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The 10 best sci-fi movies of all time
In my opinion
Science fiction isn’t just about spaceships or time travel. For me, it’s the art of confronting the unknown, the uncanny, and sometimes, the deeply human. These ten films didn’t just entertain — they challenged my perceptions, stretched my imagination, and left existential footprints on my brain. Here’s my list, counting down from 10 to 1.
10. Another Earth (2011) — Mike Cahill
A slow-burning, intimate piece of speculative fiction, Another Earth trades grand spectacle for introspective emotion. This quiet, poetic entry into the genre follows a young woman haunted by a tragic accident, just as a duplicate Earth appears in the sky, suggesting that somewhere, another version of herself may have made different choices. This minimalist sci-fi explores grief, guilt, and the tantalizing idea of second chances, all wrapped in soft, melancholic cinematography. It’s a perfect example of how the sci-fi can explore cosmic ideas through deeply human lenses.
