recent J.J. Abrams Star Trek movies. It was # 23 on my list, but it could have easily been moved up a few spots if I did my list on a different day.

I like the whole BTTF trilogy, but Back to the Future Part III is my least favorite of the three movies, so it didn't make my list. Truth be told, I'm kind of surprised to see that it made the countdown at all.


Seen: 11-1/2 out of 14
My list: 3 so far

16) Source Code (2011)
21) Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
23) Galaxy Quest (1999)

[Sexy Celebrity]

I'm surprised to see so much hate for Back to the Future Part III.

For some reason, I thought most people considered that the second best movie in the franchise, after the first film. Unless I was just confusing everybody for myself again. Anyway, I've always thought this was a great conclusion to the whole trilogy. I swear I thought most people thought it was almost as good as the first movie. I don't know what forum I might have been on.

[Nope1172]

Next two films coming up soon

[rauldc14]

Hurry up dude, it's bed time. I need to see 2 films show that I've never seen before.

[MovieMeditation]

Silent Running
28 Days Later

Are the next films...

[Nope1172]

86
Silent Running
(1972, Douglas Trumbull)
https://www.movieforums.com/images/lists/scifi/fMXZs8x.jpg
60 Points, 6 Lists

[Nope1172]

85
28 Days Later
(2002, Danny Boyle)
https://www.movieforums.com/images/lists/scifi/Jtb9UX6.jpg
61 Points, 4 Lists

[Nope1172]

The Stats

Silent Running
https://www.movieforums.com/images/lists/scifi/tumblr_lxva19i6tT1qedb29o1_500.gif
The first 60 pointer! Silent Running wasn't tied with anyone, so no tie breaker was necessary.

Layout: 11th (2x), 15th, 16th, 20th, 23rd

28 Days Later
https://www.movieforums.com/images/lists/scifi/tumblr_o2wlsnxs7W1s7xfipo6_400.gif
28 Days Later was tied with two other films. One of the other films was on more lists, so it came in 83rd place. The other of the two films was also on 4 lists, but received a higher placement that 28 Days Later, so it came in 84th place. That left 28 Days Later at the bottom of the 3 in 85th place.

Layout: 6th, 8th, 14th, 15th

[Miss Vicky]

I saw 28 Days Later when it was in the theater. I vaguely remember thinking it was good but having no real desire to revisit it.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Silent Running
28 Days Later

Are the next films...

Witch craft!!!!

[MovieMeditation]

Never heard of Silent Running before reading about it a while ago...

Never clicked with 28 Days Later, though I owe it a rewatch. It's been a really long time.

[AdamUpBxtch]

28 Days Later! #14 on my list!

One of the best zombie films out there. Being the zombie guy that I am i'll probably get around to making like a top 30 zombie films list and this will be on there. *spoiler* :D

Haven't seen Silent Running.

Seen: 9/16

My List: 3/16

[CosmicRunaway]

I've seen both films, but neither were on my list. Silent Running was on my original shortlist, but I didn't have room for it so it was cut. I didn't like 28 Days Later the first time I saw it, but when I revisited it years later I liked it a little more.

Seen: 12/16
My List: 2

01. Dredd (2012) - #96
...
09. Galaxy Quest (1999) - #88

[The Rodent]

Woot! Silent Running is another of mine :D
I thought it would get glossed over as well tbh. Soo glad it made it.


Seen: 16/16
My List: 4/25


22. Galaxy Quest - 88th
16. Silent Running (1972) - 86th
13. Event Horizon (1997) - 93rd
06. Dredd (2012) - 96th

[Chypmunk]

Love Silent Running and 28 Days Later is solid even though it certainly does dip when they team up with the soldiers.

Predictions (crap as usual):
84. Independence Day (1996)
83. Soylent Green (1973)

[cricket]

28 Days Later was my #8, the first movie to appear from my list. I didn't care for it much the first time I watched it, and for a while I preferred 28 Weeks Later. Thursday Next nominated it for the Sci-Fi/horrror HoF, and that's when I fell in love with it. I think of it much more as horror, but it qualified so I voted for it accordingly.

Silent Running was just ok for me.

Seen 14/16

[ScarletLion]

Like those 2. Especially 28 days later. That chase with John Murphy's "In a house, in a heartbeat" playing in the background was a thing of beauty.

[Fabulous]

28 Days Later..., the third film from my list to appear.

[Sexy Celebrity]

28 Days Later is a HORROR movie. Not one of my favorites, either. Hated the sequel.

Ugh. Tomorrow ROCKY IV is gonna show up because of Paulie's robot.

http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=28943&stc=1&d=1487440675

NEVER heard of the other movie.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Tomorrow the entire 2016 United States Presidential Election will show up. Some say that was science fiction, as well.

No, it won't be tomorrow -- that's definitely Top 10 material.

[Citizen Rules]

Silent Running is a master piece, cornerstone Sci Fi films. I've seen it several times over the years and it's themes of big business vs the environment, is relevant now as it was back in 1972. Bruce Dern as the crazed hippy plant guy made the movie memorable, along with his three robot friends, Huey, Dewey and Louie.


28 Days Latter...a fun action packed horror sci fi zombie end of the world flick. A lot of no-brainer type scenes, but still a good popcorn flick.

My short, but detailed review of 28 Days Latter (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1432971#post1432971)



.

[Captain Steel]

I always loved Silent Running, but in a recent rewatch the Joan Baez singing started to get to me (not in a good way, but in a dated, droning on and on sort of way.) ;)

[Sexy Celebrity]

I just realized I forgot a very important movie on my Sci-Fi list. If it doesn't show up, the blame's gonna go all on me.

[Captain Steel]

I just realized I forgot a very important movie on my Sci-Fi list. If it doesn't show up, the blame's gonna go all on me.

Zardoz?

[Sexy Celebrity]

I forgot Independence Day.

I guess I can reveal it since, hey, it's not on my list.

[Captain Steel]

I forgot Independence Day.

I guess I can reveal it since, hey, it's not on my list.

It made my list!
(But I forgot Zardoz! Zardoz blows Independence Day away!)

Did you see the Independence Day sequel? (I haven't.)

[MovieMeditation]

It made my list! .)
Disqualified!

[Sexy Celebrity]

Did you see the Independence Day sequel? (I haven't.)

Yes. Hated it at the movies, liked it more at home. It's not a movie theater film at all, totally unlike the original movie. It's a direct-to-video sequel pretending to be a big blockbuster.

[AdamUpBxtch]

I will indirectly acknowledge that "a movie" is, infact, on my list, but come on you guys already knew it would be. #duh #sly

Yes. Hated it at the movies, liked it more at home. It's not a movie theater film at all, totally unlike the original movie. It's a direct-to-video sequel pretending to be a big blockbuster.

I had nostalgia goggles clouding my judgement, after watching that film, when I logged in on here and gave it a 3. I haven't rewatched it but upon further reflection my final rating came to a 1.5. Such a disappointment.

[TheUsualSuspect]

I just realized I forgot a very important movie on my Sci-Fi list. If it doesn't show up, the blame's gonna go all on me.

Night of the living Dead?
Dawn of the Dead?
Return of the living Dead?
Friday the 13th??
Halloween?
The Exorcist?
Silence of the Lambs?

[Captain Steel]

Disqualified!

Independence Day (1996) is actually one I didn't much care for when I first saw it, but it's grown on me over the years. And yes, I realize it is full of plot holes (especially the Goldblum resolution), but it was the first major (meaning; big budget, special effects, etc.) update of War of the Worlds.

Now, people criticize the (Tom Cruise) remake of WotW, and rightly so, but it was slightly truer to the original story: the Martian invaders used tripod machines to move around our planet (whereas in the 1953 version, they hovered) and there was the inclusion of the "red weed" which I believe was absent from the 1953 version.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Disqualified!

It's actually one I didn't much care for when I first saw it, but it's grown on me over the years. And yes, I realize it is full of plot holes (especially the Goldblum resolution), but it was the first major (meaning; big budget, special effects, etc.) update of War of the Worlds.

Now, people criticize the (Tom Cruise) remake of WotW, and rightly so, but it was slightly truer to the original story: the Martian invaders used tripod machines to move around our planet (whereas in the 1953 version, they hovered) and there was the inclusion of the "red weed" which I believe was absent from the 1953 version.

I believe they deleted a scene where Goldblum is manufacturing the virus and using the space craft they currently have as a test to see if he can successfully upload it to their technology. Deleting that scene made no sense.

[AdamUpBxtch]

I believe they deleted a scene where Goldblum is manufacturing the virus and using the space craft they currently have as a test to see if he can successfully upload it to their technology. Deleting that scene made no sense.

This could describe BvS perfectly. They cut out scenes that created plot holes instead of cutting down the action sequences. I'll take a film with a cohesive narrative over one crammed with action set pieces. Despite this ID is in my top 10, but its definitely not on my list :rolleyes:

[Sexy Celebrity]

I believe they deleted a scene where Goldblum is manufacturing the virus and using the space craft they currently have as a test to see if he can successfully upload it to their technology. Deleting that scene made no sense.

They figure -- nobody needs to be bothered knowing if it's going to work or not. It's a movie -- it's going to work. A big film like Independence Day isn't going to end with a failed virus. Plus, there's the dramatic suspense over whether or not their virus plan works -- if they already know the virus can defeat them, there's less suspense that way.

[Citizen Rules]

...But I forgot Zardoz! Zardoz blows Independence Day away!...It does in my book!

http://www.phathom.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/zbook.gif

[Captain Steel]

They figure -- nobody needs to be bothered knowing if it's going to work or not. It's a movie -- it's going to work. A big film like Independence Day isn't going to end with a failed virus. Plus, there's the dramatic suspense over whether or not their virus plan works -- if they already know the virus can defeat them, there's less suspense that way.

The idea was that aliens capable of interstellar (most likely faster-than-light / wormhole / or warp) technology would: first, have computers that we wouldn't even begin to know how to infiltrate no less operate despite studying them, and second, they would know all about virus-protecting their systems.

If you're going to be able to ravage technologically developed planets all over the galaxy, then you're probably at least going to have computer security and tech failsafes in place.

[Sexy Celebrity]

The idea was that aliens capable of interstellar (most likely faster-than-light / wormhole / or warp) technology would: first, have computers that we wouldn't even begin to know how to infiltrate no less operate despite studying them, and second, they would know all about virus-protecting their systems.

If you're going to be able to ravage technologically developed planets all over the galaxy, then you're probably at least going to have computer security and tech failsafes in place.

I suppose some kind of virus from another planet, though, could - COULD, in the movies - destroy them. And it did. Some kind of foreign, unknown virus.

They could have invented a much better way to destroy them. But... the whole thing is so 1990's now. It adds flavor to the film.

[Kaplan]

I almost had Silent Running on my list. It was the last painful cut.

[Pussy Galore]

28 Days Later is a weak movie in my opinion, I really didn't care for it.

I never heard of the other one.

[Raven73]

87
Back to the Future Part III
(1990, Robert Zemeckis)
http://i.imgur.com/4ktSjXx.jpg
58 Points, 4 Lists

This was 6th on my list.

[TokeZa]

I rate Silent Running 3 and 28 Days Later 3+

Both are good movies, but nowhere near making my final list. Both films are in my opinion original takes on the sci-fi genre.

[gbgoodies]

I like Silent Running, and I considered it for my list, but it didn't make the final cuts.

To nobody's surprise, I haven't seen 28 Days Later.


Seen: 12-1/2 out of 16
My list: 3 so far

16) Source Code (2011)
21) Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
23) Galaxy Quest (1999)

[Chypmunk]

To nobody's surprise, I haven't seen 28 Days Later.
:eek:
I don't remember any spiders!!

[dadgumblah]

Like many, I also considered Silent Running but it's been quite a while since I've seen it so I dropped it in favor of more recently seen movies. Still, it is a great movie.

Yeah, I don't really think of 28 Days Later as Sci-Fi. It's more horror/action to me. And I'm one of the few people I know that likes the sequel more.

[Nope1172]

Next two coming up in a little

[Camo]

I like Back To The Future Part III, the least of the series but it is still fun. 28 Days Later ispretty good, i'm one of those weirdo's that preferred Weeks though. Not seen the rest.

[cricket]

We get any foreign language films yet? There's bound to be one soon.

[Nope1172]

84
Seconds
(1966, John Frankenheimer)
https://www.movieforums.com/images/lists/scifi/D2kCSSI.jpg
61 Points, 4 Lists

[Nope1172]

83
Donnie Darko
(2001, Richard Kelly)
https://www.movieforums.com/images/lists/scifi/Cbolx2Y.jpg
61 Points, 6 Lists

[Nope1172]

The Stats

Seconds
https://www.movieforums.com/images/lists/scifi/tumblr_ljb53j1TZB1qdx4k4o1_500.gif
This was the film that was tied with 28 Days later. Both of them received 61 points and were on 4 lists, so since Seconds was highest placed in 2nd and 28 Days Later was highest placed 6th, Seconds won the tie.

Layout: 2nd, 10th, 11th, 20th

Donnie Darko
https://www.movieforums.com/images/lists/scifi/tumblr_npfhupcJqB1rp0vkjo1_500.gif
This film was also tied with both 28 Days Later and Seconds with 61 points, however it was placed on 6 lists instead of 4, so it beat both of them in the tiebreaker.

Layout: 2nd, 12th, 19th, 20th, 21st (x2)

[MovieMeditation]

Donnie Darko is a fascinating film. I like it. Did not vote for it though.

Still not seen Seconds. I know, shame on me.

[Camo]

I don't buy that Donnie Darko is particularly deep or complex, it is entertaining though. Haven't seen the other.

Seen - 5/14
List: 1/25

16.Wreck-It Ralph

[seanc]

I thought Darko would be higher. Entertaining watch that I need to see again.

[Miss Vicky]

Haven't seen either of these.

[TokeZa]

Seconds is awesome 3.5+, but Donnie Darko not so much 2

None of them made my list :)

[cricket]

That makes 3 in a row for me.

Seconds barely missed out making my 60's list, but I couldn't snub it again.

I watched Donnie Darko for the second time for this countdown. The first time I watched it years ago, it didn't make a big impression on me.

My list-

#8 28 Days Later (85th)
#20 Seconds (84th)
#21 Donnie Darko (83rd)

[Chypmunk]

Never seen Seconds, Donnie Darko is massively overrated imo.

[AdamUpBxtch]

Only seen Donnie Darko a few times. I liked it but it didn't make my list. Haven't seen Seconds.

Seen: 10/18

My List: 3/18

[JayDee]

Seconds has been on my rader for a while but still not seen it. I'm kind of stunned that Donnie Darko isn't a good bit higher, though I do get the feeling it doesn't seem to be as loved around here as most other places. In the past I would say I loved Donnie Darko however I didn't have it on my list. The last time I viewed it was a few years ago and it didn't work for me as well as normal. Hopefully that was just the mood I was in on that particular day. I was planning on rewatching it for the list but never got round to it

[Captain Steel]

I've never even heard of Seconds.
And it's been a long time since I've seen Donnie Darko, but I didn't remember it being a science fiction.

[Chypmunk]

Whoops. forgot my entirely incorrect predictions for tomorrow:
82. Capricorn One (1977)
81. The Invisible Man (1933)

[Citizen Rules]

I had Seconds on my sci fi too watch list for this countdown, but didn't get around to it. One of these days.

I thoroughly enjoyed Donnie Darko, I've only seen it once and have been meaning to get back to it again.
It was #20 on my list.

[CosmicRunaway]

I've been meaning to watch Seconds, but have never gotten around it. I'm on the fence about Donnie Darko. I rather liked it when I first saw it as a young teenager, but when I rewatched it later it had lost some of its charm. It's also possible that it was ruined by all the emo kids who were hailing it as the best film ever made for years after the fact.

Seen: 13/18
My List: 2

01. Dredd (2012) - #96
...
09. Galaxy Quest (1999) - #88

[Sunomis]

Predictions for tomorrow :
- Moon (2009)
- Upstream Color (2013)

[CosmicRunaway]

Has anyone else had Gary Jule's "Mad World" stuck in their head since seeing Donnie Darko on the countdown? It's been 15 minutes now and it's still mentally playing on repeat haha.

[Citizen Rules]

Has anyone else had Gary Jule's "Mad World" stuck in their head since seeing Donnie Darko on the countdown? It's been 15 minutes now and it's still mentally playing on repeat haha. No...

but now that you mention it!:p

[Chypmunk]

Over the years I've found I can dispel any song repeating in my head with a few "Drip, drip, drop little April showers" .... well any song except "Drip, drip, drop little April showers" itself that is :)

[Citizen Rules]

Over the years I've found I can dispel any song repeating in my head with a few "Drip, drip, drop little April showers" .... well any song except "Drip, drip, drop little April showers" itself that is :)Actually I could see that working. If a song really gets stuck in auto brain loop, I just 'hear' another song in my head or even two, until the first one is gone.

[Pussy Galore]

2 great films, Seconds didn't make my list, but it could have. John Frankenheimer is a VERY underrated director, one of the best of the 60's if you ask me. Definitely the most consistent american director working in the 60's.

Donnie Darko is my #2, one of my favorite movie, one that I loved from the first time I saw it.

[The Gunslinger45]

I forgot to check the list out yesterday. I have seen 28 Days Later (though I thought it was a horror movie) and I have seen Donnie Darko and I voted for neither. I did not see the other two movies.

My List: 0
Seen: 12/18

[The Gunslinger45]

It does in my book!

http://www.phathom.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/zbook.gif

If Zardoz makes it onto this list it will be hilarious!

The Gun is good, the penis is evil!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWeyUTBkTss

[Clazor]

Watched both Seconds and Silent Running for the first time for the countdown. Liked them both, but only Silent made my list at #20. Saw it on netflix and then went and got the blue-ray. Loved the lead character and thought the robots were like three less smart R2-D2s.

