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0:00 - Intro
0:21 - Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan
1:54 - Blade Runner
3:37 - Terminator 2: Judgment Day
5:25 - Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
6:55 - Inception
8:41 - Alien
10:22 - The Matrix
12:16 - Denis Villeneuve’s Dune (part 1)
14:08 - Interstellar
15:46 - 2001: A Space Odyssey
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After her family is killed and her homeworld occupied, young Kathreen Martin is sent to the distant world of Furoris for re-education. She will live the rest of her life as a serf - to be bought and sold as a commodity of the Imperial Network.
When her only chance of escape is ruined, a chance mistaken identity offers her a new life as the orphaned daughter of a First-Citizen Senator and heiress to a vast fortune.
She vows to claw her way into power to sit among the worlds’ elite. Then, with her own hands, she will reap bloody vengeance on them all.
But to beat them, she must play their game. And she must play it better than them all.
BLACK MILK
Prometheus has the chance to bring his wife back from the dead, but doing so will mean the destruction of Earth.
Spanning time, planets and dimensions, Black Milk draws to a climactic point in a post-apocalyptic future, where humanity, stranded with no planet to call home, fights to survive against a post-human digital entity that pursues them through the depths of space.
Five lives separated by aeons are inextricably linked by Prometheus’s actions:
Ystil.3 is an AI unit sent back in time from the distant future to investigate Prometheus’s discovery...
The mysterious Lydia has devoted her life to finding a planet that the last remaining humans can call home…
Tom Jones (he’s a HUGE fan!) is an AI trapped inside a digital subspace, lost and desperate to find his way back to his beloved in real-time…
Dr Norma Stanwyck is a neuroscientist from 24th Century Earth whose personal choices ripple throughout time...
Prometheus must learn the necessity of death or the entire universe will be swallowed by his grief.
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I like this list. I put The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951), Dark City and Arrival in my top 10.
I'd add Forbidden Planet. It literally defined the genre for decades.
It also showed the studios that giving sci-fi movies a higher budget was, in fact, profitable.
Honorable Mention to The Forbidden Planet (1956) and The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951).
Good list, but I would have included Forbidden Planet. Literally, none of the movies on your list would exist if not for Forbidden Planet. It showed Hollywood and the audience that sci-fi cinema could be about more than just Flash Gordon style adventures for children, and could delve into deeper themes and concepts. With it's groundbreaking visual effects, incredible set design, and innovative electronic music score, it changed everything for the sci-fi genre in film and opened the way for the explosion of more adult oriented sci-fi films in the 60s and 70s and onwards.
Monsters from the Id.
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yeah bump off Interstellar.
1st time the "flying saucer" is operated by humans! Before that, it was always seen as an alien craft, but in this one it's from Earth, and apparently it is part of a fleet! This film was the inspiration for Star Trek, as a whole, and I assume, for Starfleet in particular!
I think you'd need a longer list but I'd definitely add the original ''Solaris'' (1972).
Came here to suggest that film. It is amazing.
And also Stalker.
@@brettcoster4781 certainly but if I could pick only 1 Tarkovski SF film it would be Solaris.
I'd have included Moon (2009) as well. That cosmic loneliness really gets to you if you watch it alone late at night with the lights off.
not really sci fi though.
Mostly I agree with you - in particular for placing “2001” at the top spot. I’d also add a some of the “classics”, like “Metropolis” or “Forbidden Planet” (if only for the fact that it was inspired by William Shakespeare!).
I’ve re watched Total Recall the most, so that must be no.1 !! 🤯🤯🤯😎😎😎👍👍👍
" Silent Running " , " The Day The Earth Stood Still " ( the original ) .
I agree on Silent Running That is a thought provoking movie and kind of sad
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I had the chance to see 2001 as a teen in an art theater during the 80s. What an amazing experience!
I saw it at the age of eight in the year it first came out. And I understood what it meant to the surprise of my Dad.
Me and my GF have started a marathon of these films today, just watched Wrath Of Khan. :)
There are several I wouldn't have included on my list, but the three I would add are Children of Men, Arrival, and Gattaca.
John Carpenter’s The Thing deserves a spot in this top 10
not really sci fi
@@purefoldnz3070the antagonist is literally an alien that arrived on a UFO, it's a sci Fi movie.
@@TheloniusRichtofen my comment meant its more of a horror movie or thriller than high concept sci fi.
@@purefoldnz3070 sci Fi is sci Fi, it doesn't matter what more of a genre it is.
@@TheloniusRichtofen not really, you can have science fiction films that are horror movies first like Alien for example and the Thing which is a B movie horror. Its a sub genre called science fiction-horror.
I agree with others that ‘The day the earth stood still’ and ‘Forbidden planet’ should be on the list. I would also like to suggest ‘Silent running’. Environmentally thought provoking, especially for the time it was made - it was released in 1972.
