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Sound of My Voice (2011)
IMDB Rating: 6.7/10
Brit Marling is fantastic! This is one of my favorite movies of all time. This low budget film about documentary filmmakers infiltrating a cult who worships a woman who claims to be from the future. A film that will leave you questioning what just happened.
Coherence (2013)
IMDB Rating: 7.1/10
Another all time favorite of mine, this has been in a few imgur lists before. This mind bending film will leave you questioning what would you do to survive? Its better going into the movie not knowing much. Just go watch... and pay attention!
400 Days (2015)
IMDB Rating: 4.5/10
Yes it does say Dane Cook, but give it a chance! Honestly i was worried too, but this thriller about four astronauts sent on a simulated mission set in an underground bunker is worth the watch. Just when you think you have it figured out you dont.
Another Earth (2011)
IMDB Rating: 7/10
Brit Marling back at it again. This is a beautiful film about the discovery or a duplicate earth within traveling and communication distance from our earth.
Listening (2014)
IMDB Rating: 5.6/10
What would happen if genius grad students invented a mind reading technology? It just might threaten their lives and the future itself. This low budget thriller misses on some things but it is still an enjoyable watch.
Time Lapse (2014)
IMDB Rating: 6.4/10
This has been featured in a few lists on imgur before, but putting it here for those who are still holding out. A camera that takes a picture of the future? Harmless enough right? Watch this!
The Signal (2014)
IMDB Rating: 6.1/10
C'mon who doesn't love Laurence Fishburne? Another film that is better if you don't know much going in. About some friends who are chasing a computer genius only to wake up after an event leaves them unconscious. That's as specific as i can be
I Origins (2014)
IMDB Rating: 7.3/10
Such a beautiful and heartbreaking film. Part love story, part Sci-fi mystery this film will have you starring deeply into your loved ones eyes and holding onto that image for life. Also Brit Marling again!
Safety Not Guaranteed (2012)
IMDB Rating: 7/10
Probably the most seen movie on this list due to its stars, Aubrey Plaza and Jake Johnson. This hilarious sci-fi movie about a man searching for a time travel partner will make you laugh and tug on those heartstrings.
Terminus (2015)
IMDB Rating: 5.4/10
No not that Terminus. This film is about a man and his family following a near fatal accident. When he makes a discovery, things change for not only his family but the world.
Space Station 76 (2014)
IMDB Rating:4.9/10
I'll be the first to admit not everyone will like this film. Its definitely a weird quirky take on the future, set on a space station that seems to be set in the 1970s. Its got some star power if you aren't intrigued by the concept, with Patrick Wilson, Liv Tyler, and Matt Bommer.
Uncanny (2015)
IMDB Rating: 6.3/10
My Brother described this as a poor mans Ex Machina. While i think its unfair to compare anything to Ex Machina, such a great beautiful film, i can see his point. A journalist gets a week of access to interview the inventor of the worlds first perfect AI. Some plot lines are very obvious if you watch closely.
Predestination (2014)
IMDB Rating: 7.4/10
This made some year end lists when it came out and deservingly so! So i apologize if this is widely known and seen. Ethan Hawke is great in this time travel crime movie. I was able to see some twists and turns coming so pay attention!
Almost Human (2013)
IMDB Rating: 4.6/10
This film reminds me of the 80's for some reason, and that is not a bad thing! This low budget alien monster movie was a surprise. Don't let the reviews discourage you!
The Machine (2013)
IMDB Rating: 6.1/10
This artificial intelligence movie will have you fearful of what would happen in the future if the military was able to build a perfect android killing machine. Caity Lotz is amazing!
These are some of my personal favorites, I get that some of the ratings are low but I enjoyed them.
veryreasonablecat
The official Brit Marling post
Aewass
Hmm, I stopped believing reviews after Batman v Superman.
PutShoeOnHead
400 days - not worth.
nobodygottimeforthat
400 days was extreme low budget and frankly so was the entire movie experience. On the other hand anything Brit Marling touches works great
SusanFromAccounting
The shit ratings really make me wanna see these!!
gmeyer510
I loved Another Earth!
SchruteFarm
So good!
NickRivieraMD
Imma let you finish but I really thought I Origins was a turd. All my friends love it tho.