While I did like Seconds, I don't think it's got much re-watch value. It's kinda like a Shayamalan movie; after you've seen it and know the twist, the film isn't interesting enough to keep you entertained. Except for the out of nowhere Baccanal. That you could watch over and over :p

As far as 28 days later and Donnie Darko are concered, I didn't like either one.

Seen 11/18

My list:

#7 Wreck-it Ralph
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#20 Silent Running

[Nope1172]

Donnie Darko marks the second film from my list. I was hoping it would be higher, but most people placed it pretty low on their lists. I had it at 12.

My List:
12: Donnie Darko (#83)
13: The Truman Show (#94)

[Sexy Celebrity]

This may come as a surprise, but Donnie Darko was NOT on my list. I don't really think of it as a sci-fi movie. I guess I can see why some do, but... not moi. I didn't even really like the movie when it first came out.

[Captain Steel]

I like this thread!

[cricket]

Has anyone else had Gary Jule's "Mad World" stuck in their head since seeing Donnie Darko on the countdown? It's been 15 minutes now and it's still mentally playing on repeat haha.

Yes, since I watched it a month ago.

[Camo]

I like this thread!

You should take part in these more often then, you rejected my plea for a Documentaries List :(. Next one is 40's i believe.

[Cobpyth]

Seconds is the first film from my top 25 that made the list. I had it as my #10!

Seconds is one of those great (and rare) examples of an inventive and interesting idea being exceptionally well executed on film.
I've always loved the typical 60s theme of a man wanting to escape his dull existence so he can become free again. Who never had the wish of completely reinventing themselves, of becoming a totally different person? It's one of the most liberating fantasies out there and it's only natural that it gained special attention in the idealistic era of the sixties, both in art and in real life.
This film is among the best and most interesting ones in exploring this concept. Original in its execution and consequential in actually finishing the fantasy.
A great film for all those neurotic dreamers out there who want to think about this ultimate fantasy for a while.

[Captain Steel]

You should take part in these more often then, you rejected my plea for a Documentaries List :(. Next one is 40's i believe.

That's only because I don't have a wide frame of reference in those areas - I'm kind of limited in my viewing. For old movies I'm pretty much limited to what TCM will run since I don't rent movies or subscribe to Netflix (I can't afford extra expenses for entertainment).

But since sci-fi has always been a favorite genre I made a list. But there aren't a lot of recent sci-fi movies on it because I haven't seen many since I don't go the theater or rent movies (if they don't appear in my cable's free On Demand section or can't be found at the library, I don't see them).

[honeykid]

I'm pretty sure I had Donnie Darko on my list (Drew's in it, after all) but I can't remember where on the list it was... If it was on it... Which I'm pretty sure it was. ;)

[Roy C.]

List: 2 (Back to the Future III and Seconds)
Watched: 4 (Including Donnie Darko and War of the Worlds)

The Back to the Future finale film was good, though not on par with the first two. The best thing about it is Biff "Mad Dog" Tannen. I think he's the draw in every film however. They probably wouldn't even be interesting if it wasn't for Thomas F. Wilson's acting performances. Such a big, dumb, sociopathic bully...you just have to laugh.

I'll hold off from commenting on the other two, but let me say that Donnie Darko was an interesting first-watch, but then wanes with every subsequent viewing. Too many plot holes. Too weird. The acting is rather strange, and almost every character seems strange.

[JayDee]

I like this thread!

*****. I've already lost out to one of these countdown threads at the Mofies in the Best Thread category. I'm determined that next year I shall gain my revenge. So I really don't like the fact that people are already enjoying it. :mad:

I think it's about time I start sabotaging this thread, drag it down into the gutter. I could do with some help though. How about it Sexy, you're always game for causing chaos and p!ssing people off!

[Fabulous]

Donnie Darko is another one from my list.

Seconds looks like something that would interest me.

[Sexy Celebrity]

*****. I've already lost out to one of these countdown threads at the Mofies in the Best Thread category. I'm determined that next year I shall gain my revenge. So I really don't like the fact that people are already enjoying it. :mad:

I think it's about time I start sabotaging this thread, drag it down into the gutter. I could do with some help though. How about it Sexy, you're always game for causing chaos and p!ssing people off!

I would love to help, but not really because it would be for your benefit, and as everyone apparently already knows, I only do things for ME ME ME ME ME!

Besides... I kinda like this thread, too. It's the best Countdown thread in awhile. As you know, in threads like the '90s Countdown, Millennium Countdown, '80s Countdown, maybe even the '70s Countdown, I posted THE MOST in each thread.

Wanna know how many times I posted in the '50s Countdown? 9 times. 9 times. That's nowhere near the most posts. This is my 13th post in this Countdown, so I'm already ahead of that one, and there's still much more Sci-Fi Countdown left to go. It's kind of a fun theme/genre -- sci-fi. And my #1 movie has already showed up. But I am kinda worried about what else will come, and what will be left off.

[cricket]

I think my #2 is in trouble. It's on the other Sci-Fi list but it's not that popular.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I think my #2 won't show up as well, and it's a shame. After all those laxatives I took.

HINT WITHOUT GIVING IT AWAY: It's a movie I reviewed.... uh.... recently.

[JayDee]

The highest on my list that I don't think has any chance is #7. There are then another 3 or 4 that I have my doubts about

[Captain Steel]

Just to clarify: I think I like this thread because it feels more like the entire site should be - it's got a feel of community and interaction: different people actually discussing each other's thoughts on movies rather than the more hit-and-run style of posting. And the pace of the reveal, which seemed slow at first, makes it something to look forward to each day. Thanks Nope1172! :)

[rauldc14]

I would love to help, but not really because it would be for your benefit, and as everyone apparently already knows, I only do things for ME ME ME ME ME!

Besides... I kinda like this thread, too. It's the best Countdown thread in awhile. As you know, in threads like the '90s Countdown, Millennium Countdown, '80s Countdown, maybe even the '70s Countdown, I posted THE MOST in each thread.

Wanna know how many times I posted in the '50s Countdown? 9 times. 9 times. That's nowhere near the most posts. This is my 13th post in this Countdown, so I'm already ahead of that one, and there's still much more Sci-Fi Countdown left to go. It's kind of a fun theme/genre -- sci-fi. And my #1 movie has already showed up. But I am kinda worried about what else will come, and what will be left off.

Which is why the fifties thread ruled. 9 times!

[dadgumblah]

Haven't seen Seconds at all, but am not adverse to it if it comes on TCM perhaps. I liked Donnie Darko a lot but have only seen it once and need to revisit it. So neither made my list.

Captain Steel, what will be next? I see Zardoz, which you brought up, is garnering some interest. :)

If The Green Slime doesn't make it, how about Hangar 18? :D

[Captain Steel]

Haven't seen Seconds at all, but am not adverse to it if it comes on TCM perhaps. I liked Donnie Darko a lot but have only seen it once and need to revisit it. So neither made my list.

Captain Steel, what will be next? I see Zardoz, which you brought up, is garnering some interest. :)

If The Green Slime doesn't make it, how about Hanger 18? :D

I watched Zardoz again last year. I don't know, some movies just don't seem the way I remember them. Zardoz was some psychedelic clap trap! Interesting from a certain perspective (preferably a drug-induced one), but almost infuriating on the level of providing entertainment.

Another is The Man Who Fell to Earth - for some reason, on a recent re-watch, it didn't seem like the movie I remembered. (Wonder if that made anyone's list?)

[gbgoodies]

I would love to help, but not really because it would be for your benefit, and as everyone apparently already knows, I only do things for ME ME ME ME ME!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxUuDPNbkJk

[gbgoodies]

I watched Seconds for the 1960's Countdown, and it was okay, but not great. It's one of my least favorite Rock Hudson movies.

I watched Donnie Darko a while back when it was being talked about here, and I liked it enough to buy the DVD when I found it at a garage sale, but I never got around to rewatching it. But I finally watched the Director's Cut version for this countdown, and I still liked the movie, but not enough for it to make my list.


Seen: 14-1/2 out of 18
My list: 3 so far

16) Source Code (2011)
21) Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
23) Galaxy Quest (1999)

[dadgumblah]

I watched Zardoz again last year. I don't know, some movies just don't seem the way I remember them. Zardoz was some psychedelic clap trap! Interesting from a certain perspective (preferably a drug-induced one), but almost infuriating on the level of providing entertainment.

Captain, I've only been able to watch just a bit of that movie, and it's been a while. I like bad movies that are nevertheless entertaining, so maybe I'll give it another try if I can ever find it on cable. What cracks me up is that Sean Connery supposedly turned down the part of Gandalf in LOTRs because he "didn't understand it," but apparently understood Zardoz?? Okay, Sean, whatever. :)

Hangar 18 that I mentioned is from 1980, and despite a good cast with Robert Vaughn and Darren McGavin in it, is not very good. It suffers from being very dull. But, I got a kick out counting how many times Robert Vaughn (as a villainous bigwig) would say things like, "Let's put a lid on Hangar 18," and "I want to put a cork in Hangar 18" or some such. You get the picture. :)

[the samoan lawyer]

84
Seconds
(1966, John Frankenheimer)
http://i.imgur.com/D2kCSSI.jpg
61 Points, 4 Lists




Glad Seconds made it. I would have liked for it to be higher but realistically I knew it wasn't going to happen. It was my number 2 pick.

