Best Sci-Fi film of 2014?

POSTED BY: JEWELSTAITEFAN
UPDATED: Thursday, February 26, 2015 06:10
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WISHIMAY

Thursday, November 20, 2014 7:03 AM

Actually, we were busy when Edge of Tomorrow came out and I bumped this so I could A. bump down wacko spammer, and B. to remind meself to go and finally rent Edge of Tomorrow (had an errand to run anyway) and we finally got ta watch it this evening, yaaay.

It WAS good. They kept it moving once the initial setup was in play, the writing was clear AND SO WAS THE DIALOGUE, THANK YOU! I STILL can't look at Tom without thinking "He thinks psychiatry is bad and golden alien planes are good???" I mean, he's obviously not a neuro-typical and maybe that's what makes him so good at acting, but it just boggles me mind so it's hard to like him. I mean, I'm open-minded, but I still can't help but remove a few points....

As for which is better, EoT or GOTGalaxy....hmmmmm.... they both have something going for them. GotG had an element of unknown and a real sense of adventure and even a hint of magic, which is hard to do with a straight face and not leave half the audience behind....plus...yanno...it had Nathan in it

...and EoT had great writing and execution and was more accessible to a wider audience.

I think both were entertaining. I think deciding which one is better for you depends entirely on your ability for willing suspension of disbelief. I like stories that are closer to a possible reality with less latex, and my husband likes fantasy and make believe more, so you can probably guess who liked what more
But we both enjoyed BOTH movies....

JEWELSTAITEFAN

Friday, November 21, 2014 4:07 AM

Inlcuding Wishy's hubby, looks like 6 EoT, 1 GotG.

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Originally posted by Wishimay:
I STILL can't look at Tom without thinking he's obviously not a neuro-typical and maybe that's what makes him so good at acting, but it just boggles me mind so it's hard to like him. I mean, I'm open-minded, but I still can't help but remove a few points....

I often try to cut him some slack due to the dyslexia. I know he is not the only person with it, although perhaps the most successful. But no matter how much success you have, that (as well as other honest learning disabilities) must be a hard hurdle to overcome. I try very hard not to look down upon those less fortunate than me, particularly when they make an effort.

WISHIMAY

Friday, November 21, 2014 7:25 AM

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Originally posted by JEWELSTAITEFAN:
Originally posted by Wishimay:
I STILL can't look at Tom without thinking ......... he's obviously not a neuro-typical

I didn't mean that in a bad way, I LIKE non-neurotypicals (just ask Byte about that one). What I have a problem with is the joining of a group that is highly irrational and from many reports I have read is coercive and manipulative. I admit I don't get religion in general, but I get Scientology even less...

GWEK

Friday, January 9, 2015 8:13 PM

I'm going with Guardians of the Galaxy.

I missed Interstellar, was largely unimpressed by Lucy (great ideas and scenes, but sub-par execution overall)... and I can't help but think there's at least another contender or two we're all forgetting.

EotT/LDR was probably Cruise's best movie in years, and also probably one of the better time travel movies I've seen, but, for me, it ends soft. The second act is a delight, but once they move on from the McGuffin, the quality level drops considerably.

GotG, on the other hand, remains consistently fun throughout, and but also has nuanced writing, character relationships and thematic development rivaling the likes of Shakespeare and Whedon. :) Not only is is popcorn fun -- it's also an amazingly written script! That's tough to pull off, and it earned my respect with a rare three-peat viewing in the theaters.

SUASOR

Friday, January 9, 2015 11:55 PM

I agree, Edge of Tomorrow was very well done.

Guardians was also quite entertaining.

ECGORDON

Saturday, January 10, 2015 2:45 AM

It's not sci-fi, but it comes close to fantasy - Birdman is the best that I saw in 2014.

JEWELSTAITEFAN

Sunday, January 11, 2015 3:15 AM

Now EoT 7, GotG 2, Maze Runner 1.

SHINYGOODGUY

Sunday, January 11, 2015 8:19 AM

It reminded me a little bit of Cabin in the Woods, so take a whiff because EoT is the shit.

SGG

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Originally posted by TAITUM26:
The Maze Runner, I was bored at the beginning but it kinda pick up halfway through.

AURAPTOR

Monday, January 12, 2015 1:04 AM

Wow. I've not seen EoT yet, despite my crush on Emily Blunt. I've heard decent things about it, but just not gotten around to viewing it yet.

I'll look for it on hbo.

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JEWELSTAITEFAN

Monday, January 12, 2015 2:42 AM

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Originally posted by AURaptor:
Wow. I've not seen EoT yet, despite my crush on Emily Blunt. I've heard decent things about it, but just not gotten around to viewing it yet.

I'll look for it on hbo.

Fathom the hypocrisy of a government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured... but not everyone must prove they are a citizen

I'm just a red pill guy in a room full of blue pill addicts.

" AU, that was great, LOL!! " - Chrisisall

I don't know the cause for your crush on Emily - I've seen her in numerous films, but not the Muppets. But her portrayal in EoT did endear me to her charms.
You are in trouble if your wifey is around when you watch.

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