I love the Fifth Element for being a very entertaining ride. I would add the Martian for being one of the best book adaptions I have ever seen.
Great list. So many to choose from. I guess Gravity would be one my choices. It’s a 90 minute thrill ride with some great visuals and a character determination to survive against the all odds.
excellent picks, darryl!
An impossible task really - but a strong list. I think a few 'honourable mentions' would have helped (not really cheating) and others below have mentioned a few equally good contenders for the list. I'd need time to get below a Top 25 I think - 'Planet of the Apes' 'The Ultimate Warrior' 'Soylent Green' anyone?
Soylent green is a favourite. As well as Logans Run, THX1138. Love the 70”s sci-fi
Awesome! Just off the top of my head, I might include Her and A Scanner Darkly.
Love Her!
I would like to add an honorable mention - The Last Starfighter.
Very good list, hard to argue with any of them, and sober, intelligent analysis. Well done young man...
Solid list, thank you Darrel. My list would probably include: The Thing (1982) Blade Runner 2049 Predator (1987) Moon The Mist Rise of/Dawn of/War for the Planet of the Apes trilogy (dawn being the best of the three) 12 Monkeys Sunshine The more i thought about it, the more i realised how hard this mustve been to whittle it down to only 10.
The Thing is more B movie horror
I'm surprised Moon isn't included. Top 5 for sure!
Brilliant list! Well done! ❤
Nice... next you have to do the Top 10 Underrated Sci-Fi Movies of All Time🙏
Great idea! 👍
Great list! Normally with this kind of thing I would be swapping loads of entries, but the only changes I would make here is to swap Interstellar for Forbidden Planet, and I would have Fist Contact as my Star Trek entry. I also have massive soft spots for The Black Hole, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Thing and Ad Astra, plus other films in the franchises mentioned. I do like Interstellar but it's not top 10 for me!
If I was asked I could not respect the 10 limit.
Have to strongly disagree with Ad Astra. The science in that is abysmal. Also "space pirates"? - You've got to be kidding me.
A lot of people did not like The Black Hole. That ending left ppl scratching their heads but I enjoyed the film. Glad to see someone who put it in their top 10.
Fist Contact? I think that one belongs on the Top Ten Chop-Socky Movies list.
Having a limit of 10 is a constraint. I did wonder is Forbidden Planet would have mode the list, being such a fantastic milestone movie of the 50s; but no… I guess I was not surprised to see Dune on the list. Being a 2-part affair, the new Dune is allowed the luxury of time to tell a bigger story, something that the 1984 version was declined. My preference is still for Lynch's efforts on the basis of Set dressing, Costumes (the still-suits in this version looked more appropriate), Creature effects (I though the worms were better executed), and Casting. No animated entries? Oshii's Ghost in the Shell for instance. Or Otomo's Akira?
I don't think i could include interstellar in my top10, it goes from super accurate physics to ignoring it depending on the needs of the plot, which is usually forgivable, but in this case the physics is half of the story. Exchange it for "the thing" (carpenter version) and I'd pretty much agree.
Nice list. Avatar, The forbidden planet, Close encounters of the third kind, The fifth element, Planet of the apes (original)
Moon!
Would be interesting to see this list including animated movies as well.
Yes, films like Akira, Ghost in the Shell, and Paprika need to referenced for their cumulative effect on other films, such as The Matrix and Inception.
For tense, never-a dull-moment, thought-provoking sci-fi that takes place on Earth, I'd choose _Arrival_ over any Matrix any day.
Kubrick's Clockwork Orange
Only thing I would add is Equilibrium. I feel like the drug-induced reality (alla PKD) is it’s own sub genre of sci-fi and Equilibrium exemplifies it
Another great list
2001: A Space Odyssey: "...that triggers a leap in their revolution..." - think you meant evolution. Great reviews.
Very solid list!
Gattaca
I love the fact that you didn't apologize at the beginning of the video...just went straight to it telling us your faves👍🏿There's no way everyone is going to agree.
My top 25 Favorite Sci-Fi movies. I had to put in my guilty pleasures. =) 1. The Matrix 2. Aliens 3. Terminator 2 4. Star Wars 5. Galaxy Quest 6. WarGames 7. The Last Starfighter 8. Hands of Steel 9. Critters 10. Robocop 11. Innerspace 12. The Lawnmower Man 13. Cyborg She 14. Cocoon 15. Demolition Man 16. Dark City 17. Enemy Mine 18. Blade Runner 19. Short Circuit 20. Starship Troopers 21. Soldier 22. Equilibrium 23. The Eliminators 24. Cherry 2000 25. The Fly
great vid as usual i'll have to rewatch inception, i've forgotten most of it
The fact that Contact rarely gets an love from sci fi fans just shows how many sci fi fans ONLY watch it for cool tech and dystopias and nothing else
A really good list.