[rauldc14]

My number 2 has but no chance in hell of making the list.

[Holden Pike]

http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=28976&stc=1&d=1487605821

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[TheUsualSuspect]

http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=28976&stc=1&d=1487605821

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Funny but poorly photoshopped.

[Nope1172]

The next two are coming soon, any predictions?

[TheUsualSuspect]

Liar Liar
The Lion King

[Holden Pike]

Ghost in the Shell
Gone with the Wind

[seanc]

Baraka
Samsara

[Nope1172]

82
The Hidden
(1987, Jack Sholder)
https://www.movieforums.com/images/lists/scifi/LCfMxWC.jpg
62 Points, 4 Lists

[Nope1172]

81
Strange Days
(1995, Kathryn Bigelow)
https://www.movieforums.com/images/lists/scifi/AclRQs8.jpg
62 Points, 5 Lists

[Nope1172]

The Stats

The Hidden
https://www.movieforums.com/images/lists/scifi/tumblr_nsqcx8IU7h1qfvtcmo1_250.gif
The Hidden and Strange Days were tied with 62 points, but Strange Days was on 5 lists instead of 4, so The Hidden Lost the tiebreaker.

Layout: 3rd, 9th, 12th, 18th

Strange Days
https://www.movieforums.com/images/lists/scifi/tumblr_ni5hqwN18E1qaqkfro1_500.gif
Like I said before, this was tied with The Hidden, but was on more lists.

Layout: 2nd, 7th, 13th, 22nd, 24th

[TheUsualSuspect]

Seen neither.

[AdamUpBxtch]

Haven't seen either of these.

Seen: 10/20

My List: 3/20

[MovieMeditation]

I'll semi-quote Miss Vicky here...

Another two I haven't seen

[Chypmunk]

The Hidden is a very good watch imo, Strange Days less so but still an ok watch.

Predictions:
80. Monsters
79. eXistenZ

[Sedai]

I was considering both Strange Days and The Hidden for my list, but cut both in the end. The Hidden is trash, but it's a helluva lot of fun; I like the soundtrack, too. Strange Days hasn't aged as well as it could have, but was cutting edge at the time of release.

[Miss Vicky]

I don't think I've even heard of The Hidden.

Strange Days was the only previously unseen film I watched in preparation for the list. It took me awhile to get into it, but I liked it and wanted to vote for it. Ultimately, I couldn't find a spot for it on my ballot. I watched it for Cricket so I'm glad that it made the list despite not getting my vote.

[rauldc14]

Never heard of either. Now I'm worried about my number 1 due to the formation of this list.

[Citizen Rules]

I liked The Hidden, it's pure 80s fun and exciting too, wooho! you have got to see Claudia Christian in her assless dress.

My review with pics! of The Hidden (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1434775#post1434775)


Strange Days is a powerful dark sci fi flick, I liked it too.

[cricket]

That's now 5 in a row for me, a real oddity I think at this point in the countdown.

Strange Days was my #2. It's dark and exciting with cool characters and a great story.

The Hidden was my #12. I saw it at the movies, last year, and several times in between. I was my nomination for the Sci-Fi/Horror Hall of Fame, and it's just a lot of fun.

My list-

#2 Strange Days (81st)
#8 28 Days Later (85th)
#12 The Hidden (82nd)
#20 Seconds (84th)
#21 Donnie Darko (83rd)

[The Gunslinger45]

I have not seen strange days, but I have seen The Hidden! I saw it on the Sci-Fi channel as a kid. Back when the Sci Fi Channel was good and had spellcheck. Glad to see it's inclusion.

My list: 0
Seen: 13/20

[Chypmunk]

That's now 5 in a row for me, a real oddity I think at this point in the countdown.
You should do a Top 100 Odd Coincidences countdown :)

[edarsenal]

WAAAY behind on this!!

Seen Galaxy Quest - hilarious, didn't make the list
Back To Future 3 - didn't watch, DON'T want to, EVER. This is a serious Jumping the Shark scenario, no thank you
Silent Running - Love this movie, been ages since seeing it, used to make me cry. It was #11 for me and my FIRST to appear on the list- WOO HOO
28 Days Later - EDIT: Thanks Chyp for catching this -- I said I like the first one better, this IS THE FIRST ONE, so. . . Like it, not on my list lol
Seconds - haven't heard of this but I am intrigued
Donnie Darko - like it, didn't make my list
The Hidden - haven't seen it since it came out, fun lil watch, forgot about it but wouldn't have made the list, anyway
Strange Days - great, great movie. # 7 on my list.

My List: 2/25
#7 Strange Days (#81)
#11 Silent Running (#76)

Watched: 14/20

[CosmicRunaway]

I haven't seen the Hidden, but I will probably check it out. Strange Days was on my list, but fairly low because the sci-fi elements are not very prominent.

Seen: 14/20
My List: 3

01. Dredd (2012) - #96
...
09. Galaxy Quest (1999) - #88
...
22. Strange Days (1995) - #81

[Captain Steel]

Captain, I've only been able to watch just a bit of that movie, and it's been a while. I like bad movies that are nevertheless entertaining, so maybe I'll give it another try if I can ever find it on cable. What cracks me up is that Sean Connery supposedly turned down the part of Gandalf in LOTRs because he "didn't understand it," but apparently understood Zardoz?? Okay, Sean, whatever. :)

Hangar 18 that I mentioned is from 1980, and despite a good cast with Robert Vaughn and Darren McGavin in it, is not very good. It suffers from being very dull. But, I got a kick out counting how many times Robert Vaughn (as a villainous bigwig) would say things like, "Let's put a lid on Hangar 18," and "I want to put a cork in Hangar 18" or some such. You get the picture. :)

I remember wanting to see Hanger 18 when it came out, but never did see it (probably because I still couldn't drive in 1980).

[Captain Steel]

Just wondering, since I don't remember any sci-fi elements in Donnie Darko, can someone fill me in?
(I remember the creepy rabbit and the self-help stuff with Patrick Swayze and something with an airplane engine and something like a time paradox - the same that was used in The Last Temptation of Christ... where what we thought just happened now didn't happen... but I don't remember any time machine or anything like that.)

[Holden Pike]

28979

The Hidden is the first from my list to show up. I had it as my eight-pointer. It holds up really well and I have seen it dozens of times over the years, but nothing will ever compare to that initial viewing in the theater in 1987. Hadn't seen a trailer, barely glanced at the poster, my best friend and I just headed to the theater one afternoon to see something else. I think we were going to see the Ridley Scott pic Someone to Watch Over Me, but the paper had the start time wrong (a pitfall of moviegoing back in the day, before the internets and everybody having access to it in their pockets). So we randomly chose something that didn't sound like a kiddie movie that was starting soon. It was The Hidden. Going into it knowing nothing made it a lot more fun. It started off like a stylish '80s police thriller. A bank robbery, a car chase, a bloody shoot out. It seemed like it was going to be another movie like Lethal Weapon or Extreme Prejudice or Beverly Hills Cop II from earlier that year. That is until the hospital scene.

The Hidden doesn't delay the discovery of its genre as long as something like From Dusk 'Til Dawn which is more bifurcated in structure, but it did it long enough to make the Sci-Fi revelation delivered in the form of a slimy slug being barfed between mouths a cool and welcome surprise.

The sense of humor and tone throughout sustains the fun beyond the early big twist. I still love the movie and recommend it often, but that initial joy in not knowing what we were getting into has never left me.


My list...

18. The Hidden (#82)

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[Harry Lime]

Hm. I haven't seen The Hidden. Might have to change that soon. This is why I like these countdowns. Also, they're fun.

[Holden Pike]

Just wondering, since I don't remember any sci-fi elements in Donnie Darko, can someone fill me in? (I remember the creepy rabbit and the self-help stuff with Patrick Swayze and something with an airplane engine and something like a time paradox - the same that was used in The Last Temptation of Christ... where what we thought just happened now didn't happen... but I don't remember any time machine or anything like that.)

I am no fan of Donnie Darko, but that the vortex or wormhole or whatever the phenomenon is is not explained by a time machine or space aliens doesn't make it any less of a science fiction device. It is categorized as Sci-Fi on the IMDb, Wikipedia, and elsewhere.

28980

[Clazor]

Seen neither, but anything with Kyle MacLachlin is at least entertaining. Will probably see it if I can track it down.

Seen 11/20

My list:

7. Wreck-it Ralph
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20. Silent Running

[Captain Steel]

I am no fan of Donnie Darko, but that the vortex or wormhole or whatever the phenomenon is is not explained by a time machine or space aliens doesn't make it any less of a science fiction device. It is categorized as Sci-Fi on the IMDb, Wikipedia, and elsewhere.

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Thanks Holden.

Just for discussion I have to bring up the idea again of what qualifies as science fiction.
See, I didn't remember any SF elements in Donnie Darko, just that it used the same retro-time-continuity / plot device as was used in The Last Temptation of Christ - and no one would classify that at a SF or time travel movie. (Coincidentally, a movie marquee is seen in Donnie Darko advertising The Last Temptation of Christ!)

Other time travel stories such as A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court or About Time involve time travel, yet there is no device or theoretical explanation as to how time travel occurs. Thus these stories aren't considered science fiction because there is no element of science behind them - they could just as easily be explained by magic or the supernatural will of God.

[mark f]

Two more good movies that I didn't vote for.

My List
3. The Incredibles (#98)
13. Altered States (#95)

Seen: 20/20
OFCS's Top 100 Sci-Fi Films (2010 edition): 7/20

[Camo]

Not seen either. I wanted to watch Strange Days as i knew Cricket is a big fan but with Hall of Fames and 2016 films i never found the time.

[77topaz]

The second film from my list has made the countdown! :)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15. Dune (#99)
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24. Strange Days (#81)
25.

[edarsenal]

Not seen either. I wanted to watch Strange Days as i knew Cricket is a big fan but with Hall of Fames and 2016 films i never found the time.

Strange Days MAY be something you may wish to put on a back burner and, in time, consider checking out.
I would definitely love to read your review should you ever do.

[dadgumblah]

Have not seen Strange Days but need to. The Hidden is a favorite movie of mine, but I didn't put it on the list for some strange reason. I'm glad to see love for it here.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Donnie Darko was my #21. It had a cult following for awhile, then people decided to throw hate upon it. Kelly hasn't made a good film since then and could possibly be a one hit wonder, but Donnie Darko has enough weird, sci/fi elements in it to warrant a spot on this list.

"Why are you wearing that stupid man suit?"

[Nope1172]

The next two films are ready to go for early tomorrow morning!

[Citizen Rules]

Prediction:

A Boy and His Dog
and
The Matrix

[Holden Pike]

Just for discussion I have to bring up the idea again of what qualifies as science fiction. See, I didn't remember any SF elements in Donnie Darko, just that it used the same retro-time-continuity / plot device as was used in The Last Temptation of Christ - and no one would classify that at a SF or time travel movie. (Coincidentally, a movie marquee is seen in Donnie Darko advertising The Last Temptation of Christ!)

Other time travel stories such as A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court or About Time involve time travel, yet there is no device or theoretical explanation as to how time travel occurs. Thus these stories aren't considered science fiction because there is no element of science behind them - they could just as easily be explained by magic or the supernatural will of God.

You've got a hold of several different narrative devices, there. Donnie Darko is more of a Möbius strip story, that folds into itself. What makes it science fiction is not the time travel alone, but that it is the effect of a vortex.

The Last Temptation of Christ as well as Brazil and Jacob's Ladder employ a literary device like the Ambrose Bierce short story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge", which is not science fiction and is also not a Möbius strip. These stories have characters envision an imaginary alternate fate for themselves in the instant before death. That is not what happens in Donnie Darko. In Mark Twain's A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court the time travel happens after a blow to the head, so it is most easily interpreted as an unconscious dream in that satire, which is also not what happens in Donnie Darko. In About Time the ability to time travel is inherited at birth, which would make it fantasy and not science fiction and, again, is not the narrative in Donnie Darko.


That you personally don't consider Donnie Darko science fiction is A-OK. The people who voted for it did, and just about every source where you can look it up classifies it as sci-fi. But whatevs.

[gbgoodies]

I watched Strange Days a while back for a movie tournament here. I don't remember much about it anymore, but as I recall, the story was interesting, but it's a bit too violent for my taste.

I haven't seen The Hidden.


Seen: 15-1/2 out of 20
My list: 3 so far

16) Source Code (2011)
21) Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
23) Galaxy Quest (1999)

[Captain Steel]

I guess my point was time travel alone does not make a story science fiction. Without a science-based explanation time travel only makes for fantasy. Rip Van Winkle is also a time travel story of sorts (where a man wakes up in the future), but like some of the others mentioned, is a fantasy story as opposed to sci-fi. Usually, what makes time travel science fiction is either a mechanical device (whether it be a bizarre looking chair, a tricked out car, a space ship, or a space-warping telephone booth) or a theoretical explanation (going faster-than light, going into outer space then coming back, going through a wormhole, black hole or some sort of alien-design portal, etc.)

You've mentioned a vortex that causes some sort of time distortion effect in Donnie Darko. Unfortunately, I just don't remember that part (time for a re-watch).

[Citizen Rules]

If I remember correctly the vortex was stated as a possible cause for Donnie Darko's adventures, but the movie left that ambiguous so that we could determine for ourselves. It's been awhile but I seem to remember he pays a visit to a wise-eccentric mentor who mentions the vortex.

[TheUsualSuspect]

I guess my point was time travel alone does not make a story science fiction. Without a science-based explanation time travel only makes for fantasy. Rip Van Winkle is also a time travel story of sorts (where a man wakes up in the future), but like some of the others mentioned, is a fantasy story as opposed to sci-fi. Usually, what makes time travel science fiction is either a mechanical device (whether it be a bizarre looking chair, a tricked out car, a space ship, or a space-warping telephone booth) or a theoretical explanation (going faster-than light, going into outer space then coming back, going through a wormhole, black hole or some sort of alien-design portal, etc.)

You've mentioned a vortex that causes some sort of time distortion effect in Donnie Darko. Unfortunately, I just don't remember that part (time for a re-watch).

The engine falls through it.

Where's the fuss on The Incredibles or 28 Days Later? Donnie Darko is more in-line with Science Fiction than those films.

Donnie escapes his own death due to an anomaly with time. He sees how his surviving of the falling engine effectively ruins the lives of everyone around him. He sees things differently now (Frank) and determines that he must align himself with the universe (fulfill his own destiny). Time travel is just a small portion of it. Each person has their own destiny wormhole out of their chest for starters.

Great Sci/Fi sparks debate. Donnie Darko has to be one of the most debated films in history. Sci/Fi also sparks debate about humanity. Donnie Darko does this as well. What is it to be human? A teenager? Mental-illness? Why does Donnie wear that stupid man suit is an actual line.

28 DAYS… 6 HOURS… 42 MINUTES… 12 SECONDS…

[TheUsualSuspect]

Seen: 12/20


My List: #21 Donnie Darko

[Sunomis]

Prediction:

A Boy and His Dog
and
The Matrix

Matrix will be much higher imho, just because it may have been an "obvious choice" for many.

I think the next ones will be
- Terminator
- Serenity

[TheUsualSuspect]

Matrix will be much higher imho, just because it may have been an "obvious choice" for many.

I think the next ones will be
- Terminator
- Serenity

Whoa.....you say The Matrix will be high on the list, but then list the Terminator as the next one?

http://img.pandawhale.com/161101-I-feel-like-Im-taking-crazy-pi-XFi6.jpeg

[Sunomis]

Whoa.....you say The Matrix will be high on the list, but then list the Terminator as the next one?

http://img.pandawhale.com/161101-I-feel-like-Im-taking-crazy-pi-XFi6.jpeg

We'll see, my crazy friend, we'll see.

[Nope1172]

80
Avatar
(2009, James Cameron)
https://www.movieforums.com/images/lists/scifi/gYRW2qq.jpg
64 Points, 7 Lists

[Nope1172]

79
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
(1984, Hayao Miyazaki)
https://www.movieforums.com/images/lists/scifi/suE2aDr.jpg
65 Points, 4 Lists

[Nope1172]

The Stats

Avatar
https://www.movieforums.com/images/lists/scifi/df4b520b8d0a6dd5e6ece0e07dc5b9b5.gif
This film wasn't tied with anything. It was one quite a lot of lists, but none of them placed it above 11th.

Layout: 11th, 13th (x2), 16th, 17th, 23rd, 25th

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
https://www.movieforums.com/images/lists/scifi/tumblr_ognvwbVHkI1vxw3g6o1_500.gif
Another film not tied with anything. Pretty sure this is the first time this has happened. Anyways, this is the third 1st placer to make the list.

Layout: 1st, 10th, 14th (x2)

[The Gunslinger45]

Avatar is crap. Nausicaa is great though. I voted for neither.

My List: 0
Seen: 15/22

[The Rodent]

I never realised Avatar was still held in such high regard tbh.


I made 4 lists altogether before finalising it and sending it in, and Avatar never appeared on any of them.


Seen: 19/22

[rauldc14]

I'm not a monster fan of Avatar, but I still appreciate the CGI.

Nausicaa I watched about two weeks ago and I liked it more the second time around. I can see why people love it around here. It's pretty solid.

[Miss Vicky]

I haven't seen Avatar and have no intention of ever changing that. I don't like Nausicaa. Miyazaki is not my cup of tea.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Whoa.....you say The Matrix will be high on the list, but then list the Terminator as the next one?

http://img.pandawhale.com/161101-I-feel-like-Im-taking-crazy-pi-XFi6.jpeg

We'll see, my crazy friend, we'll see.

At least you got the James Cameron part right.