Aatothron
Nope seen every one! Good list! thx @OP
SchruteFarm
Thanks!
jitspoe
Well, you are correct on the second part. I have missed all of these.
Laika0050
Have you ever seen Source Code? For me it's one of the best sci-fi movies out there.
ArdenJace
I'm still salty at how that gem underperformed.
SmurfinUSA
Ah, the Internet Movie Batadase.
Pandameter
Ahahaha, every time too!
intolerabletolerance
Ya i cant trust you afer "400 days" recommendation. Worst movie i have ever seen (and thats saying something). No redeeming twist or ending
LoneDirewolf
"Yes it does say Dane Cook..."
LoopStricken
it was a decent film, and Cook wasn't even awful in it.
Boriseatsspiders
I was disappointed when he said "not that terminus." When will they make a foundation movie?
Godric19
No Dead Seven? Starring most of The Backstreet Boys and N'SYNC.
CaptainSquirrelPants
was it any good? just heard about it last week.
Godric19
I am planning to watch it today so I will report back but how could it not be?
bog015
Need more lists like this, want more science-fi films.
NoTurtle
+1 for listing more than 50% that I've never heard of.
fiucj
Aubrey Plaza in Safety not guaranteed is awesome!
WarMongoringBlatantHomosexual
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shivnz
400 days was a pity. it started out so well, but then kinda degenerated into nonsense with a deeply unsatisfying final act.
diregamer
I have heard a lot about space odyssey 2001 but have never seen it, is it worth a go?
MotherLuna
Nope. Boring as shit. I love sci fi and I enjoy Kubrick but this film...guess I'm not fanboy enough to love it.
Hoop66
Depends. How high are you?
diregamer
At least 12.
HydrochloricKitten
Beautiful piece of cinema despite Kubrick's intentional non-answers. I'd suggest reading the book(s) first (they're short).
Noobalott
Do it. You won't regret it.
GayAsparagusSeeksNebulousRiverGoat
Only watched one of these. +1
denglish5
Have to agree Brit Marling is amazing loved her in another earth and I origins.
righteousjester
I'm a Brit Marling fan. She also did a role in Community. She also co-wrote Another Earth.
denglish5
Who was she in community. I watched the show up till season 5 and don't remember seeing her
TheDrunkenRobot
2nd season Valentines episode. Britta thought she was a lesbian.
DrMoneybeard
She's also fantastic in The East, one of my favourite films!
bendoverandbraceyourself
Possibly the 3rd worst film ever made.
steelbun
The Man from Earth (2007)
Coldshade
He said "you have missed" not "worth rewatching"
SheTurnedMeIntoANewtButIGotBetter
Chilly willy, always cold.
Aewass
Gotta hold back the tears...
iainmcd
:(
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Hahandfuckyou
My exact thought when reading this list. Amazing brain teaser, unique setup, great story. Perfect 5/7.
Infinite999
Upvoting for the 5/7 reference
Hahandfuckyou
How did you find this over 3 months later? Haha!
Infinite999
I don't even know! I think I got the link for the original movie list, came into the comments, found your one and had to upvote it
Hahandfuckyou
Ahhhh, I see. Makes sense! :D Thanks!
ac112
This was such a good movie. Unfortunately, just the fact that it is 100% dialogue and set in a single house might be a turn off for some.
jlist
*whistles*
matzorch
ex machina
belindashort
I totally agree, but it also got really good reviews and was popular. Did you see Uncanny?
Moriarty
I just watched it last night! It's brilliant!
CheerUpArsehole
Were you as unsettled by the Knife scene as me?
Moriarty
SO FUCKING UNSETTLED BY PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING but I think it was pretty much perfect. Really great scifi all around.
ChefHannibal
Predestination is not a mind fuck.. it is a violent dry gangbang
cannibalisticfuckery
accurate
jesuisgur
I know where I come from, but where do all you zombies come from ?!?
ChefHannibal
i blame the t-virus
slaptyback
Most predictable "twist" ever... So much so you'd think it was an M Night Shamalian movie.
MeisterKleister
I actually remember reading a comic with the *exact* same twist (I'm serious). But they played it for laughs.
MawreeeN
Agreed. I hated the movie.
IDontWannaSay
Well I wouldn't say I hated it, it was still a good plot, they just made it too obvious by wanting to be clever :/
doomgerbil
Haaaated this movie.