Great list! Personally I would have Arrival in the top 3. I would also take out T2 and add Ex Machina in its place. Honourable mentions to Moon, Her & Colossus: The Forbin Project
Kudos for mentioning Colossus :) Always felt it was way too unknown and underappreciated.
Should have mentioned Metropolis 1927 and Forbidden Planet 1956 as others are mentioning the true pioneers of Sci-Fi🤨. Enjoyable watch thankyou☺
Hey there. Great Video - always love sci-fi lists for some reason - your ten are not mine though four or five would carry across - there would certainly be no Star Trek, Star Wars or Terminator in mine. Forbidden Planet, Arrival, Contact - Solaris maybe (either one (shock!) I enjoy both in different ways) - really liked Bladerunner 2049 though - top 10's are difficult...
no mention of Aliens, Akira, or Ghost in the shell? really?
Are you referring to the Ghost In The Shell (1995) anime or the live action (2017) ? I thought the anime was phenomenal.
He actually did mention Aliens.
@@rodneymckay8860 Definitely the anime. The live-action version just didn't hit the same spot.
Alita: Battle Angel The last Starfighter Wing Commander Total Recall John Carter
Great list! Unfortunately, there are too many solid sci fi movies out there as mentioned by other comments on this page. DREDD anyone?
Hi Darrel, thanks for your list. I would swap The wrath of Kahn for Arrival and reorder it a bit.
I can't say any of these movies does not deserve a place in the top 10 movies.
I would have Arrival, Gattaca, and Brazil in there somewhere.
Nice list. I’d put The Prestige, Arrival, and Gattaca on here though.
The peacekeepers war would be one I’d include. A fitting end to the Farscape series.
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While I love 8 of the 10 movies on your list, respect one (2001) and was highly disappointed with one (Inception), my personal top 10 would be very different. In no particular order, Dune Part 1, Ad Astra, Gattaca, Blade Runner 2049, Oblivion, Interstellar, Annihilation, Arrival, Contact, and the 1984 version of Dune (yes, I love that movie, as flawed as it is). Memorable mentions for me would be Solaris, Rogue One, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, John Carter, Moon, Ex Machina, A Quiet Place, Edge of Tomorrow, Her, Cloud Atlas, and 12 Monkeys.
Make a list of underrated or underappreciated ones next, this list is what most sci fi or even normal maintsream ppl have already seen.
Ghost in the Shell (1995) was one of my top for sure.
Weird how time dilation is in interstellar but not in many other sci fi films! 🤯🤯🤯😎😎😎👍👍👍
Gordon's Alive! Very, very tricky to whittle this sort of thing down to 10. (Fir me Alien and the Thing are in there, oh and Arrival (honourable mentions for Edge of Tomorrow. and. Flash Gordon)
"Silent Running" (1972) Before R2D2 and C3PO, there were Huey, Dewey, and Louie... astro-droids re-trained for farming by a lone ecologist/astronaut trying to save the last of Earth's vegetation in domed enclosures on a ship on the outskirts of the solar system. Directed by the special effects legend who worked on "2001: A Space Odyssey", Douglas Trumbull , this slow-paced but thoughtful film stars Bruce Dern and features the music of Joan Baez. Careful, those droids will steal your heart!
I managed to watch 2001 at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign campus cinema in 1997 (the year and campus of Hal's "birth"). I would have Brazil and Gattaca in my top 10.
Never been able to get all the way through Blade Runner, so my 10 favourites are Forbidden Planet, Star Wars (IV), Wrath of Khan, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Terminator 2, 2010 (yes, not 2001), Contact, Alien, Empire Strikes Back, Predator.
Recommend some books from the subgenre diamond (ultra) hard sci fi.
Avatar, for the world building and spiritual depth. Arrival, for the mind-bending time reality. Sixth Sense, for the exquisite story telling and explosive plot twist. Signs, for the underlying metaphysical message of divine orchestration.
And The Fifth Element, for creative plot and delightful comic relief.
Good list. My only nit is that I would replace INTERSTELLAR (2014) with ARRIVAL (2016). I would also try to shoehorn in METROPOLIS (1927) a forerunner of most of the films here, and MINORITY REPORT (2002) which I think is quite underrated. Oh, and THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN (1971). I guess THE WRATH OF KHAN will have to go.
Personally I would swap "Forbidden Planet" for "Interstellar".
Everyone that sees this comment should watch Jodorowsky's Dune. It's a doc. that shows the original Dune was never made but is still influencing sci-fi. I'm surprised no on in the comments mentioned Contact, Lucy, The Abyss, or Waterworld (I know, but I liked it). A top 30 list or even more is a video I'd be interested in too.
