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Great Science Fiction Films
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The MatrixThe Matrix
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The best Sci-fi film out there, in my opinion. It's intelligent, clever, the effects just can't be beat, the characters are plain awesome, and it really makes you think.
Alien Quadrilogy (Alien/ Aliens /Alien 3 /Alien Resurrection)Alien Quadrilogy (Alien/ Aliens /Alien 3 /Alien Resurrection)
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Aliens is actually better than Alien, a rare case for a sequel, but they are both fantastic films that should be tops for any sci-fi lover. Alien 3 has its moments and the 4th is just a silly, but fun ride.
Invasion of the Body SnatchersInvasion of the Body Snatchers
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Creepy and suspenseful, this is the ultimate sci-fi classic.
The Terminator (Special Edition)The Terminator (Special Edition)
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Ground-breaking and suspenseful, this is easily one of the best sci-fi films out there. A great classic that people will surely be watching in years to come.
Terminator 2 - Judgment Day (Extreme DVD)Terminator 2 - Judgment Day (Extreme DVD)
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Rarely is a sequel better than its predecessor, but T2 is pretty darn close, if not tied. Better special effects and an awesome indestructable enemy really keeps you glued to the screen.
Independence Day (Single Disc Widescreen Edition)Independence Day (Single Disc Widescreen Edition)
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An awesome film with cool special effects and interesting characters.
Mars Attacks!Mars Attacks!
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Utterly funny and clever like only Tim Burton can imagine it. Complete with ensemble cast, this is unlike any other sci-fi out there.
Transformers (Two-Disc Special Edition + BD Live) [Blu-ray]Transformers (Two-Disc Special Edition + BD Live) [Blu-ray]
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An exciting and heart-pounding movie all around, Transformers has set the bar for effects and for entertaining sci-fi in general. Great performances, a suspenseful plot all help to make this one of the great sci-fi films out there.
Terminator 3 - Rise of the Machines (2-Disc Widescreen Edition)Terminator 3 - Rise of the Machines (2-Disc Widescreen Edition)
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Claire Danes really stuck out in this, and not in a good way, but I still really liked this. And I really dug the depressing ending.
The Fly (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)The Fly (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
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Creepy, dramatic and down right disgusting towards the end, especially when things start falling apart-literally. Jeff Goldblum does a fantastic and heart-breaking job. A great Sci-fi!
War of the Worlds (Widescreen Edition)War of the Worlds (Widescreen Edition)
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The effects are awesome and it really is suspenseful and exciting-until the end. But at least the other 90% of the film is great.
Signs (Vista Series)Signs (Vista Series)
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Actually my second fave M. Night film. He really knows how to create an eerie atmosphere and interesting characters. Pretty suspenseful and while I didn't love the ending, I didn't mind it either.
CloverfieldCloverfield
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A fast-paced heart-racing type of film. It's very short but so awesome from beginning to end. Very shaky filming actually enhances the viewing experience. The monster is pretty cool looking and I actually loved how it ended.
12 Monkeys (Special Edition)12 Monkeys (Special Edition)
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Chilling premise and weird characters really make this a standout of a film. You have to love Brad Pitt's cooky performance and the inevitable ending.
Children of Men (Widescreen Edition)Children of Men (Widescreen Edition)
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Dreary and elegant. An instant classic.
V for Vendetta (Two-Disc Special Edition)V for Vendetta (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Set in futuristic London, where so much is forbidden and the ultimate penalty is death, V for Vendetta is unlike any other comic book sci-fi's. It is brilliant in its intelligence and the main character V, played perfectly by Hugo Weaving is central and important to the plot. A wonderful film with a deeper message.
SunshineSunshine
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I'm only adding it to the list because the first 2/3 of the movie were brilliant and beautiful to watch. It felt so refreshing and different from so many other Sci-fi space films that I instantly loved it-but then those last 30 minutes or so were jaw-dropping-in a bad way.
Iron Man (Two-Disc Special Collectors' Edition)Iron Man (Two-Disc Special Collectors' Edition)
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This movie works so well and flawlessly because of Robert Downey Jr's pitch perfect performance. He's an extremely likeable character, even though he comes off as an arrogant and snobbish playboy. The actual plot is OK, not great, but it's still fun to watch.
Gattaca (Superbit Collection)Gattaca (Superbit Collection)
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A beautifully flawed futuristic world where babies are born genetically perfect is the center of this lovely film. It's dramatic and sad plot is made even more so with Ethan Hawke's subtle and heart-breaking performance.
Minority Report (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition)Minority Report (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Tom Cruise rocks in this. He owns this movie from beginning to end, making Minority Report a thrill to watch. A great cast and awesome special effects just add to the film.
Contact (Snap Case)Contact (Snap Case)
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Interesting premise keeps you glued and the effects are actually pretty neat. Ending falls a little flat but other than that it's a pretty decent sci-fi.
Sphere (Snap Case)Sphere (Snap Case)
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Not even that great, but for some reason I really like this film. It's compiled of great actors and cool special effects and shrouded in mystery. It gets a bit convoluted in the end there but still a great ride.
A.I. - Artificial Intelligence (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition)A.I. - Artificial Intelligence (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Told in 3 parts, AI is set in a future world were children are perfectly created, old robots are discarded like junk and Chanel perfume has all but disappaeared. It's sad and gloomy at times, but always beautiful to look at.