T.L.
Foreman is the blogger at the terrific site The PC Principle, and one of the
masterminds behind the Back to Frank Black campaign.
Troy
introduces his list of top ten sci-fi films circa 2000 - 2013 below:
“As
always, another fantastic question. I sat down and thought about this one for a
while. I could go into plots, special effects, impact, blah blah, but I chose
my list a bit differently. Yes, those things are important, but for me, all the
films on my list I can watch over and over again and recommend to anyone
without hesitation.
So, with that being said, here is my list in no particular order.
I couldn't put them in order. Would have taken longer!
Sunshine - I will try and fit this movie on any
list that I can. Along with Serenity, as close to a perfect science
fiction film as there is.
Serenity - Joss Whedon already could have rested on
the cult status of Firefly, but taking a chance with a movie was a big gamble and
he came through with flying colors!
Pitch Black - Not much to say here except it's a
fantastic film. Very raw.
Frequency - A little known film with Dennis Quaid
and Jim Caviezel. A very interesting plot.
Moon - two words. Sam Rockwell
Dredd - Ran circles around the Sylvester
Stallone film. I hope they do a sequel.
Primer - the budget for this film was around
$7000. You may have to watch it a couple of times to understand it, but it's
well worth it.
Daybreakers - Ethan Hawkes stars in the vampire film
that takes place in the future. Very solid film.
Minority Report - Great action and one of my favorite Tom
Cruise movies.
The Mothman Prophecies - Based on a true story. Richard Gere
gives a fantastic performance in this creepy film.
Troy:
Great choices all around. I’m a pretty
big fan of The Mothman Prophecies, though it received mostly negative
reviews during its theatrical run. I
find the movie incredibly unnerving and creepy, and I like to haul it near
Halloween every year.
I’m
also glad to see that you have some love for Daybreakers, another
strong genre film of recent vintage that didn’t seem to get much attention, let
alone love.
I
remembered how much you like Sunshine, and so it’s good see that
title here on the list. That movie is
having a strong showing on the tally thus far…
I really need to see 'Daybreakers'. Great to see 'Pitch Black' get more votes, too. And 'Frequency' breakthrough! I thought I was the only more who admired that movie. Great list.
ReplyDeleteThanks leOpard13! Appreciate you taking the time to look through my list. Love the film Daybreakers, so sad not many people know about it and Frequency is just a gem. I thought the plot for the film was fascinating and the two leads were great in the film.
ReplyDeleteThe Mothman Prophecies, excellent choice.
ReplyDeleteI still think that this film will get remade and then it will get the positive reviews it deserved with another director's version. The subject matter fit in with '70s era bigfoot and Loch Ness monster.
SGB
Enjoyed Frequency myself. Nice film. This love for Daybreakers - it's been a film I've wanted to see Troy, but was cautious about. Well that's that then. I have to get it done.
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