Top TEN greatest Sci-Fi/Fantasy movies
This list is based on what our editors consider the most
groundbreaking and influential, while at the same time provide a
complex plot and quality acting. Animated films are not
considered, as they would be a category all their own. Sequels,
Trilogies and associated films were all be considered in the
entirety and measured against single films as 1 entity. The
movie, or at last one in the franchise, must have been available
on DVD in 2005. We fully expect this list to change dramatically
over the course of the next few years due to the quality of
movies in this gendre having greatly increased over the last
decade.
10. The Princess Bride
This movie has all the elements a family adventure film should
have, with sword fights, comedic dialogue, interesting
characters, and of course, a central love story. This movie
proved that you did not have to have huge explosions, grotesque
villains and a huge body count for people to enjoy it.
9. Donnie Darko
This movie has almost no special effects, but was very well
received by those searching for a more intelligent science
fiction based movie. In this movie, the plot drives the story,
not the special effects.
8. Alien, the trilogy
Not one of our favourites, but we cannot ignore the impact this
movie has made since its original release in 1979. So many other
movies have tried, and failed, to use this movie's "there's
something in here" plot while the characters get picked off one
by one. This movie gave fear to regular stomach aches for
months.
7. Twelve Monkeys
Brad Pitt gives a stellar performance, and special effects be
damned, this is a truly incredible movie to watch. Some actors
are made for a role, and both Brad and Bruce Willis work
marvellously together to keep you glued to your seat.
6. Blade Runner
Speaking of actors that are perfect for certain roles, Harrison
Ford brings realism to a role of a private eye in the not so
distant future when artificial life become self aware.
5. Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind
Not only does Jim Carrey prove that he can play someone that is
not a complete moron, he shows that he can completely keep his
zany side in check and performs brilliantly in this incredible
movie that shows you the depths of love. The story continues to
surprise and entertain you throughout. A great movie to share
what that special loved one in your life. 4. E.T: The
Extra-Terrestrial
You should get a kick out of seeing a young and adorable Drew
Barrymore. This movie is for kids, or for you to relieve a part
of your childhood. It is very well put together, and fun to
watch even if it is just a puppet from space.
3. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
The only reason why these movies are not in the number one spot
is because of the fact that it is an adaption of an existing
novel, whereas the top two are actual original stories. That
being said, no movie is as well put together as Peter Jackson's
Middle Earth. If I have one complaint, it is the ending of the
last movie that just never seemed to end!
2. The Matrix Trilogy
If not for the commercial success the movie in the number on
spot, this would be considered the all time best. No other movie
is as well thought out as Matrix. It's only danger that could
have befallen this movie is to get into the Robert Jordan trap
(never ending series) so as to stretch out the story beyond
recognition. There were many critics of this last movie in this
series, but what could the producers do? There will always be
critics and you cannot satisfy everyone.
1. Star Wars Saga
Darth Vader is the only thing coming this now over
commercialized movie in the top 3. I am personally disgusted
with how commercial episode 6 was, and the fact that Mr. Lucas
tried to continue that aspect with Jar Jar Binks, and then
ultimately failed in his attempts to get back to what had been
missing since the Empire Strikes Back in Episode 3. But, the
characters behind the franchise has stayed in our hearts, as we
have played out many stories with our friends, on board games,
and online.