[Sedai]

Neither of these on my lists. Avatar was a technical achievement at the time, but otherwise a rehash of previous works. I enjoyed the effects, but that is about it. I haven't seen Nausicaa in about a million years, but I remember liking it a whole lot.

[Sunomis]

At least you got the James Cameron part right.

Yup, and I stand by my prediction : I don't think people remember the Terminator as fondly as they do the Matrix. And not as many people, for that matter.

[Chypmunk]

Avatar is not a movie I liked at all, Nausicaä on the other hand I think is quite a nice watch.

[MovieMeditation]

Yup, and I stand by my prediction : I don't think people remember the Terminator as fondly as they do the Matrix. And not as many people, for that matter.
You are on a movie forum, my friend... a movie forum were we just held a Top 100 of the 1950s... ain't no one here "forgot" about one of the greatest sci-fi films of all time, even if it's not brand new.

The Terminator and its sequel will probably both be in the top 10 - if not, I will guarantee top 20.

[AdamUpBxtch]

Welp I'm the devils advocate here who had Avatar on their list. I never understood the hate it got after a few years of release I thought it was a solid sci-fi flick. Haven't seen the other one. Avatar wasn't in my top 10 but I did put it at 13.

Seen: 11/22

My List: 4/22

[Sunomis]

You are on a movie forum, my friend... a movie forum were we just held a Top 100 of the 1950s... ain't no one here "forgot" about one of the greatest sci-fi films of all time, even if it's not brand new.

The Terminator and its sequel will probably both be in the top 10 - if not, I will guarantee top 20.

I think The Matrix will most definitely be 30 or higher. I don't really know about Terminator.

Whatever comes up, I trust the MoFo's judgement and I'm sure we'll mostly agree on the outcome.

Still, I'm waiting to be right on this one :)

Welp I'm the devils advocate here who had Avatar on their list. I never understood the hate it got after a few years of release I thought it was a solid sci-fi flick. Haven't seen the other one. Avatar wasn't in my top 10 but I did put it at 13.

Seen: 11/22

My List: 4/22

I quite liked Avatar when I watched it on BluRay, but it did not make my list.

I thought the CG was really well done (no surprises there), but also, the action scenes were well choreographed and pretty understandable. Good third act, too.

[Citizen Rules]

Nausicaa is one of the great animes, (I just had a vision of Guap turning red);) I've only seen the shorter English dubbed movie and loved that one. Glad to see Nausicaa make the list.

Avatar, I loved the world of avatar, it's interwoven ecology, it's spirituality, the beings and animals that lived there.....BUT I could care less! about the live action, human space marines and scientist. Avatar should have been done as a pure CG movie about the planet, with no humans around.

[Sedai]

Yup, and I stand by my prediction : I don't think people remember the Terminator as fondly as they do the Matrix. And not as many people, for that matter.

The Terminator > The Matrix by a wide margin.

Also:

The Terminator (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/terminator) on Rotten Tomatoes sitting at 100% fresh with an audience rating of 89%.

The Matrix (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/matrix) on Rotten Tomatoes sitting at 87% fresh with an audience rating of 85%.

I like The Terminator quite a bit more than The Matrix, myself.

[MovieMeditation]

I wasn't a fan of Nausicaä. It was one of those Miyazaki films that was too overblown and overstuffed with fantasy elements and whatever else he wanted to cram in there. Not exactly my type of film either, though I rarely want to say that, since I don't see a certain "group" of films as an individual part. Cinema is cinema to me.

Anyways, Avatar. Yes, I like that one, might even love it actually. As with the likes of Gravity and Jurassic World, it is an "experience movie" as I tend to call them; it might not be strong on story or deep characters, but it's one hell of a ride, which is technically, visually, aurally amazing to disappear into. It's like a cinematic amusement park ride and that I think Avatar did well...

As mentioned here, the action is actually nicely done, choreographed and put together. Very breathtaking... But yeah, it lacks a lot on the human part, the dialogue and the overall plot. I thought about voting for Avatar, but decided not to, as there was other choices I'd rather have on my list.

[Sunomis]

I like The Terminator quite a bit more than The Matrix, myself.

Yes, and so do I actually. But being 30 years old, I'm not fond of the fist movie, although was born and raised watching the second one.

Still, I consider Matrix to be more relevant in the history of sci-fi. And when I predicted this, I was also trying to think like the majority.

[Clazor]

Both Avatar and Nausicaä dissapeard in my final run-through, but had it been 30 nominations they would've both been in, and possibly higher than 25. As is, I think it's awesome that they both made the list. Avatar is one of only two movies I ever regret not watching in IMAX/3D when I had the chance. I actually skiped seeing it in theaters completely, something I regret even more. The world's breathtaking, the flora/fauna looks gorgeous and I loved the design of the Naví. The characters may be stock (though I loved Quaritch and Norm, as well as Dr. Augustine and Neytiri) and the story's a retread, but despite that it's a fun ride and an epic watch. Totally my favourite CGI-based movie.

I watched Nausicaä for the first time for the animation tournament, and I really liked it. It too had a pretty rote story, but it got a lot of heart and earnestness, something that made it stick in my mind. Couldn't be happier that these two made it.

Seen 13/22.

[AdamUpBxtch]

Yes Avatar was a sci-fi version of A Dance With Wolves, but I still think it pulled it off very well. Cameron has finished writing the FOUR sequels to this film and they plan to begin shooting soon. I am very curious to see where Cameron wants to take this world.

[The Rodent]

I think the main thing I didn't like with Avatar, was that they had all that cash thrown at effects... and yet they went the lazy route and stole sound-effects from Jurassic Park.
Seriously, every creature in Avatar is just reused sound-effects from JP.

[Captain Steel]

Yes Avatar was a sci-fi version of A Dance With Wolves, but I still think it pulled it off very well. Cameron has finished writing the FOUR sequels to this film and they plan to begin shooting soon. I am very curious to see where Cameron wants to take this world.

It's actually a copy of Disney's Pocahontas (as opposed to the historical account).

[The Gunslinger45]

Don't forget the Ferngully overtones.

[CosmicRunaway]

I meant to watch Nausicaä for the first time before sending my list, but completely forgot. :facepalm:
I was not impressed by Avatar when I saw it in theatres, and have had no desire to revisit it since then.

Seen: 15/22
My List: 3

01. Dredd (2012) - #96
...
09. Galaxy Quest (1999) - #88
...
22. Strange Days (1995) - #81

[MovieMeditation]

I think the main thing I didn't like with Avatar, was that they had all that cash thrown at effects... and yet they went the lazy route and stole sound-effects from Jurassic Park.
Seriously, every creature in Avatar is just reused sound-effects from JP.
Oh no...

Here Rodent goes again with the whole 'movies stealing from other movies' deal :rolleyes::D

[The Rodent]

:p
True though... if you're going to chuck 200m into a movie, at least make your own sound-effects.

[AdamUpBxtch]

It's actually a copy of Disney's Pocahontas (as opposed to the historical account).

Never really thought about it like that. Probably because I've only seen Pocahontas a few times.

[TokeZa]

Avatar is not my kind of film. I rate it 2


Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind on the other hand is an excellent anime, which i rate 3.5


Neither was on my list :)

[77topaz]

I got two in a row! :eek:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11. Avatar (#80)
12.
13.
14.
15. Dune (#99)
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24. Strange Days (#81)
25.

[Chypmunk]

Forgot to do my out by miles predictions again:
78. Soylent Green (1973)
77. Stargate (1994)

[Camo]

I think Avatar is a really, really bad film. I don't even hate it that much i mean i'd much rather watch it than Titanic *high praise* but i do think it's terrible. It was alright in the cinema at the time because the visuals were impressive; otherwise it's full of bland characters and a lifeless story. Shocked to see it made it and i won't be watching any of Cameron's 12 sequels.

I quite liked Nausicaa but not as much as i wanted to, want to see it again.

[dadgumblah]

Man, I was positive I had Avatar on my list but looking at my notes, I see I crossed it off to make room for something else. Oh, well. Still enjoy it.

[mark f]

I had Nausicaä at #14, and I didn't have Avatar on my list, but I wrote a lot more about the latter, so here goes.

Avatar (That Guy, Last Year [2009]) 3.5

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Film/Pix/pictures/2009/12/17/1261051924334/Scene-from-Avatar-2009-001.jpg

Avatar is a very good movie. Of course, it could have been even better than a very good movie if "That Guy" had spent as much time on his back story and his one-and-a-half-dimensional villains as he did on creating a beautiful new world, an impressive gimmick involving the avatars themselves and some incredible new technology to make movies seem fully-enjoyable, especially in 3-D. Avatar's claim to fame may well become the fact that it's got so many beautiful and thrilling flying scenes. I can already see a major amusement park opening up a thrill ride involving 3-D flying using the same technology and maybe even many of the same scenes.

http://fandangogroovers.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/flying-creatures-from-avatar.jpg

Since our MoFos are just so damned smart and well-versed in movie lore, it's obvious that Avatar borrows from Aliens, The Emerald Forest, Dances With Wolves, Iron Man and a half-a-dozen lesser films, but what makes the flick a blast is not what we've seen before but what we've never seen before. I could get into a couple of flicks which may have inspired the avatar set-up and scenes, but this film takes it so much further down the line that it's not really worth it. I have to give That Guy credit for this plot point unless you want to rub my nose into something blatantly obvious. Also, Pandora is the most fully-established alien planet ever depicted in the history of film. Yep, it's even more spectacular and eye-popping than Dune or any of the Star Wars planets. This is because although That Guy went out of his way to wow you, he also took his time to build his story slowly and not try to swamp you with overkill right off the bat. (Every That Guy flick is similar in this respect: slow buildup to whatever the Wow moments are.)

