Every time.įavourite action sci-fi is undoubtedly Aliens Directors Cut. The scene where the machine is revealed for the first time and the newsreader voices over with that 'first test of a machine built through co-operation with an extra-terrestrial intelligence' puts the hairs on my neck straight up. My favourite hard sci-fi film is probably Contact. It's not silly, it has a message and is thoughtful. It's actually my favourite science fiction film of the '50s.

The Day the Earth Stood Still (original) - Well because I was asked by Derek S-H to add it to the list and because of my nick and avatar image, I'll add this film. Well, that last point isn't a reason for it being great, but so what. Gore Vidal, one of my favourite authors is also in it. Gattaca - Thoughtful take on the dangers of abuse of genetics and privilege. I've read the book and seen all the Apes film, but the original is the one that hits home every time for me. Planet of the Apes (original) - Always loved this dystopian take of the future of humanity. An interesting take on first contact with alien life. Some great actors involved in a thinking science fiction film about a subject that'll eventually come about.Īrrival - Amy Adams was great in this. This film added fuel to the fire.Įx Machina - Again, for the reasons above. I've always thought about what would happen once man finally created artificial sentience/sapience. Nominated for saturn award for best scifi film, but lost out to the MatrixĪn early film about VR simulation and an early Roland Emerich filmīlade Runner (original) - Just love the story behind this. Starring Rufus Sewell, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly, Richard O'Brien, and William HurtĪnother film that could easily be a philip k dick bookīasically world is not what it seems without giving the plot away. Hidden/forgotten gems (not previously mentioned i think)Ĭlassic philip k dick plot, man is in world that is not as it seems Hugo weaving is brilliant considering he acts through a mask for the whole film, yet manages to convey emotions

In a parallel to 1984 john hurt is good as the main protagonist V For Vendetta, though maybe not classed as scifi anymore? Matrix ground breaking and the nearest we get to a live action neuromancer There must be one everyone likesīlade runner 2049 brilliant cinematography

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