20. Prometheus (2012)
I understand the hate for this film,
because people were expecting Aliens and got Alien. I never understood that, given the director
of the film. I found it to be
compelling, and the sign of a good movie: I kept thinking about it for a long
time. It was a very good re-establishing
of the franchise. The only reason I do
not have it higher is because of some of the issues with stupid characters.
19. Oblivion (2013)
I do not like Tom Cruise as a person at
all. As an actor, as this list will
show, I find him to be one of the best action stars going who picks some great
films. Are there hints of Scientology in
this movie? Maybe. But that does not take away how interesting
the story is as a welcome departure from so many sequels and reboots.
18. Inception (2010)
Christopher Nolan is a good story
teller, but he is far from the greatest as some people like to make him out to
be. This is a well-shot movie with a
story that is overly complicated and not as smart as some people make it out to
be.
17. Serenity (2005)
Surprisingly low given how much I love
the TV show? Confession time: I saw the
movie first. I remember thinking: this
is good, but I bet it would be better if I had seen the show. I immediately bought the show, fell in love,
and realized the movie still has some issues.
Overall it does capture the heart of the show, and for that deserves at
least this placing if not higher.
16. Super 8 (2011)
I am a big J.J. Abrams (non-Star Trek)
fan. This movie is just fun, and reminds
me of so many good movies from my youth (E.T., Goonies, etc.). I am also a big fan of hiding the monster
until he needs to be seen, which will be evident later in the countdown. A special recognition for some of the best
acting from young actors I have ever seen, especially when they are acting like
they are acting.
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