Ethan Martin said:Look, plenty of people have said the exact same thing—and then they ended up saying Cruise is actually great here because he looks nothing like his old self, haha. Even some people who aren't fans of his said that, so... just give it a shot. Let the folks here tell you what they think, but honestly? It's a great movie.
I'll give it a chance. Whatever happens, happens. 👍
Ethan Martin said:Take a look at this. Edge of TomorrowTrust me, you won't regret spending even a single second watching this. It’s just an absolute Sci-Fi masterpiece—plain and simple. 😁.
Man, haha... honestly, as soon as I say "honestly," you already know exactly what kind of mood I'm in. 🍿
I think Blade Runner 2049 is a solid film, but personally—at least for me—Edge of Tomorrow is easily the best Sci-Fi since the start of the 2000s.
Look, don't get me wrong—I'll take Interstellar over anything any day, mostly for personal reasons—but Edge of Tomorrow? Man... that movie is an absolute masterpiece.
If it were anyone else, I’d definitely give it a watch. But I just can't picture Tom Cruise in this one—it feels off. Still, I'll add it to my list and maybe get around to it eventually.
Mark Cruz15 said:- Inception (2010)
- District 9 (2009)
- Cloverfield (2008)
- WALL-E (2008)
- I Am Legend (2007)
- The Mist (2007)
- War of the Worlds (2005)
- Mars (2000)
- Kung Fury (2015)
- The World's End (2013)
- Avatar (2009)
- Zombieland (2009)
- Resident Evil (2002)
- Donnie Darko (2001)
- X-Men (2000)
- 28 Days Later (2002)
- A Quiet Place (2018)
- Arrival (2016)
- Girl with All the Gifts (2016)
- Interstellar (2014)
- Predestination (2014)
- Coherence (2013)
- Despicable Me 2 (2013)
- Ghost Recon: Alpha (2012)
- Cowboys & Aliens (2011)
- Paul (2011)
- Super 8 (2011)
- City of Ember (2008)
- Deja Vu (2006)
- X2: X-Men United (2003)
- X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)
- The Butterfly Effect (2004)
- Equilibrium (2002)
- Minority Report (2002)
- Artificial Intelligence (2001)
- The Platform (2019)
- Rakka (2017)
- Prometheus (2012)
- Source Code (2011)
- 9 (2009)
- Carriers (2009)
- The Prestige (2006)
- I, Robot (2004)
- Pitch Black (2000)
It's a bummer you listed them all—I've seen most of these. Though, honestly, Alien eats all of them for breakfast. Plus, I don't think some of these even count as true Sci-Fi. X-Men, 28 Days Later (that was a virus thing, right?), Zombieland (zombies aren't really Sci-Fi, in my opinion), and Paul are more like comedies. Then there's WALL-E and Despicable Me—they're animated, so I'd put those in their own little category.
Ethan Martin said:Alright, I'll pick just one—personally, I thought it was really good, maybe even great;
Edge of Tomorrow, starring Tom Cruise.
I should probably mention Moon, too—solid film.
And we can't overlook Interstellar or Blade Runner 2049 either.
But looking at the big picture? Nothing this century even comes close to the classics from the last one. Not even close.
I have to admit, I haven't seen any of these (except Blade Runner, since it's a sequel). Maybe there's a decent Sci-Fi movie out this century, but I need some time to think—my mind usually goes straight back to the stuff from the previous century.
Richard Wilson4 said:Is this even decent enough to count as a historical action flick?
Not really. It’s hard to call this a historical movie when—aside from the whole Mulan legend—there isn't much historical substance to it. If you're actually looking for history, you'd be better off watching the 2009 version. It's definitely an action movie, though I found some of those scenes a bit over the top and unrealistic. But hey, that's pretty common for Chinese action films.
Ellen Ripley taking on the Alien Queen in Aliens
And that iconic scene where the Alien bursts out of the chest
Still can't make up my mind about the Third one
Just finished watching, and yeah, I agree—it’s pretty rough. It’s watchable if you're bored, but honestly, you aren't missing much if you skip it. The action scenes feel way too over-the-top, and the plot just follows the animated movie's beats—except everything was better in the cartoon. The animation had more tension, more drama, and actually felt interesting. Plus, the characters were so much better and more unique back then—this version misses Mushu, Chi-f, and even those three soldiers. Compared to the original, this one just falls flat. 5/10
Nathan Turner3 said:I’m honestly pretty disappointed—it really misses that specific atmosphere you get from the animated movie it's based on.
It feels full of naive moments and is almost completely devoid of humor—honestly, I'd say it lacks soul, too.
I haven't seen it yet, but even just from the trailer, it was obvious they weren't going for the vibe of the cartoon—instead, they went for that classic Chinese martial arts epic style (especially during the fight scenes).
Maybe a month or two. Most of the time, I was just caught up in some series or a reality show—didn't really have much room left in my schedule for movies.
Kenneth Cruz67 said:I wouldn't know. Someone moderate and easygoing. They don't even strictly have to be on the right—could be neutral or even leaning left—as long as they aren't dug in like a stubborn mule, just enough to keep things balanced. 🤷
It’s also worth noting that the admin doesn't actually live in the States—they aren't feeling the current social climate or the specific era we're living through here in America, at least not firsthand. So, it might make sense to have someone local. No shade intended toward the admin 🤷
I agree. Philosophy is such a complex subject—there's always going to be friction and clashing viewpoints. It would be great to have two moderators, maybe one left-leaning and one right-leaning (not radicals who punish anyone with a different opinion, obviously, just for the sake of balance). We should probably apply this logic to other subreddits too—not all of them, but definitely some.
Melissa Stewart6 said:Actually, there is plenty of insulting going on. Not every insult has to involve a swear word to count.
Fair enough. You've been around here longer, so maybe you caught things I missed—you probably have a better eye for it. Personally, aside from the off-topic stuff, I didn't think anything was particularly out of line.
Melissa Stewart6 said:Are you talking about an unofficial moderator? Anyone can issue a warning, but who’s actually going to listen if they don't have any real authority? lol.
Unspoken agreements are always tricky because the community ends up split and argumentative over them.
That’s exactly my point. It sounds utopian, I know—but even just having someone step in to nudge a thread back on track would help. Looking at what I went through on that philosophy pdf, the issue wasn't even people being rude (I didn't see any insults there, at least)—it was all the off-topic rambling. That's what totally kills threads—take that whole discussion about moderation, for instance; it felt completely pointless.
Melissa Stewart6 said:How so?
Well, we could just pick someone to moderate—just enough to nudge the threads back on track so we don't drift too far off-topic. Someone who’d give us a heads-up when things get wild. We aren't dealing with insults here, just way too much off-topic chatter. I know, without actual moderation tools, it sounds a bit idealistic—but even just having someone point out when we've gone overboard would help.
