Movies: Must see science fiction
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Tawnos
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Too true!
There’s some great sci fi movies but a huge chunk of the all time worst movies are made up of sci fi clunkers.
I watched Dune for the first time on the weekend, just to see what the story is kind of about. Interesting movie with some cool ideas put to the screen, but it was a complete mess as far as I'm concerned. I don't blame Lynch for that though, because it sounds like the studio interfered like crazy and the story seems impossible to adapt in 2-2.5 hours (hence why Villeneuve is doing it in 2 movies).
Funny, I thought the story was cliched. In fact, it's the exact same story as another film that came out the same time: Everest. At least Everest was based on real events.
I get why the movie is popular -- the sci-fi aspect is really strong and it's a great premise. I've just seen the same survival against-all-odds thing too many times.
I think The Martian is pretty good. Definitely worth a watch for almost anyone.
The only thing that bugged the crap out of me was how the psychology of the crew was handled. There was so much debate about how they would process the news of the situation. It felt shoehorned in for drama.
No person mentally unequipped would be allowed within 100 miles of a Mars mission. Psychological makeup would be the #1 requisite, above even the physical ones.
Staying away from the obvious recommendations: I liked Pitch Black.
The only thing that bugged the crap out of me was how the psychology of the crew was handled. There was so much debate about how they would process the news of the situation. It felt shoehorned in for drama.
No person mentally unequipped would be allowed within 100 miles of a Mars mission. Psychological makeup would be the #1 requisite, above even the physical ones.
Staying away from the obvious recommendations: I liked Pitch Black.
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i'm a big fan of David Lynch as I love Twin Peaks, most seem to hate Dune but I love it.
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I like Dune as well and I honestly don't see what is so bad about it. Everyone seems to hate it.
From my one recent viewing of it, the whole thing just felt like it moved too quickly. Paul all of a sudden has complete command of these powers that aren’t well explained and then trains a powerful army in a few minutes of screen time. The worms on Dune then go from a massive threat that can wipe everyone out, to a method of transportation for Paul and his army for no real conceivable reason. It’s just a lack of “showing your work” in the story, because they had to nail down what seem to be a billion plot points in 2 hours. Not well suited to being adapted to one movie.
And the Harkkonen lead guy with the floaty-suit was too silly for me to remotely take seriously.
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That is true. It was cut a little short. But I always excepted that because the Fremen learned to live with Shai Hulud and Paul drank the Water of Life and became practically omniscient. But I do get the point.From my one recent viewing of it, the whole thing just felt like it moved too quickly. Paul all of a sudden has complete command of these powers that aren’t well explained and then trains a powerful army in a few minutes of screen time. The worms on Dune then go from a massive threat that can wipe everyone out, to a method of transportation for Paul and his army for no real conceivable reason. It’s just a lack of “showing your work” in the story, because they had to nail down what seem to be a billion plot points in 2 hours. Not well suited to being adapted to one movie.
And the Harkkonen lead guy with the floaty-suit was too silly for me to remotely take seriously.
But Harkonnen was ok and close to the book. Trick effects obviously have matured since then.
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I'm glad I've seen a lot of these films but there are some, like Sunshine, that I have not seen. I still say Arrival was my favorite sci fi film of the last 10 years.
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Pretty much everything The Expanse. As for something else.....
Currently it's not at the "Must see" stage, as there is no material to view (Unless you count Minecraft Machinima, which actually isn't half bad) , but I would HIGHLY suggest reading the Remembrance of Earth's Past trilogy (aka: The Three Body Problem Trilogy). It's considered by far the best science fiction ever to come out of the eastern part of the world. Easily up there with Roadside Picnic (aka: Stalker). It's an epic tail that I highly suggest you go into blind.
The Chinese film industry has been trying to get the thing into movie form for what seems like forever now. They did make a motion picture out of the first book back in 2015, but it's been indefinitely tabled as by all accounts the final product is a complete and utter clusterf***. The Chinese see the trilogy as their Tolkien/Star Wars, and are taking their time with it. There is an animated works in production as well, though it's hard to find news in English on it.
SPOILERS!!!!!!
(Concept trailer for animated work)
(Actual Trailer for animated work)
I think the Chinese are going to skip right past the first book as it contains a ton of criticism on the Chinese cultural revolution.
Currently it's not at the "Must see" stage, as there is no material to view (Unless you count Minecraft Machinima, which actually isn't half bad) , but I would HIGHLY suggest reading the Remembrance of Earth's Past trilogy (aka: The Three Body Problem Trilogy). It's considered by far the best science fiction ever to come out of the eastern part of the world. Easily up there with Roadside Picnic (aka: Stalker). It's an epic tail that I highly suggest you go into blind.
The Chinese film industry has been trying to get the thing into movie form for what seems like forever now. They did make a motion picture out of the first book back in 2015, but it's been indefinitely tabled as by all accounts the final product is a complete and utter clusterf***. The Chinese see the trilogy as their Tolkien/Star Wars, and are taking their time with it. There is an animated works in production as well, though it's hard to find news in English on it.
SPOILERS!!!!!!
(Concept trailer for animated work)
(Actual Trailer for animated work)
I think the Chinese are going to skip right past the first book as it contains a ton of criticism on the Chinese cultural revolution.
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It's not "must see science fiction," but last year's Netflix movie I Am Mother was really good. I highly recommend it for people who like smart sci-fi.
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A malign star kept him
I also have the utmost respect regarding Shane Carruth's approach in Primer but he lost me with the scientific jargon.
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Anyone who hasn't seen it has to watch the right one. There are at least two versions.
One attempts, in sheerly catastrophic manner, to "explain" the plot of the movie before it even begins. I think it was done because the studio was afraid American audiences would be lost.
The other one, a brilliant must-see, begins in the bathroom without further explanation and trusts the viewer to enjoy watching the mystery unfold.
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Some additional items that have not been named that I love:
Wargames
Enemy Mine
Short Circuit
Flight of the Navigator
Lost in Space (I know many people hated it but I thought it was fine)
Men in Black (especially 1 and 3, but 2 was OK too)
Shape of Water
Amphibia Man (1961 Soviet film)
Gravity (stupid but very atmospheric)
Galaxy Quest
Minority Report
I, Robot (sure, it's no Azimov, but still pretty good even if very straightforward)
My favorites:
10. Men in Black trilogy
9. Time Masters (1982 French film)
8. Contact
7. Wargames
6. BttF trilogy
5. SW trilogy
4. Total Recall (original)
3. Ex Machina
2. Aliens
1. T2
Wargames
Enemy Mine
Short Circuit
Flight of the Navigator
Lost in Space (I know many people hated it but I thought it was fine)
Men in Black (especially 1 and 3, but 2 was OK too)
Shape of Water
Amphibia Man (1961 Soviet film)
Gravity (stupid but very atmospheric)
Galaxy Quest
Minority Report
I, Robot (sure, it's no Azimov, but still pretty good even if very straightforward)
My favorites:
10. Men in Black trilogy
9. Time Masters (1982 French film)
8. Contact
7. Wargames
6. BttF trilogy
5. SW trilogy
4. Total Recall (original)
3. Ex Machina
2. Aliens
1. T2
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NyQuil
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I liked the casting, and the visuals and atmosphere of Dune were memorable, but the story deviates too far from the book to be palatable.
It is also difficult to follow if you haven't read the book.
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