ChefHannibal
cannibalisticfuckery
how daaare u
doomgerbil
*hangs head in shame* i know, it's just awful of me.
graehall
400 Days and The Signal are both solidly entertaining. I Origins isn't good sci-fi. It's like "here's science ok it's actually magic"
surfvvax
The Signal better than I Origins? I thought The Signal was just awful. I Origins at least had believable acting. The Signal was dog shit.
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w0ntoan
I took the ending not as that religion prevailed, but that he decided to choose/have become of faith.
TheOneWhoDocks
Accurate
Volcanuz
IS there any place i can watch the signal online? Netflix doesn't have it and you can't download it from TPB. It looks good..
Sitraka
hoooooo
Cavatronnn
I thought I-origins was very disappointing. Had a good premise but then turned into utter garbage.
CupcakesShapedLikeRealCakes
I agree. I feel like I could have watched only the trailer and still gotten the same amount of head scratch effect.
graehall
Agreed, I was watching it, then googled a term the love interest dropped early on, was a religious reference. It just fell apart.
Palfrost
The signal is... eeeeeh why do some people even like this film ?
oneAngrySheep
If anything people should watch the original one.
Palfrost
There's an original ?
sthill7
While Lawrence is very lovable, he can't seem to land himself in a decent movie, besides the Matrix.
surfvvax
You can say it. The Signal was an enormous heaping pile of steaming dog shit.
darkunited
I just watched it and i completely agree. What a shit waste of time
graehall
I liked it because it felt off, and gave the characters a journey which slowly then more increasingly unraveled reality, and that ending yo
S1n7h
Opinions are great, y'know?
BigfootJustice
So is having a reason behind them, even if it's just "because," which is what was asked. Being an insecure and defensive dick isn't helpful.
S1n7h
Opinion stays opinion. There is absolutely no need to insult other people's. Subjective /= Objective
Sfinski
400 days sucked for me.
graehall
I agree with @moarDuolingo 's take, & I get why it sucks for people. There was still this raw appeal though, even with the shit payoff
moarDuolingo
True. It started off great and went nowhere after 30 minutes. Literally
Helst
IN can't agree with this more. It really petered out towards the end.
misterzyzzles
How many of these are on Netflix?
vintagevag
I think I origins is on Amazon prime
vintagevag
I would have loved if the list added Netflix,prime,HBO .......
blahsoeveryusernameistaken
just searched these, Coherence is available but only few others are listed, but none are available in FI. sad.
ShakeNbakemotherfucker
@vintagevag I Origins isn't, but Coherence is
ShakeNbakemotherfucker
On Amazon prime, I mean - not netflix
vintagevag
I'll watch coherence tonight and. Your right origins isn't on Amazon prime it's on HBO go
Apolitejerk
Coherence is awesome! Another Earth was kind of a dissapointment, not that it was bad movie, but I expected more.
ratpicnic
How funny! I found Another Earth to be a far superior movie to Coherence ... different strokes, I guess
belindashort
It was more of a personal story. I think sometimes we get too far into the sci-fi of things and forget the people.
CydeFX
Exactly. I expected nothing going in, and was drawn in by the powerfully crafted story and characters. +1
thatguywhodoesthething
I kept waiting for them to go to the other earth.
chewtoythebrave
Yeah, its like they played with the idea, but didn't deliver.
TelegramSam
Are you me? 'Cause I've the EXACT same thoughts 'bout those two films.
lastsundew
Another Earth was very good, just got mislabeled, which mislead people into expecting something different!
greatbrono7
Yea I love Another Earth. Its very simple and beautiful. I'd read a brief description beforehand cuz theres not much Sci-fi.
NotABadLookingNarcissist
This. I watched it when it first came out with no expectations and loved it.
congratufuckinglations
I didn't know what it was about, and I thought it was amazing! But my friends found it disappointing, too. I think it's slow but good.
CoderWithoutCaffeine
Coherence handheld shoot was a bit annoying at first, the plot was awesome I was literally held down to my seat for the whole ride.
Electriccarsbestcars
I watched it an melancholia at the same time. Another earth was a million times better
apartycat
fuck off melancholia is great, not that another earth is bad, melancholia is a work of art. some of the scenes are breathtaking.
apartycat
maybe you should have familiarised yourself with lars von triers work before going in expecting star trek
Electriccarsbestcars
I obviously wasn't expecting star trek. Coincidentally - I kind of dislike star trek :\ Like I said, I really enjoyed another earth.