Does anybody think that the Russian movie Stalker should make the list? I would've picked Aliens instead Alien for the list because it showed that even well armed humans were no match for the xeomorphs. Some possibilities for inclusion: Colossus: The Forbin Project The Andromeda Strain Solaris(the Russian version)
I agree, both Tarkovsky sci-fi films, Solaris and Stalker should be included.
I think the andromeda strain is worthy of mention. Very cerebral gripping plausible sci fi story garnered fron Micheal Crichtons book of the same name.
I wouldn't put 'Interstellar' or the new Dune, but that's just me.
If you haven’t done so already, do a top 10 of sci fi TV shows.
Good list but start with Metropolis.
_Arrival._ Absolutely _Arrival._
And I agree with everyone who says _Forbidden Planet._ I watched that movie several times as a child.
I can't say as I like the new version of Dune. I know that the 1984 version is visually dated, but the characters are much more developed in it vs. the 2021 version. Almost none of the characters in the 21 telling have any depth at all.
Thank you for that, I have much the same problem. Mainly for me is the lack of chemistry and familiarity, they all feel like strangers to each other, even the immediate family. A huge contrast to the Lynch version.
I’d like to see where you think Arrival and Annihilation would rank, or Pitch Black even.
I would also include Blade Runner 2049, Aliens and Avatar
A good list. But what you can see is that, if you leave Star Wars out of it, no one has really tried to make an epochal space opera. It remains to be seen how Dune will position itself here. I'm afraid we're going to get another 10 Spider Man movies before anyone tries their hand at one of the numerous novel templates.
Mmm don't know... Some of these are more like pop culture super hits but I wouldn't say are among the best. I thin arguably there are better movies than some in your list like Contact, Planet of the apes, The day the Earth stood Still, They Live, Dark City, Gravity, Soylent Green, to mention a few. May not be hits on The terminator level, but make for much more mature plots
One of my favorites is Serenity. Amazing action flick, much more enjoyable than Star Wars, to me. But I'd still keep SW in the list, and instead, remove Dune. Dune is good, but it's too moody for my taste. My overall favorite is The Matrix.
And Solaris ?
tough picks!!, sad not seen Forbidden Planet, Solaris or Children of Men, Blade runner should be more top and Dune part 1 and Inception I accepted but not agree being on the list and so above, but hey!!! are your picks anyways....
Good list but; Brainstorm, Videodrome, Heavy Metal, Altered States, Demon Seed. To name a few. You are likely too young to know some of these. I suggest you check them out.
I would definitely add --- FORBIDDEN PLANET PLANET OF THE APES MINORITY REPORT EX MACHINA JURASSIC PARK And you can't have a Star Trek movie on your list without at least giving honorable mention to GALAXY QUEST, which is the second-best Star Trek movie.
If you do a list of Guilty Pleasures: Space Station 76 Starship Troopers The Hidden Edge of Tomorrow Fahrenheit 451 The 5th Element
My only real quibble is that Dune Part 1 is, well, half a movie, and we haven't seen the second half yet. So leave it off the list (for now anyway) and substitute either Gravity or Dark City.
So... is Soylent Green not a thing anymore? I could go for a heaping helping of that good stuff, along with a can of refreshing Slurm.
Making a Top Ten list of anything is going to spark a host of "But what about ...?" comments. So I'll only add one name, Tarkovsky. And now for something completely different. I've seen a number of your videos but only just found out you also write. I'm a hobbyist author and like to support other small time authors, so this morning I bought both your books. Maybe there's enough to pay for a cup of coffee and a chocolate muffin. 👋
Seen all except Inception and ST
Blade Runner 2049 ... not even close...
I would replace Dune with The Day the Earth Stood Still.
He’s choosing all the right films just not necessarily in the right order.
All classic sci-fi films
I rate _Aliens_ above _Alien._
Some great sci fi movies not included in this list Solaris Children of Men Stalker Arrival Annihilation Mad Max Fury Road Ghost in The Shell(anime) The Thing World On Wire Coherence
My list: 2001: a Space Odyssey Alien The Thing Forbidden Planet A Boy and His Dog Predator Pi Interstellar Invasion of body snatchers Akira
Honorable mentions: The Time Machine (George Pal) War of the Worlds (original)
Not including Blader Runner 2049 or Aliens in a list like this...? Oh no :(
I would put The last hope above Empire as being more impactful on society. Empire may have been better but it was the world building and special effects of the first Star Wars movie that made it a genre defining game changer. I know 2001 is worshipped by sci fi fandom, it's actually my pin number as a homage and easy to remember but the movie itself is a bit too deeply vague for me. Having to interpret a work of art is masturbation as far as I'm concerned.
Does that star trek khan no of ulez
All the bs about love brings Interstellar down for me. Prefer Inception from Nolan tbh
He plays slap bass on a gravity bookcase of love. Utter drivel