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My Definitive Science Fiction Favourites.
2001: A Space Odyssey [1968]2001: A Space Odyssey [1968]
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What 2001 lacks in warmth and serenity, it makes up for in pulsating ideas. Style and no end of surprising shocks that will keep you interested, till you ask the point why did it end? 9/10.
Battlestar Galactica - The Mini Series [2003] [2004]Battlestar Galactica - The Mini Series [2003] [2004]
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Amazingly gritty and dexterous Sci-Fi. To the point, with warmth and serenity; with pulsating ideas. 9/10.
Contact [1997]Contact [1997]
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Profound and personally flamboyant Sci-Fi that opens your soul. 8/10.
Battlestar Galactica: Season 1 [2004]Battlestar Galactica: Season 1 [2004]
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Every episode has brilliant action from beginning to end. The real dexterity of life in space is freshly depicted, through war and personal losses. Nothing is ever simple or safe. 9/10.
Battlestar Galactica: Season 2 [2005]Battlestar Galactica: Season 2 [2005]
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Season 2 starts off great, with more revitalising stores, more riveting ideas and operatic scenery dominating the screen. 9/10.
Battlestar Galactica: Season 3 [2006] [2004]Battlestar Galactica: Season 3 [2006] [2004]
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The entire format is turned inside out yet again for the start of the third season, picking up a year on. After we return to the stars, subsequent fractures keep things fresh and fun. 9/10.
Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan - Directors Edition (Two Disc Set) [1982]Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan - Directors Edition (Two Disc Set) [1982]
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One of the best revenge sci-fi films made, puts the tough back into Fire Torpedos! 9/10.
Star Trek 4: Voyage Home Se DvdStar Trek 4: Voyage Home Se Dvd
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The Voyage Home is sweet, enigmatic and a good change of pace. 8.5/10.
Star Trek 6 - Undiscovered Country Se [1991]Star Trek 6 - Undiscovered Country Se [1991]
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Some people are frightened of Change. 8.5/10.
Solaris [1972]Solaris [1972]
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Classic of Russian Cinematography. 8.5/10.
Star Trek First Contact Se [1996]Star Trek First Contact Se [1996]
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Resistance Is Futile. 9/10.
Alien [1979]Alien [1979]
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Science Fiction and Horror all cleverly weaved to a maelstrom of action. 9/10.
Aliens [1986]Aliens [1986]
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A rare sequel that matches up to the first. 9/10.
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (Limited Edition, Includes Theatrical Version) [1980]Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (Limited Edition, Includes Theatrical Version) [1980]
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Pure Fantasy at it's best. Darker, better acting. 9/10.
Star Wars Episode 3 : Revenge of the Sith (2 Disc Edition) [2005]Star Wars Episode 3 : Revenge of the Sith (2 Disc Edition) [2005]
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Redeems the previous abysmal films. 9/10.
Firefly - The Complete Series [2003]Firefly - The Complete Series [2003]
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Puts the Western back into the Sci-Fi Genre. If there ever was one, its a unique concoxition. 9.5/10.
A.I. Artificial Intelligence [2001] - 2 disc setA.I. Artificial Intelligence [2001] - 2 disc set
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Another Definitive Sci-Fi Classic, we miss you Kubrick. 9/10.
Blade Runner: The Final Cut (2-Disc Special Edition) [1982]Blade Runner: The Final Cut (2-Disc Special Edition) [1982]
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Classic. 10/10.