The bad guys may be on autopilot, but at least Stephen Lang got to be almost as athletic as Sam Worthington, and he was actually more interesting than Jeff Bridges in Iron Man. At least, we always knew what was going on with Lang so he was never a Two-Face. As far as Worthington goes, I thought he was excellent, and That Guy really did a good job of using the fact that he was a paraplegic who was more athletic than anyone else while using his avatar. Worthington and Zoe Saldana are a match made in heaven and probably deserve special nominations for best acting by someone controlling a CGI ("Motion Capture") character. As I mentioned earlier though, the sensation of flying has never quite been captured so spectacularly as it is in this flick, so it's a given this will win Best Special F/X.

http://timenerdworld.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/586_avatar2.jpg

Now, based on what I've been saying, you may wonder why I didn't give this a higher rating? I believe that 160 minutes is just too long. 125 minutes seems more realistic to me, with the middle to just past the middle section being the one which could have used some chopping. Also, the finale has lots of action, but once again goes on too long, so I think my basic opinion is that I'd keep the first 90 minutes and then cut about half of the last hour out, at least as well as I could without taking away too many key moments. But even so, look at that: 3.5. I guess what I'm trying to say is that if I had final cut, I'd probably give it 4 or maybe a 2. After all, who am I to say since my name isn't "That Guy", I couldn't easily screw up this surefire winner by tweaking it too much?

http://www.strothmanassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/avatar_1.jpg

And just to give Holden some credit, this is what I said in the theatre when I saw this scene: "The Force is strong with this one..."

My List
3. The Incredibles (#98)
13. Altered States (#95)
14. Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (#79)

Seen: 22/22
OFCS's Top 100 Sci-Fi Films (2010 edition): 7/22

[Kaplan]

I imagine Avatar was much better in the cinema in 3-D, but I've only seen it on TV and I dislike every single thing about it, from its silly-looking effects, to the goofy utopian world, to the stock characters. Yes, I realize how the effects were revolutionary, but c'mon, it was a lot of money to spend for an updated version of blue aliens set against an animated background. Not impressed, sorry.

[Sunomis]

1)
2)
3)
4) Dune (1984)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
11)
12)
13)
14)
15)
16)
17)
18)
19)
20)
21)
22)
23) Silent Running (1972)
24)
25)

Seen : 12

[Captain Steel]

Heh! I only got 1 so far:

4) War of the Worlds (1953)

My tastes are obviously either in the greater than 100 area or in the upper-crust connoisseur class of the top 25! ;)

Seen: 12

[Sunomis]

Heh! I only got 1 so far:

4) War of the Worlds (1953)

My tastes are obviously either in the greater than 100 area or in the upper-crust connoisseur class of the top 25! ;)

Seen: 12

I guess it depends on how many lesser-known gems you chose to put on your list ... and how many you down-voted just because you know they would make it to the top.

[Captain Steel]

I guess it depends on how many lesser-known gems you chose to put on your list ... and how many you down-voted just because you know they would make it to the top.

I down-voted, but not in the way you think!
If anything, I felt my list was too mainstream (but with a focus on older, groundbreaking films).
I stated this elsewhere, but I didn't have a single Star Wars film on my list... except for "Awakens" - that film is AWESOME! (kidding).

[Ðèstîñy]

90. War of the Worlds (1953, Byron Haskin) ~ 20th
88. Galaxy Quest (1999, Dean Parisot) ~ 12th
87. Back to the Future Part III (1990, Robert Zemeckis) ~ I had this on my list, but ran out of space, and had to off it.
82. The Hidden (1987, Jack Sholder) ~ 3rd

[JayDee]

When I saw Avatar at the cinema I had a great time, I thought it was an amazing experience seeing it on the big screen in 3D; it made for a really immersive, mindblowing experience that felt like a real event. As I said however, it was a great 'experience'. I've still never rewatched on my own TV to see what it's like as an actual 'film'. However perhaps the fact that I haven't revisited it, despite someone buying me the DVD almost as soon as it came out, already says a lot about what I thought of it as a film.

Oh and The Hidden is really good fun. I wrote about it here if anyone's interested - JayDee's review of The Hidden (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=922299#post922299)

[edarsenal]

seen Avatar, not on my list
Have not watched all of Nausicaä so I can't, technically, say I watched it, but do intend to at some point though it may had fallen short on my list, but would have been close


My List: 2/25
#7 Strange Days (#81)
#11 Silent Running (#76)

Watched: 15/22

[cricket]

I thought Nausicaa was very good, but it came a lot closer to making my animation list than it did this one. I thought it would place a lot higher.

I don't dislike Avatar, but I saw it at the movies and it seemed to go on forever. I just wanted to get the hell out of there.

[gbgoodies]

I missed Avatar in the movie theater, but I watched it on Blu-Ray, and it looks amazing, but the story is only okay. I have a 3-disc Blu-Ray set that has an extended version of the movie, but I haven't watched that version yet. Has anyone seen the extended version? Is it worth watching?

I liked Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, but I didn't love it. Maybe if there was less stuff about insects in the movie I might have enjoyed it more. :shrug:


Seen: 17-1/2 out of 22
My list: 3 so far

16) Source Code (2011)
21) Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
23) Galaxy Quest (1999)

[Sexy Celebrity]

It's late at night in the Top 100 Sci-Fi Films Countdown thread.

It's time for a TEST.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3geqANaVig

[Nope1172]

78
Escape From New York
(1981, John Carpenter)
https://www.movieforums.com/images/lists/scifi/Tafh3IL.jpg
67 Points, 4 Lists

[Nope1172]

77
Guardians of the Galaxy
(2014, James Gunn)
https://www.movieforums.com/images/lists/scifi/OC1bFC5.jpg
70 Points, 9 Lists

[Nope1172]

The Stats

Escape From New York
https://www.movieforums.com/images/lists/scifi/tumblr_ni0545ij3T1qzr8nao1_500.gif
Another 1st placer. Nothing else to special about this one. It wasn't tied with anything.

Layout: 1st, 7th, 9th, 20th

Guardians of the Galaxy
https://www.movieforums.com/images/lists/scifi/EZfT8Z.gif
This film has been on the most lists so far with 9. It also represents the biggest jump between the points of two films that we've had so far with a 3 point difference between this and Escape From New York. It wasn't tied with anything.

Layout: 8th, 14th, 17th (x3), 22nd (x2), 23rd, 24th

[Iroquois]

Another 1st placer.

https://media.giphy.com/media/xnvXXXbNxjxok/giphy.gif

[Sunomis]

Snake Plissken ? Happy to see him there, but ... I thought he was dead ...

[Camo]

I like Escape From New York but haven't seen it in years. Not seen Guardians of the Galaxy and probably won't anytime soon.

[cricket]

I like both movies but didn't consider voting for either one.

[Chypmunk]

Escape From New York is quite fun, not seen Guardians Of The Galaxy yet.

Today's curse of the were-monk lands on these two...
76. Demon Seed (1977)
75. E.T. The ExtraTerrestrial (1982)

[The Gunslinger45]

Two from my list! I have been a fan of Snake Plissken since high school. I loved Escape from LA when I saw it on TV, thought it was awesome when I saw it uncut, then fell in love with Escape from New York. Escape from New York deserves to be on this list. It was my number 20.

Guardians of the Galaxy was one of the best movies I saw that year. It was a lot of fun with plenty of humor. It was my number 17.


17. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
20. Escape from New York (1981)

My List: 2
Seen: 17/24

[ScarletLion]

I like Escape From New York but haven't seen it in years. Not seen Guardians of the Galaxy and probably won't anytime soon.

Exactly the same as me.

[Miss Vicky]

I've seen both but neither were in consideration for my ballot.

[Citizen Rules]

Escape From New York, fun but not a great film.

Haven't seen the other one. Nor do I plan too.

[JayDee]

Well I had one of those films on my list. I wonder which one. :shrug:

:p Yes I did indeed have Guardians on my list. I was one of the three people to have it at #17. It was the only 'superhero' film I included on my list. While you can argue for many of them technically being sci-fi I don't feel like they really qualify.

[AdamUpBxtch]

Two films I've seen and liked, but neither were on my list. Its been years since I've seen Escape to New York, which is why It didn't end up on my list because I forgot about it. I gotta give it a rewatch. Guardians of the Galaxy was fine but I didn't love it. It was never even close to ending up on my list, there were a bunch of other MCU films that would of gotten on my list first over it, If I was even a huge fan of the MCU or superheros in general which I'm not. The only Superhero film that was even close to ending up on my list was Thor but it didn't make the cut.

