Best Science Movies: My All-Time Favorite & More

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses participants' favorite science-themed movies, spanning various genres and eras. The conversation includes personal favorites, comparisons between films and their source materials, and light-hearted banter about usernames and identities within the forum.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a preference for "The Andromeda Strain," noting that the book is superior to the film.
  • Others mention classic films like "Fantastic Voyage," "2001: A Space Odyssey," "Alien," and "Blade Runner" as favorites.
  • One participant humorously suggests "Dude, Where's My Car?" as an engineering movie.
  • Another participant mentions "Half Baked" as an environmental science film.
  • There is a discussion about the implications of usernames, with some participants playfully questioning the identity behind the names.
  • Participants share anecdotes about their usernames and how they relate to their identities or past experiences.
  • One participant references a book claiming that elements of "Star Wars" could be possible, prompting further discussion about the nature of science fiction.
  • Several participants engage in light-hearted teasing and banter regarding each other's comments and usernames.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no clear consensus on the best science movie, as participants express a variety of personal favorites and engage in playful debate about their choices. The discussion remains largely unresolved regarding which films are the best representations of science themes.

Contextual Notes

Participants' preferences are subjective and influenced by personal experiences, leading to a diverse range of opinions without definitive conclusions.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in science fiction films, movie recommendations, or discussions about the intersection of film and science may find this thread engaging.

  • #31
2001 - A Space Oddysey

I don't know any others but Star Trek > * for good :P
 
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  • #32
I just saw Contact a few weeks ago. Excellent movie.
 
  • #33
undrcvrbro said:
I just going to play it safe here and assume that you're messing with me.

Even paranoiac's sometimes have enemies.
 

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