My Top 10: Sci-Fi Films

Ever since the first man went into space, people have always wanted to be among the stars. For most people, it is Sci-Fi films where we show our best imagination of what space is.

For the last 50 years or so, the science-fiction genre has expanded on a dramatic scale in the filming world and many of their best have become some of the greatest films of all-time.

Some films that I absolutely love sadly did not make my top 10, but I'm sure you will see that this selection is pretty impressive nonetheless:

10) Star Trek - After a lot of hype, director J.J Abrams managed to make the Trek franchise cool again.

This film surprised me so much, and the whole plot was the perfect way of re-booting this already worldwide cult.

9) Planet Of The Apes - One of the better early sci-fi's that features the late great Charlton Heston in what some people think was his best known role.

I think many will know that there is a well known plot twist in this, and one of the best films from the 1960's.

8) Blade Runner - If there was one film you would associate as a 'late bloomer', this would be it.

It did not get good the box-office numbers when initially released. But over the years, it has created a cult following and has joined the list with many of the greats.

7) Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back - Featuring one of the most memorable plot twists in film history, this epic sequel to the first Star Wars expanded this already worldwide phenomenon.

People thought this would be hard to top the first one, but it exceeded in so many ways.

6) E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial - When you think of family films, this one is usually mentioned. A Steven Spielberg classic, that has everyone crying and punching the air for joy at the same time.

This also features a John Williams score that deserves every major award going.

5) 2001: A Space Odyssey - Stanley Kubrick's vision of space had everyone talking and trying to work out the messages being told within.

This is another film that on it first release had mixed reviews. Since then, it has been heavily analysed and praised all over the world.

It is definitely the most talked about film ever, not just in the 1960's.

4) A.I. Artificial Intelligence - One of the most under-rated films ever I think, and definitely Spielberg's least talked about classic.

A modern Pinocchio tale, told in such a beautiful way that had me getting very emotional, especially at the end.

3) The Matrix - In my opinion, the best film of the 1990's, and is another ground-breaking film.

The Wachowski's showed film presentation in a whole new way, created a huge cult following and influenced so many of today's sci-fi blockbusters.

2) Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope - My favorite movie when I was a kid, and it still delivers to the high standards of today. It is everything you could ever want.

It's groundbreaking, has a bit of everything for the family and still appeals to audiences today. George Lucas has created a whole new world, and presents it in the best way possible.

1) Close Encounters Of The Third Kind - A 70's epic and what I think is the best work from director Steven Spielberg.

The presentation just oozes Spielberg and with the music of John Williams involved, that alone just sucks you in. It's not your usual sci-fi and is just gorgeous to watch every time.