Seen: 13/24

My List: 4/24
3. Looper (100)
13. Avatar (80)
14. 28 Days Later (85)
24. Source Code (92)

[Harry Lime]

I don't think any from my list have made it yet. The fix is in.

[Captain Steel]

Two films I've seen and liked, but neither were on my list. Its been years since I've seen Escape to New York, which is why It didn't end up on my list because I forgot about it. I gotta give it a rewatch. Guardians of the Galaxy was fine but I didn't love it. It was never even close to ending up on my list, there were a bunch of other MCU films that would of gotten on my list first over it, If I was even a huge fan of the MCU or superheros in general which I'm not. The only Superhero film that was even close to ending up on my list was Thor but it didn't make the cut.

Seen: 13/24

My List: 4/24
3. Looper (100)
13. Avatar (80)
14. 28 Days Later (85)
24. Source Code (92)

Plus, Thor isn't science fiction - he's Norse Mythology! ;) (Let debates commence!)

I put two superhero movies on my list, you can guess what the first one is, and the second was Spider-Man (2002) - which I thought was a very well done science fiction / comic book movie (and since the list is limited to 25, I include Spider-Man I & II within my single Spider-Man vote).

[Holden Pike]

https://media.giphy.com/media/oTcESYsgkjU1W/giphy.gif

Guardians of the Galaxy made my list, down near the bottom. Too damn much fun. I knew the team from Marvel Comics, though they were never favorites, but James Gunn and company made a ridiculously entertaining flick and a welcome, hilarious addition to the Marvel Movie universe. As much as I like this flick, if I had been seven-years-old when it was released, I am sure I would believe this is the single greatest piece of cinema yet created by humans.

My List
18. The Hidden (#82)
23. Guardians of the Galaxy (#77)

[Clazor]

I have a 3-disc Blu-Ray set that has an extended version of the movie, but I haven't watched that version yet. Has anyone seen the extended version? Is it worth watching?

Extends some scenes, adds some new ones and gives a bit more backstory to Neytiri, but overall it just adds 15min of runtime. Great if you liked the movie and want more, but in the end it's filler. I have the same extended version (mine even has two different extended cuts...or four, as the dvds has their own extended versions) and I like both cuts, but I think I prefer the longer one.

[CosmicRunaway]

I really enjoy both Escape from New York and Guardians of the Galaxy, but neither made my final list. I feel like I should have put Guardians on there though. I don't think it's the best Marvel movie, but it's probably my favourite one. It's also the only one I would've considered for this Countdown as well.

Seen: 17/24
My List: 3

01. Dredd (2012) - #96
...
09. Galaxy Quest (1999) - #88
...
22. Strange Days (1995) - #81

[Clazor]

Escape from New York is a very entertaining film (though I do perfer Big trouble in little China myself), and it held out longer than I thought it would. Sadly it got cut from my list. Surprisingly enough to make room for the one above it. I had Guardians of the Galaxy on my #22 spot. It's in my top 5 Marvel movies and the only Marvel movie to make my list. Great soundtrack, great cast, funny as all hell and totally ernest in it's atempt to try a galaxy full of idiots, them included.

Seen 15/24

My list:

7. Wreck-it Ralph
---
20. Silent Running
---
22. Guardians of the Galaxy

[seanc]

Yup, and I stand by my prediction : I don't think people remember the Terminator as fondly as they do the Matrix. And not as many people, for that matter.

You should make a top ten predction. I did on the first page, and look forward to being way off.

[AdamUpBxtch]

Plus, Thor isn't science fiction - he's Norse Mythology! ;) (Let debates commence!)
.

Well it says Sci-Fi on IMDB :p

Thor is easily one of the best MCU films in my opinion and is the only one that came close to making my list but didn't. My favorite "superhero" film in general is Kick Ass, which doesn't have any super beings in it and isn't sci-fi or it'd be on my list.

[Holden Pike]

You should make a top ten prediction. I did on the first page, and look forward to being way off.

Oh, yeah. I'll play.

MY GUESS AT THE TOP TEN
1. 2001: A Space Odyssey
2. Blade Runner
3. Alien
4. Star Wars
5. Mad Max: Fury Road
6. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
7. The Empire Strikes Back
8. Back to the Future
9. Terminator 2: Judgment Day
10. The Matrix

[TheUsualSuspect]

Guardians of the Galaxy is a lot of fun, but did not make my list.

Avatar on the other hand, did. People like to tear it apart, but it is competent and entertaining story telling. Cameron created a world that people responded to, with technology that advances the medium. I still think it looks great and is fun to watch, definitely a top Sci/Fi film. It was my #17.

#17: Avatar
#21: Donnie Darko

[Sunomis]

You should make a top ten predction. I did on the first page, and look forward to being way off.

My prediction list (not my actual list by any means)

1) 2001, A Space Odissey
2) Star Wars
3) Blade Runner
4) Brazil
5) Alien
6) The Matrix
7) Terminator (see : I stand somewhat corrected)
8) Mad Max
9) Back to The Future
10) Interstellar

[Nope1172]

I plan on having a top ten prediction game when we get to the final 10.

[Holden Pike]

I plan on having a top ten prediction game when we get to the final 10.

Sure. By then we will pretty much know what is left, it's just a matter of guessing the order. This is guessing before we even get there.

[Sunomis]

Oh, yeah. I'll play.

MY GUESS AT THE TOP TEN
1. 2001: A Space Odyssey
2. Blade Runner
3. Alien
4. Star Wars
5. Mad Max: Fury Road
6. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
7. The Empire Strikes Back
8. Back to the Future
9. Terminator 2: Judgment Day
10. The Matrix

Hey! I promise, I did not peek :)

[seanc]

Oh, yeah. I'll play.

MY GUESS AT THE TOP TEN
1. 2001: A Space Odyssey
2. Blade Runner
3. Alien
4. Star Wars
5. Mad Max: Fury Road
6. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
7. The Empire Strikes Back
8. Back to the Future
9. Terminator 2: Judgment Day
10. The Matrix

I had six of those in my prediction. I will be very interested where Matrix will stand. I'm not convinced top ten. I would trade out T2 for my prediction of Solaris if I was a big fat cheater. Fury Road is interesting, it occured to me but I thought too soon.

[seanc]

Looking forward to the list Nope, and the eventual crowning of 2001.

Top ten in no particular order: 2001, Alien, New Hope, Blade Runner, Back To The Future, The Thing, Solaris, Empire Strikes Back, Children Of Men, Jurassic Park.

Here's mine again if anyone wants to hit me with the your way off stick.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I don't think any from my list have made it yet. The fix is in.
Good.

[AdamUpBxtch]

Oh, yeah. I'll play.

MY GUESS AT THE TOP TEN
1. 2001: A Space Odyssey
2. Blade Runner
3. Alien
4. Star Wars
5. Mad Max: Fury Road
6. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
7. The Empire Strikes Back
8. Back to the Future
9. Terminator 2: Judgment Day
10. The Matrix

Mad Max Fury Road, gotta say I'd be surprised if it's in the top 10 but i'm hoping its up there somewhere its one of my favorites from 2015.

seanc I'd have no problem with that being the top 10 ;D

[Chypmunk]

G'wan then I'll jump on the waggony band ...

1. Blade Runner
2, Alien
3. 2001: A Space Odyssey
4. Terminator 2: Judgement Day
5. Terminator
6. The Thing
7. Mad Max: Fury Road
8. Metropolis
9. Star Wars (ep. IV)
10. Back To The Future

[Captain Steel]

1. Star Trek The Motion Picture
2. Star Trek II The Wrath of Khan
3. Star Trek The Motion Picture
4. Star Trek III The Search for Spock
5. Star Trek IV Nimoy Saves The Whales
6. Star Trek The Motion Picture
7. Star Trek The Motion Picture
8. Star Trek VI The Undiscovered Country
9. Star Trek The Motion Picture
10. Star Trek V What Does God Need With A Starship?

"aint I a stinker?" ;)

[seanc]

G'wan then I'll jump on the waggony band ...

1. Blade Runner
2, Alien
3. 2001: A Space Odyssey
4. Terminator 2: Judgement Day
5. Terminator
6. The Thing
7. Mad Max: Fury Road
8. Metropolis
9. Star Wars (ep. IV)
10. Back To The Future

I wouldn't be surprised if only one Star Wars make it, but if that's the case I think it's Empire. Surprised no one else thinks Children Of Men. Probably one of the five I feel most confident in.

[Chypmunk]

I wouldn't be surprised if only one Star Wars make it, but if that's the case I think it's Empire. Surprised no one else thinks Children Of Men. Probably one of the five I feel most confident in.
You may well be right about the Star Wars franchise, it wouldn't surprise me.
As for Children Of Men - it's certainly a decent film but I've never regarded it as anything more than that myself.

[The Rodent]

Looking at some of these predictions, I hope 2001 doesn't take the top spot.
Sorry but, I think it's garbage. Most overrated sci-fi of all time.