Devante
Another Earth wasn't sci fi at all. It was a drama and literally just said " Oh hey another earth is coming near our earth lol"
apartycat
it is sci-fi. just because it hasnt got spaceships or aliens or whatever. the plot is driven by the appearance of another earth. its sci-fi.
Devante
The plot has almost nothing to do with the other planet. The plot is drive by the girl and the guy and the DUI. The planet plot distracts.
Apolitejerk
Yeah, that was my problem with it too, I thought it was going to be all scifi and "ooh another earth what could this mean?!" but nope.
bobalam
There was soooo little other earth that it made the film a huge fucking disappointment. Soooo long for sooo little
Devante
The story was good though and kind of messed up.
Apolitejerk
Yeah the story was okay, but it would have worked just fine without the whole another Earth part.
apartycat
THE OTHER EARTH IS A PLOT DEVICE. it is sci-fi.its not the films fault the nerds definition of sci-fi is spaceships, aliens and time travel.
Apolitejerk
I understand why its scifi, but I think that its pointless, as in the plot device could have been literally anything. Still, not a bad movie
emperorner0
It wasn't sci-fi. It was definitely drama. The plot device could've been a mirror, if she went through would it be fantasy?
Devante
No he's right. It was a plot device but it was the worst kind. Deus Ex Machina type. No rhyme or reason. It just fixes errrthang.
zicroniumstarman
Hey @OP, have you seen Primer or Moon? Those are my personal favorites.
GenderNeutralApacheAttackHelicopter
Have you seen go fuck yourself?
neihuffda
I love Moon. I think that, along with Fight Club and Big Lebowski, it's my favorite film.
elduquedelaspasas
Moon is beautiful.
surfvvax
I watched Moon finally after seeing it a million times on the front page, and was slightly disappointed. It was just ok.
weastside
So happy someone mentioned Moon, one of my favorites.
chbarts
Also, there's this website you should try out. It's called Duolingo. And, BTW, have you ever heard of Star Wars?
Istolethetoaster
If you want to find out more about either of those things check out a website called google.
boardwalkpanda
OH FUCK ME, I loved Primer, I loved how subtle it was, oh jesus I loved it
MissBlue
I checked this list because I saw Moon last night! I was really impressed.
swagbornslayer
Epic movie!
dpmnevil
Moon is a real gem
HerrJake
Surprising amount of people don't get this joke, especially considering this was posted to /r/movies
brassknucklenerd
I watched Primer with two other people and we loved it. At the end we turned to each other and said "I think... we need to watch >>
brassknucklenerd
<< that again." So we did. Only movie I've ever watched back-to-back.
SchruteFarm
Moon was fantastic! But I've seen it on so many lists on here so it out. Primer was just okay to me
dirtmop
Time Lapse could have been good. The acting completely ruined the movie IMO. Primer, on the other hand, incredible. Idk, who am I?
Janush
IMO good sci-fi movie needs to put you thinking. In that sense Primer is something totally different. Loved it!
eatingketchupchips
hi got rooted here because this post was stolen, anyways i love brit marling too and that trio is developing a netflix series and im excited
piratica108
Thank you for not listing Primer, Moon, or The Man From Earth <3 All great movies, but they're on every fucking list
FvcktangularBondulance
The issue with Primer is that the director literally set out to create a confusing movie that you wouldn't "get" the first time around.
vashthestampeedo
If you thought Primer was hard to grasp (I still think so!) then you should try to sort out his other movie, Upstream Color.
BigfootJustice
People who sit and watch Primer repeatedly to "decode" it completely miss the message: "time travel is a very fucked up and terrible idea."
ragazzasporca
I loved Primer because of how utterly disturbing it was It left me feeling very odd. I didn't even care about the loose ends unresolved
CMOTDibblar
I have to watch primer again as I watched it with a question asker. very frustrating. I just wanted to slap them
Goronhead
"Okay but what's going on?" "I have no idea." "You've seen this three times." "I KNOW SHUT UP AND JUST WATCH!"
