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In Reply to: Get Unreal posted by Bambi B on December 20, 2003 at 09:53:21:
If you go back to the original querry (Good idea for a SF movie?) you will see just a basic outline. From there all I starting getting was a bunch of comments wondering how all this can happen. I gave very plausible answers without requiring too much unbelievability. They were both scientific and possible -- after all, this is SCIENCE fiction. Most movies today that are claimed SF are more Fantasy than science -- I call them as I see them. If that's what you believe the audience of today wants, so be it -- but don't call it SF. (As more and more of today's population becomes more and more scientifically ignorant, I can actually conceed your point.) My idea grew out of what was a very well thought out premise, but unfortunately fell short due to early and poor special effects. I also am aiming this film idea at those that actually know some science -- not just those that glanced up at a science catalog and said "Hey, dude, that's cool". It seems that what I heard decades ago is still very true today, the hardest form of literature to write well is Science Fiction, for it must not only be interesting, it must also be accurate. You admitted that my themes are encouraging -- well, they were always present; too many tried to first shoot it down by attacking the science, which only showed their true knowledge (or immagination) was lacking. If one had actually asked about the storyline, they would have gotten here sooner.So, if you want to have a film that isn't something that has been done (or seen) much before, consider something scientifically accurate for a change. With that in mind, let me offer some films that have a stronger than average scientific foundation . . .
1) Forbidden Planet
2) Andromeda Strain
3) Alien
4) 2001: A Space Odyssey
5) War of the Worlds
6) The Lost Missile
7) The Day the Earth Stood Still
8) Fantastic Voyage
9) Jurasic Park
10) The Man in the White SuitAnd here are some authors that have done a fairly good job . . .
1) Robert Heinlen
2) Arthur C. Clarke
3) Issac Asimov
4) Harlan EllisonNow, each film or author has its (his) good and bad points, and nothing is perfect, and one can surely add to each list, but both lists will not be lengthy, because "good" SF is not easy. (Each one is also something of a Classic, showing that if done well, SF can be good, even with good science.) And like so many others, I think you misunderstand what science is. It is a method, not a conclusion (never confuse one for the other), and is always the 100% correct way to better understand reality. So, if you wish to get Unreal, fine -- but I will contine with the more likely reality of good SF.
PS: Here's a list of movies that pass themselves off as SF . . .
1) Signs
2) Solaris
3) Independence Day
4) Star Wars (I, II, III, IV, V -- and whatever comes next)
5) Starship Troopers
6) Total Recall
7) Matrix (I, II, III)
8) Terminator (I, II, III)
9) Mission to Mars
10) Jurasic Park (II, III)
11) E.T.
12) Close Encounters
13) Communion
14) Time Machine
15) Armageddon
16) . . . the list just keeps going like the little bunny.Yes, they are good (some), but not SF.
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