The best Sci-Fi I've seen this year

[Madmick]

Mars Express (2023) - IMDb

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Everyone has seen Dune 2. I wanted to shine a light on one of the best pieces of cyberpunk contributed to the genre in a decent chunk of time that I think many Sherdoggers probably haven't seen. If you can't tell by the poster, it's a 2023 French film, but there is English dubbing if you can suffer that sort of mutilation over subtitles. It doesn't hide its influences: Blade Runner and Ghost in the Shell are the most obvious, understandably, but there are plenty of flourishes you'll catch that don't seem to be accidental nods including to Cyberpunk 2077, Aliens, Foundation, and even 2001: A Space Odyssey. It's hard to put a finger on what sets it apart. Perhaps one review I read afterwards nailed it on the head by observing that the filmmakers seem more interested in focusing on the minutiae of day to day life, and technology, and what it would be like to live in a world hundreds of years in the future; how those simple changes cascade outwards, the butterfly effect, and change so much about who we are, how we live, and what we value. And by doing so, it's like the filmmakers aren't congratulating themselves when a seemingly mundane murder investigation coincides with a watershed moment for the species at the film's conclusion. Destiny feels like a coincidence, a startling discovery, not a boringly contrived entitlement.

The soundtrack is freaking fantastic ("A Million Miles Away" is the centerpiece).


Reelgood tells me it is only available for rent or purchase on streaming services (Amazon, Apple), but I leave it to you to find a way. It's worth it.

Mars Express (2023): Where to Watch and Stream Online

Find out where to watch Mars Express online. This comprehensive streaming guide lists all of the streaming services where you can rent, buy, or stream for free

reelgood.com

Here's a trailer, but I urge you to go in as blind as possible.

 

[Sonny Qc]

Looks gay

 

[Nizam al-Mulk]

Rebel Moon Part 1 directors cut.

 

[MLarson]

Mars Express (2023) - IMDb

Mars Express (2023) Reference View

www.imdb.com

Everyone has seen Dune 2. I wanted to shine a light on one of the best pieces of cyberpunk contributed to the genre in a decent chunk of time that I think many Sherdoggers probably haven't seen. If you can't tell by the poster, it's a 2023 French film, but there is English dubbing if you can suffer that sort of mutilation over subtitles. It doesn't hide its influences: Blade Runner and Ghost in the Shell are the most obvious, understandably, but there are plenty of flourishes you'll catch that don't seem to be accidental nods including to Cyberpunk 2077, Aliens, Foundation, and even 2001: A Space Odyssey. It's hard to put a finger on what sets it apart. Perhaps one review I read afterwards nailed it on the head by observing that the filmmakers seem more interested in focusing on the minutiae of day to day life, and technology, and what it would be like to live in a world hundreds of years in the future; how those simple changes cascade outwards, the butterfly effect, and change so much about who we are, how we live, and what we value. And by doing so, it's like the filmmakers aren't congratulating themselves when a seemingly mundane murder investigation coincides with a watershed moment for the species at the film's conclusion. Destiny feels like a coincidence, a startling discovery, not a boringly contrived entitlement.

The soundtrack is freaking fantastic.


Reelgood tells me it is only available for rent or purchase on streaming services (Amazon, Apple), but I leave it to you to find a way. It's worth it.

Mars Express (2023): Where to Watch and Stream Online

Find out where to watch Mars Express online. This comprehensive streaming guide lists all of the streaming services where you can rent, buy, or stream for free

reelgood.com

Here's a trailer, but I urge you to go in as blind as possible.

The movie looks good but the animation looks meh but still would watch.

 

[CrazyN8]

Does it bring anything to the table Ghost in the Shell doesn't?

 

[Captain Tenneal]

That is good, this is too if you dig the aesthetic

 

[Osculater]

Great movie, it is bourgeoisie vs proletariat but with robots as 2nd class citizens

 

[HenryFlower]

yeah this was really good; familiar, but good. one thing i especially loved was the sound design for Carlos’s movement. something about it was so satisfying.

 

[Bob Gray]

So there's no subtitles? Grrr. Have to pass until they're available. Dubbing is garbage.

I don't think it came out this year, but Severance has been some really interesting sci fi. But I'll check this out sometime.

 

[Madmick]

So there's no subtitles? Grrr. Have to pass until they're available. Dubbing is garbage.

I don't think it came out this year, but Severance has been some really interesting sci fi. But I'll check this out sometime.

Of course there is subtitles. There's always subtitles.

The first season of Severance was undoubtedly the best sci-fi television series of the year. In fact, it was probably the best TV series of 2022. I'd crown the The Bear for its second season for 2023.

