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The story itself is a combination of son rebelling against the father, a forbidden love affair, a revolution of the masses, and a madman’s quest for revenge, all mixed up in a dystopian world.ī. Much of it has been found and restored, but there are still a few pieces missing. Does it tell a good story? Mostly, and I only say mostly because part of the film is missing. Metropolis is one of my favorite films due to the mix of aesthetic with epic, sweeping story.Ī. Metropolis (1929) – (Genre: Robots!, Dystopia) Also, in the late 90’s the Smashing Pumpkins made a homage in their video for “Tonight, Tonight”, and we can thank this film for the first Wallace and Gromit short: A Day Out.
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It is also featured in the book and movie Hugo, which focuses on Melies (the book is better than the movie). Is it still talked about today? In film classes? Yes. Did I mention it is one of the films which began the science-fiction genre on film?Į. We’ve been there now, and I think we’re a little jaded.ĭ. However, in a world before space-travel, I think visiting the moon had more of an allure for the imagination. Does it bring up deeper, more philosophical questions about reality, the human condition, the meaning of life, etc.? Not as much as other works. There is a hand-craftedness to the whole film which keeps the wonder alive.Ĭ. hold-up over the course of time? Obviously, the effects are dated, but still impressive. Who doesn’t want to explore the moon and its wonders?ī. I state it is Steampunk, because it was made in the era where Steampunk takes place, and uses a giant cannon to shoot a spaceship to the moon, among other elements.Ī. Similar to Melies’ other works, it has a sense of innocent wonder and whimsy we often lose today in our CG saturated blockbusters.
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It is an entertaining, light-hearted journey involving bopping aliens on the heads with umbrellas and turning them to dust. Trip To The Moon, directed by George Melies, is one of several films that introduced the science fiction genre to the the cinema. Trip To The Moon (1902) – (Genre: Steampunk, Space Travel) So, in chronological order, here’s my list of: The 10 Greatest Sci-Fi Films Of All Time (Imagine A Reverb Sound On ‘Time’) 1. I also selected films to represent various cross-sections of sci-fi. Is it groundbreaking? This can include ideas, special effects, and story-telling.Įach film selected below is stronger in some areas than others. Does it bring up deeper, more philosophical questions about reality, the human condition, the meaning of life, etc.?ĭ.
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These films avoid “Look! Shiny!” moments that have nothing to do with the plot or theme.Ĭ. hold-up over the course of time? In other words, if the dated effects detract from the story, then it doesn’t qualify for this list. Does it tell a good story? Is it interesting from beginning to end? Do we care about the characters?ī. In Sci-fi, there are so many sub-genres and debates over what is ‘really’ sci-fi, it makes it even more challenging.Īs we venture into these murky waters, let me put up a few sign posts for what I consider great sci-fi:Ī. So, instead, I decided to write 2 posts about it.ĭefining the greatest of anything is always a dangerous prospect. I began to reply to this, but then realized it was already several paragraphs. This was a wonderfully geektastic review.īut as for the best sci-film of all time, I would respectfully counter with 2001. In my recent review of Star Trek: Into Darkness, Hey Look A Writer Fellow commented: