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Permalink Reply by Alter_Ego on November 11, 2009 at 12:17pm

I've noticed that, too. People don't so much care for intellectual-type SF, or any intellectual movies, for that matter. It makes me wonder if that Brave New World remake will get off the ground.

I'd also like to add Gattaca to that list.

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Permalink Reply by Gift of the Magi on November 11, 2009 at 3:00pm

What you are referring to is "Hard" science fiction.

And now a pause while the dipshits out there get their lame-assed jokes and minds out of the gutter....

"Hard" sci-fi is a sub-genre where the writer uses intellect and true science (theory and fact) to explain or construct the back-drop of the story. It also refers to the use of real storytelling and believable characters instead of big bangs and bright colors. It tends to be more creative than Space Operas because it's willing to break from the standard sci-fi formula and try new directions often the province of art films and serious dramas.

The reason hard sci-fi fails so much in theaters is well, most people aren't very deep. They go to the movies to be entertained and turn off their brains for a few hours. Just sit back, watch the pretty colors and follow the same damned story they have seen a hundred times. Surprizes are NOT what they want, because that causes thought. Just something safe and predictable.

Yes, all the films you named are decent in my book...but also too slow or unusual for the public to grasp easily. So they ignore it for another Star Wars or Star Trek or superhero film or 2012 where they already know what to expect. Today's sci-fi is dominated by cardboard characters and big, dumb loud explosions.

It's how Micheal Bay makes millions. And will continue to do so no matter what you say.

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Permalink Reply by T_REX on November 11, 2009 at 3:31pm

All so true,unfortunately.

Never Again! Never will I see a Michael Bay movie again. I am very happy I did not pay for Transformers 2.
I hope the new "Nightmare" doesn't count since he only "produced " it.

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Permalink Reply by Gift of the Magi on November 11, 2009 at 3:32pm

It does...as money goes to his pocket and continues to convince other studios to let him make more movies.

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Permalink Reply by Your Mom's Pimp on November 16, 2009 at 11:19pm

Nobody ever went broke underestimating the taste of the American public.

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Permalink Reply by Gift of the Magi on November 17, 2009 at 8:00am

Amen

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