The Top 25 Sci-Fi Movies of the 21st Century | Deadline Nov 17 (REVISED, 2 days earlier!)

[The Stingray]

Alright, after many back-and-forths I have decided on the terms and conditions.

 

- The Top 25 sci-fi films of the 21st century. As Mr. Ghost pointed out, 'all time' lists are a dime a dozen, and I agree with him.

 

NOTE: I will also accept Top 20 lists, in case there are those who feel that 25 is too difficult.

 

- For a film to be considered eligible it needs to be listed as sci-fi on IMDb. However, there are two exceptions to this rule...

 

- Superhero movies are not eligible. Although many superhero flicks fall into the sci-fi category, this will be a non-superhero list. Besides, I believe ED does the superhero thing annually, so there is always room for them there.

 

- 2014 sci-fi films are not eligible. I am using IMDb for this as well, so if a movie is listed as 2014 on IMDb, it wont get in.

 

NOTE: The following film(s) have been exempted from the IMDb rule: The Prestige, Space Cowboys, Total Recall (2012)

 

- The preliminary deadline is set to 3 weeks from now, Wednesday, November 19th.

 

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

 

Now put those noggins to work and get cracking on them lists! 

 

Also, for the sake of suspense, I'd appreciate it if some members would PM me their lists instead of posting them here.  

Edited October 30, 2014 by The Stingray

[Rsyu]

Huge SF fan here, I'd participate for certain.

 

I'd submit my list after I watch interstellar though, on 11/06. 

[rukaio101]

How long do you reckon until it gets derailed by arguments over whether Gravity is sci-fi?

[The Stingray]

How long do you reckon until it gets derailed by arguments over whether Gravity is sci-fi?

 

I'll let IMDb decide, and according to it, it's sci-fi.

[4815162342]

I'm in. Gravity is Sci-Fi. The bigger argument is whether to consider superhero movies sci-fi or not.

 

Either a Top 50 all-time or Top 25 of the 21st Century.

Edited October 27, 2014 by 4815162342

[Rsyu]

I agree with Gravity being Sci-fi. I think superhero movies are a genre of their own. 

[Spidey Freak]

Though I don't agree that superhero and sci-fi are always mutually exclusive genres, I think this should be a non-superhero list.

[chasmmi]

I imagine letting IMBD/BOM decide the genre is the best bet.

 

(I'd also personally disqualify anything released this year [or at least since June] to prevent the 'new and shiny' effect giving a film an exxagerated position.)

 

 

Otherwise Interstellar will win this because of how recent in peoples minds it is and there's been no time for reflection and multiple rewatches (in non-cinematic settings too) to give a true opinion of a film.

[4815162342]

Though I don't agree that superhero and sci-fi are always mutually exclusive genres, I think this should be a non-superhero list.

It really comes down to the individual films. Nolan and Burton's Batman films aren't, but Batman and Robin is. Iron Man 1 and 2 aren't, but Extremis makes Iron Man 3 one. And so on.

So yeah, better to entirely exclude them.

[Spidey Freak]

OTOH stuff like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Her should totally be eligible!

 

The Prestige is the only fucker that is hard to categorize due to its multiple interpretations.

[The Stingray]

Though I don't agree that superhero and sci-fi are always mutually exclusive genres, I think this should be a non-superhero list.

 

I'm leaning towards this, but we'll see. I'll let some more people chime in. I mean, something like Guardians is as sci-fi as they come, right?

[4815162342]

Prestige has a teleportation device central to the plot. It's a period sci-fi.

Edited October 27, 2014 by 4815162342

[Rsyu]

What about animation films such as Wall-E? Eligible?

[The Stingray]

I imagine letting IMBD/BOM decide the genre is the best bet. - Yeah, consistency is key here.

 

(I'd also personally disqualify anything released this year [or at least since June] to prevent the 'new and shiny' effect giving a film an exxagerated position.) - Good idea!

 

Otherwise Interstellar will win this because of how recent in peoples minds it is and there's been no time for reflection and multiple rewatches (in non-cinematic settings too) to give a true opinion of a film.

[4815162342]

I'm leaning towards this, but we'll see. I'll let some more people chime in. I mean, something like Guardians is as sci-fi as they come, right?

The best thing might be for you or a chosen panel to screen superhero film nominations to determine if they're kosher.

[The Stingray]

The best thing might be for you or a chosen panel to screen superhero film nominations to determine if they're kosher.

 

Yeah, but I don't want no uproar because one beloved superhero film was allowed and one wasn't. The rules need to be consistent. I'll see what I can do.

Edited October 27, 2014 by Cochi Loco

[The Futurist]

Is Star Wars sci fi ?

GOTG ?

Sorry guys, Gravity is still not sci fi.

[Kvikk Lunsj]

Is Star Wars sci fi ?

GOTG ?

Sorry guys, Gravity is still not sci fi.

I believe mojo and imdb list it as sci-if. Think if we used those two sites to determine what is sci-fi

[Goffe]

great idea, a Top 25 is quick and easy to do, unlike a Top 50 or Top 100 

[The Stingray]

great idea, a Top 25 is quick and easy to do, unlike a Top 50 or Top 100 

 

Thx. Yeah, I'm thinking of a Top 30. 50 might be too daunting of a task for some.