 

[Fox by the Sea]

Impressive, best scifi of the year for sure. From the tech displayed to the cohesion of the imagined world. I will surely rewatch.

 

[HenryFlower]

So there's no subtitles? Grrr. Have to pass until they're available. Dubbing is garbage.

I don't think it came out this year, but Severance has been some really interesting sci fi. But I'll check this out sometime.

the dub for this is actually fantastic. when i saw it in theaters i was convinced that it was a french canadian production (i was expecting french language w/ subs, but didn’t know enough about it to know what language the film was in) because the english dub was so seamless that i didn’t even realize it was a dub until i looked it up walking back to my car. my friend thought the same.

 

[tonil]

Of course there is subtitles. There's always subtitles.

The first season of Severance was undoubtedly the best sci-fi television series of the year. In fact, it was probably the best TV series of 2022. I'd crown the The Bear for its second season for 2023.

What would you say its the best sci fi tv series yove seen so far?

 

[Madmick]

What would you say its the best sci fi tv series yove seen so far?

In 2024?

 

[HenryFlower]

The first season of Severance was undoubtedly the best sci-fi television series of the year. In fact, it was probably the best TV series of 2022.

the best series of the 2020s, easy.

 

[Meatspin]

Cannot get enough of cyberpunk so will procure this now. Cheers for the suggestion.

 

[tonil]

In 2024?

all time best sci fi tv series based on your oppinion : )

 

[Madmick]

all time best sci fi tv series based on your oppinion : )

Oh, dude, c'mon, I'm not in a mood to do that. Because let's be real. There isn't some obscure series that everybody doesn't already know that I would sincerely pick. Which means all you're inviting me to do is to offer a feeling of validation to those who agree with me, or a feeling of alienation to those who disagree. In opposition to the latter group I'll most likely inevitably be put in a position to defend or litigate my opinion.

No thanks to that derail. Instead, I'll point to this series, another Apple TV series like Severance, from this year, that was worth the watch. Because Joel Edgerton just never picks anything that turns out bad. One of those actors with a helluva nose.

 

[Doughie99]

Mars Express (2023) - IMDb

Mars Express (2023) Reference View

www.imdb.com

Everyone has seen Dune 2. I wanted to shine a light on one of the best pieces of cyberpunk contributed to the genre in a decent chunk of time that I think many Sherdoggers probably haven't seen. If you can't tell by the poster, it's a 2023 French film, but there is English dubbing if you can suffer that sort of mutilation over subtitles. It doesn't hide its influences: Blade Runner and Ghost in the Shell are the most obvious, understandably, but there are plenty of flourishes you'll catch that don't seem to be accidental nods including to Cyberpunk 2077, Aliens, Foundation, and even 2001: A Space Odyssey. It's hard to put a finger on what sets it apart. Perhaps one review I read afterwards nailed it on the head by observing that the filmmakers seem more interested in focusing on the minutiae of day to day life, and technology, and what it would be like to live in a world hundreds of years in the future; how those simple changes cascade outwards, the butterfly effect, and change so much about who we are, how we live, and what we value. And by doing so, it's like the filmmakers aren't congratulating themselves when a seemingly mundane murder investigation coincides with a watershed moment for the species at the film's conclusion. Destiny feels like a coincidence, a startling discovery, not a boringly contrived entitlement.

The soundtrack is freaking fantastic ("A Million Miles Away" is the centerpiece).


Reelgood tells me it is only available for rent or purchase on streaming services (Amazon, Apple), but I leave it to you to find a way. It's worth it.

Mars Express (2023): Where to Watch and Stream Online

Find out where to watch Mars Express online. This comprehensive streaming guide lists all of the streaming services where you can rent, buy, or stream for free

reelgood.com

Here's a trailer, but I urge you to go in as blind as possible.

I generally am averse to any and all animations but...............I'm giving Mars Express a go, on your recc.
Downloading it now.

 

[HenryFlower]

Oh, dude, c'mon, I'm not in a mood to do that. Because let's be real. There isn't some obscure series that everybody doesn't already know that I would sincerely pick. Which means all you're inviting me to do is to offer a feeling of validation to those who agree with me, or a feeling of alienation to those who disagree. In opposition to the latter group I'll most likely inevitably be put in a position to defend or litigate my opinion.

No thanks to that derail. Instead, I'll point to this series, another Apple TV series like Severance, from this year, that was worth the watch. Because Joel Edgerton just never picks anything that turns out bad. One of those actors with a helluva nose.

have you watched Silo? it is also an Apple series. one of my coworkers has been nagging me to watch it (the same coworker i recommended Severance to & who subsequently loved Severance)