Top 10 Science Fiction Movies of All Time

 Sci-Fi - only the most creative, geekiest and down right craziest way to portray one's imaginations; whether it depicts the dawn of time or the dystopian future (or what's left of it). From a mainly low-budget B-movie status to mainstream success, the genre has come a long way. The beloved genre has had it's fair share of Plan 9 from Outer Spaces bumps on the road but always manages to strike back.

The genre teaches us that a galaxy is never too far away to have intergalactic battles or never to trust a machine (other than Arnold Schwarzenegger, that is) or that roads aren't necessary needed in the future, and who here didn't take precautions when approaching numerous alien eggs. When it comes to science fiction not even the sky is the limit, for you often see all these spaceships channeling the galaxy. Aliens, robots and alien robots, all have homes in the science fiction realm.

So here it is, The 10 Greatest Science Fiction films of All Time:

Director John Carpenter struck gold yet again when he made the second and more faithful adaptation of the book, Who Goes There? The film blends science fiction and horror, which proved to be a great combination by the likes of "Alien" a few years back. The title refers to the antagonist of the story: an extraterrestrial parasite that infiltrates other organisms and takes it's form for reasons that could only point to the fact that it is an asshole.

This landmark sci-fi/adventure film directed by Señor Spielbergo's American equivalent, Steven Spielberg
left it's mark on children and adults alike since it's release back in the summer of 1993 (yep folks, the movie is nearly 20 years old). Built around a plot that is pure science fiction yet believable, the film takes us on a roller coaster ride through dinosaurs, dinosaurs and.. did I say dinosaurs? The film works on so many levels and genres: other than sci-fi and adventure, it also checklists thriller, action and even horror. Not only does it work well as a survival tale but also tells us of the touching story of the Tyrannosaurus and his attempts of devouring everything in it's path.

(1982)

Eww.

"In Space, No One Can Hear You Scream"- Yup, pretty much wraps up the entire movie (and subsequently the entire franchise). This movie's got everything! Great scares, great effects, great acting, great designing, great characters, great tagline, great poster and not to mention, it's a great movie. It's a brilliantly made outer space/slasher-ish adventure from start to finish and is bound to leave you Screaming (too bad In Earth, Every One Can Hear You Scream). The film is jam-packed with scares of all sorts (most notably jump scares), there are moments in the film that are still frightening to this day, which is more than 30 years from the time of release. The film is so jaw droppingly gorgeous that you might find that another mouth will come out your mouth in awe! and I'm not exaggerating, if any it's an understatement- okay, that was exaggerating. This quotation sums it up well:

Ripley: How do we kill it, Ash? There's gotta be a way of killing it. How? How do we do it?
Ash: You can't.
Parker: That's bullshit.
Ash: You still don't understand what you're dealing with, do you? Perfect organism. Its structural perfection is matched only by its hostility.

- Yup, that about sums up the movie well.

(1991)
This film is so good that I regret having to put it so away from the 1st rank. But I have my reasons, e.g. this movie is action first, science fiction second and there are better and more influential science fiction movies. Nonetheless, this movie has become a favorite of mine since my early childhood and I've been watching it ever since (with a minimum of once a year schedule), as a matter of fact, I've viewed it so many times that I've lost count. Since T2, I haven't heard of a single science fiction/action movie that could tear one up emotionally as the ending of this film did, I mean seriously? Who knew an Austrian sounding, emotionless robot could mean so much to you? Well, as you can clearly see, this film means a hell of a lot to me and if someone were to tell me that he/she didn't watch this movie, this would be my exact reaction: ['POSSIBLE RESPONSE: YES/NO; OR WHAT?; GO AWAY; PLEASE COME BACK LATER; FUCK YOU, ASSHOLE; FUCK YOU']

(1982)
Loosely based on revolutionary science fiction writer, Philip K. Dick's book that not only raises a good question but also gave birth to one of the greatest movie of all time. Harrison Ford, who is no stranger to the sci-fi genre, stars as Rick Deckard
a "blade runner" who is (constantly chasing after what is known as) a replicant and then there is the antagonist Roy Batty, the highly intelligent leader of the Nexus-6 replicants. The film puts science fiction and noir in the mix and as a result we get a once-in-a-lifetime type masterpiece, which is as dark as it is bleak.

(1985)
Great Scott! How could I not include Back to the Future? This beloved 80s flick not only stands the test of time but also stands any other test given to it. Spawned two equally great sequels (in it's own right) but the original will always be, well, the original. Starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, both of whom may have already mastered the TV domain but will always be known as Marty McFly and the crazy Dr. Emmett Brown in our hearts. After two sequels, an animated series, a theme park ride and several video games, the film is still as strong as it first came out in 1955 1985, that's heavy!

(1977)
Star Wars, George Lucas' epic space opera kick started not only several actor's career but also a generation of imitations, recreations and a string of endless pop culture references. You can take that in a positive or a negative sense, but there's no denying the cinematic influence the original trilogy had on directors or nerds, Hell, even normal people!
With all it's geeky-ness aside, the film remains one of the most culturally and historically significant film ever made and behind your skepticism, you know you love the movie too! Whether it is an excuse to dress up extravagantly for Halloween or a major influence on film makers, 'A New Hope remains one of the greatest movies of all time.

(1971)
Stanley Kubrick's dystopian masterwork paints a picture of the most vilest and repulsive kind. The story follows Alex (DeLarge), who, thanks to actor Malcolm McDowell, is hard to despise/sympathize for. Think of the worst person you can possibly imagine and that's Alex for you. He literally cares for nothing except himself (and Ludwig Van), it's only poetic justice what they do to him (see above). Well, in spite of all the negativity featured in the film, the film is one of the greatest and most beloved movies ever. The movie is sheer genius and displays Kubrick at his best and though it was largely snubbed at the Oscars, it managed to pick up several accolades years after it's release and not to mention, it gave a new spin to the way we heard Singin' in the Rain or anything Beethoven. Thanks 'Clockwork! You've scarred me for life.

(1980)
One of the greatest sequels ever, one of the greatest films ever, one of the greatest anything ever! Most of the things you remember from Star Wars is from this film: Yoda, Boba Fett and not to mention [SPOILER ALERT for those who have been living under a rock for the last 30 years] the "I AM YOUR FATHER" and "I love you/I know" reveal.
Much darker in contrast to the "feel good adventure" theme of the original. The film's got love, betrayal, lightsaber duels, hand-severing, parental revelations, carbonite-freezings, cliffhangers (anything I missed out?) And in case I haven't already stressed it enough, the 2nd Act of Star Wars is undeniably the best the franchise has to offer. Nothing can top this, at least not in the Star Wars cannon.

AND THE NO.1 SPOT GOES TO (IF IT WASN'T OBVIOUS ENOUGH):

(1968)
Much like the main character Dr. David Bowman you will be taking a trip through deep space, that involves innovative uses of photography to create visual effects and disturbing sequences while you will be noticeably stunned at what you're experiencing. 2001: A Space Odyssey is, as the tagline best describes it, "an epic drama of adventure and exploration". It was thanks to this film that the Science Fiction genre was taken more seriously and not to mention, the movie single handedly disassociated the genre from it's "low budget, B-movie" image and paved the way for several classics to come. The film also works incredibly well as a thriller or even (as AFI puts it) "a cheer". The film is utterly perfect in all it's aspects, from some of the most memorable scenes to some of the most memorable lines.

Well, that was the Ten Greatest Science Fiction Movies, the first of the Top 10 genre films. So, stay tuned for the next Top 10 entry and to quote '2001, "See you next Wednesday".