Frank Longo Member since Nov 18th 2003 86689 posts
Thu Aug-30-07 12:06 PM
1. "Quality sci-fi films since Independence Day:" In response to In response to 0
The Matrix (dude is tripping, I don't even like The Matrix like that, but come on) The Iron Giant Pitch Black AI: Artificial Intelligence (up until the end) Minority Report Reign of Fire (or is that more fantasy?) T3: Rise of the Machines 2046 (does this count?) The Island Children of Men (does this count?) A Scanner Darkly
And that doesn't include some great sci-fi comedies like Men in Black and Galaxy Quest.
It's not dead, there just aren't any other sci-fi films than The Matrix that have put a definitive stamp on the genre recently.
In terms of GREAT sci-fi films since Blade Runner?
Return of the Jedi Back to the Future Brazil Aliens The Fly RoboCop Predator The Abyss T2: Judgement Day Jurassic Park 12 Monkeys Minority Report
Scott is right. The quality of sci-fi film has fallen. But I still don't think it's dead. There are some good films in that first list.