MightyShoePrint
*man jumps off cliff* "whoa! Whoa! Hold up, bro. Did he.. did he just jump? Why did he jump? Where did he land? Did he get hurt?" Dude! Its
MightyShoePrint
Been less than 4 seconds since he jumped! The motherfucker is still falling! Shut the fuck up and just watch! You'll see in literaly 10 sec!
themasterpubes
Half these have terrible ratings
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Loy71
Not in my opinion
barktreep
Moon has a score of 8. It should be a 10. Adjust everything else accordingly.
myusernameisnotcreative
I like seeing the critic vs user on RT, I won't base my viewing solely on a review but I like seeing the difference. but I liked BvsS soooo
thatguywhodoesthething
Yeah saw BvS yesterday. Wasn't terrible like the reviews said. It was entertaining and had both good and bad aspects. IMHO a 7.
robogeek78
My preferences usually mean if a critic dislikes it I will most likely love it.
thatsandichic
Same
scizorrr
Most watchable movies have a rating of 6.0-7.5, few movies go above that range.
Bzerka
Its because they are mostly space sci-fi. They are never extremely popular. Throw in vampires who just love yo have sex with everything (1)
Bzerka
And all these would be 10/10 (2)
Dayrest
I think it's because some ppl expect sci fi movies to be spaceships fighting and laser shootouts, and if it's not, give it a low rating.
EtoHigeGamer
BvS was great and got bad ratings....critics are retards just to be asshats. dont trust their raitings
BiggusYuckus
I thought BvS was an incoherent mess. Opinions are opinions, though. Everyone has one. Enjoy what you like, I say! Damn all else.
HitmanDonkey
Take "Event Horizon" with 6,7 on IMDB. That score was much lower some years back, but it became a cult classic. It's a fantastic movie
littlefurrycannibals
Even a 6.7 makes me sad because Event Horizon deserves a higher score, imo. A score of 7.0 for Another Earth makes me cringe, tho. Too high
HitmanDonkey
Agreed. It's one of my favorite movies the Sci-Fi/Horror genre. Movies with a score below 7 generally fly under the radar of so many people.
apartycat
imdb ratings are largely meaningless these days, most people have crappy taste.dark knight rises is #62 highest rated film of all time there
pwag
I always give sci fi a 3 star lead for just being scifi. Most of the population just doesn't get it.
jRam90
A raiting is subjective, you don't have to agree to a rating to like a movie, you just like it because you do.
CoderWithoutCaffeine
I used to swear by ratings on imbd then some 8+ movies like Birdman left me clueless, and some low rating movies are great watch!
SecretCatPolicy
So what? Can't you make up your own mind? Even if a movie's bad, it's still sometimes worth seeing.
WeaponizedAutisticCanadian
It's like when I was a porn hub, says 50% but I tugged it like it was 92%
mortyrickson
I love you
mialynneb
I don't have a dick but I'm stealing this comment. It's amazing.
LearningOnImgur
Comment of the hour right here
Vandaliam
7 hours later, comment still amazing.
Ialsopeewhenipoo
3 months later, comment still amazing
Vandaliam
DEDICATION.
SchruteFarm
They are my favorites. Look up your favorite movies bet they aren't all 8s or higher
eurybaric
Next time use ratings from Rotten Tomatoes. Much more accurate in my experience. Great list, thanks!
BadgerofWar
I find Rotten Tomato ratings to be more inaccurate imo. Critics tend to be pretentious wankers circle jerking over dumb shit.
themisfitjoe
hey idk how cheesy you like your sci-fi, one of my favorites is Ice Pirates!, its definitely a B-movie, but check it out
FsImgur
Why then even include the IMDB rating? If they're your favorites - just post em up there, fuck the ratings.
nemephis
I agree, don't include them. I always ignore them at IMDB 'cause usually they make no sense.
timothias
Mine are, but that's because I'm a snob movie purist that is usually too scared to watch anything lower than 7 on imdb
pancakeisi
Same here
dposton70
Break out of your shell and 'slum it' with a bad movie now and then. Life is too short not to watch 'Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter' (5.2). ;)
PacosTacos
I'm actually glad someone admitted it. I was raised in a film household (father had a degree in film of some sort) and when I moved out, 1/2
PacosTacos
I was finally able to broaden my movie watching. I still have mad respect for "better" films, but I can watch The Hanover and still laugh.
PacosTacos
The Hangover*
apartycat
the hangover is objectively shit and a really bad film to illustrate your point