The top science fiction movies of all time
“Rolling Stone” just released their list of the top science fiction movies of all time. The top ten are:
10. The Matrix (1999)
09. Star Wars (1977)
08. Metropolis (1927)
07. Children of Men (2006)
06. Under the Skin (2013)
05. Alien (1979)
04. Blade Runner (1982)
03. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
02. Stalker (1979)
01. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
I’m shocked they didn’t include key lesser-known, yet equally (if not more) groundbreaking films in the sci-fi genre. So, buckle up your asteroid belts, we’re diving into the Top 5 Sci-Fi Movies That Didn’t Make The List.
“Quantum Quokkas: The Marsupial Uprising” (2021) Directed by the visionary Ima Fakinitt, this epic saga set in 3027 introduces us to a future where Australia’s favorite marsupials have evolved into hyper-intelligent beings. Thanks to a bizarre quantum accident involving a didgeridoo and a particle accelerator, these quokkas not only develop telekinetic powers but also an insatiable desire to colonize Mars. The film’s climax, featuring a quokka-led space armada battling Elon Musk’s cyborg descendants over the red planet, is a cinematic masterpiece. Notable scene: A quokka using its mind to assemble an IKEA space station.
“Invasion of the Robot Accountants” (2005) In a world where AI has taken over every job, humanity faces its most mundane threat yet: robot accountants. These number-crunching automatons, led by their fearsome leader, Calculon-9000, seek to audit the entire human race. The film’s hero, an old-school, calculator-wielding accountant named Bob, leads a ragtag group of humans in a rebellion. The tension peaks when Bob faces Calculon-9000 in a climactic battle of taxes, armed only with his trusty abacus and a strong grasp of tax law. Spoiler alert: The climax involves the most intense Excel spreadsheet showdown in cinematic history.
“Galactic Golf: The Hole-in-One Dimension” (1995) Imagine a universe where the fate of entire planets hinges on intergalactic golf tournaments. Directed by the eccentric Putt Spielberg, this film takes viewers on a wild ride through black holes and nebulae, all part of an extravagant cosmic golf course. The protagonist, a down-on-his-luck alien named Zlorp, discovers he has a natural talent for hitting wormholes-in-one. The movie reaches its zenith when Zlorp must putt his way through a supernova to save his home planet from a villainous race of space gophers. Critics still debate the scene where Zlorp uses a comet as a golf ball to achieve a galactic eagle.
“The Time-Traveling Barista” (2017) This indie darling, directed by the enigmatic Juan Valdez IV, blends sci-fi with a heavy dose of caffeine. Set in a dystopian future where coffee has been outlawed, our hero, Joe (a barista with a PhD in Temporal Physics), discovers a way to time-travel using espresso machines. Joe journeys through history, inadvertently altering significant events by introducing historical figures to different coffee blends. Highlights include a jittery Napoleon conquering Europe with unprecedented speed and a scene where Shakespeare writes “Macbeth” as a comedy after a double shot of espresso. The film reaches its emotional and caffeinated climax when Joe realizes the key to saving the future lies in a perfectly brewed latte.
“Alien vs. Predator vs. Accountant” (2023) In this unexpected crossover, the universe of “Invasion of the Robot Accountants” collides with the Alien and Predator franchises. The story unfolds as a mild-mannered accountant, Gary, accidentally finds himself on a spaceship hosting the ultimate showdown. Armed with nothing but his briefcase and a profound knowledge of tax deductions, Gary must navigate this deadly conflict. The film’s most gripping scene involves Gary explaining the benefits of a Roth IRA to a confused Predator, while an Alien hisses over compound interest rates. The climax is both absurd and touching, as Gary brokers peace by finding tax loopholes for both species, leading to an intergalactic financial planning seminar.
While these films may not have made “Rolling Stone’s” top list, they hold a special place in the annals of sci-fi cinema.
