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Top Science Fiction: No Space Operas
Gattaca [1998]Gattaca [1998]
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Stylish, intelligent science fiction. Terrific performances.
The Day The Earth Stood Still [1951]The Day The Earth Stood Still [1951]
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Beautifully paced, sombre, thought-provoking and still watchable.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers [1956] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Invasion of the Body Snatchers [1956] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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A masterpiece of sweaty paranoia and much superior to the remake.
Dark Star [1974]Dark Star [1974]
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This is so funny, I just start laughing thinking about it. Very entertaining.
Westworld [1973] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Westworld [1973] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Becomes more disturbing the more you think about it. Yul Brynner has a terrific time!
Forbidden Planet - 50th Anniversary 2 Disc Special Edition [1956]Forbidden Planet - 50th Anniversary 2 Disc Special Edition [1956]
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A reworking of The Tempest that somehow works brilliantly. Manages to be both witty and genuinely unnerving.
Planet of the Apes -- 35th Anniversary Special Edition (2 discs) [1968]Planet of the Apes -- 35th Anniversary Special Edition (2 discs) [1968]
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Just see the original film and ignore all the crassly disposable sequels, remakes and spin-offs
The Andromeda Strain [1970]The Andromeda Strain [1970]
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A compelling and convincing story told in a plain documentary style. Gripping and utterly credible.
Blade Runner (The Director's Cut) [1982]Blade Runner (The Director's Cut) [1982]
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I'm sure that you knew this would be here.
Twelve Monkeys [1996]Twelve Monkeys [1996]
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Time-travel paradox movies usually have more holes in the plot than a crocheted blanket. Not this one.
Minority Report - Single Disc Edition [2002]Minority Report - Single Disc Edition [2002]
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Spielberg finally films the real thing. Wonderfully bleak.
Robocop [1988]Robocop [1988]
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A crude, violent satire and yet surprisingly upsetting, thanks mostly to Peter Weller's subtle performance.
Rollerball [1975] - Special EditionRollerball [1975] - Special Edition
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There is much more to this disturbing morality tale than the violence that was so misunderstood on its release.
Quatermass And The Pit [1967]Quatermass And The Pit [1967]
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Modest production values but good acting and a superb script from Nigel Kneale.
Sleeper [1973]Sleeper [1973]
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You probably think that I'm having a laugh here, but it all looks pretty plausible to me.
The Time Machine [1960]The Time Machine [1960]
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Very much of its era. George Pal's effects remain wonderful.
Incredible Shrinking Man [1957]Incredible Shrinking Man [1957]
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Much more sombre and less sensational than you might think.
Children Of Men (2-disc Special Edition) [2006]Children Of Men (2-disc Special Edition) [2006]
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A bleak but believable look into a dystopian future. Clive Owen's best film?
Solaris [1972]Solaris [1972]
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Very slow but utterly original and haunting.
Galaxy Quest [2000]Galaxy Quest [2000]
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Okay I really AM having a laugh here, but so will you.