Star Wars (1977) Though not the best of the Star Wars
Franchise it was the movie that started it all. Movie special effects would
never be the same after this George Lucas motion picture tour de force. That
summer movie goers were treated to a spectacle of weird aliens, shiny robots,
princesses in peril, humble heroes and epic battles the likes never seen
before. It was the ultimate story of good versus evil from the opening scene to
the films finale. The blue print for all science fiction to follow would forever
change. Because of its innovativeness and its unforgettable scenes A New Hope makes
number one on my list.
Blade Runner (1982) This film lands next to best on my list because
of its uniqueness. An epic film in personality and morality as our hero
investigates a story centering around human clones. It combines the old film
noir detective movies with modern day Science Fiction. Harrison Ford is a
modern day Humphrey Bogart working his way through a mysterious case in an
ultra modern Los Angeles wrought with neon and monster skyscrapers. Constant
rain falls as the best of visual story telling plays out on the screen. Add a
haunting soundtrack and you have a masterpiece only Ridley Scott could have achieved.
Aliens (1986)Third on my list is James Cameron’s
follow up to Ridley Scott's Alien. The sequel is a non stop thrill ride centering
around Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) the only surviving member of the
original film. She is called upon to aid a group of well armed space marines
when communication with the colony on LV-246 is lost. As she sets foot back on
the planet of her original ordeal her worst fears are confirmed. This movie has
it all. High paced action, cool futuristic weaponry all culminating in one of
the best sci fi scenes ever shot: Ripley’s battle royale with the mother alien
utilizing the robotic cargo loader. Kudos to James Cameron on this remake, it is definitely
one of my favs.
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