Despite that film no science fiction person aknowledges, the genre had been gaining respect in more professional circles. More and more science fiction and fantasy films are being made each year, not to mention the many comic book movies created recently. 2011 is looking at roughly seven comic turned film movies alone.
Unfortunately, this year only one science fiction film is nominated: "Inception." Fantasy was represented even less, only seen in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1."
Inception was indeed the best science fiction move of 2010, and I am more than happy to see it nominated. The idea was unique and flawless throughout the course of the film. The cast was perfect for their roles, and with Christopher Nolan to lead them, there was no surprise the film was praised everywhere.
Sure there were the usual chessy science fiction films such as "Resident Evil: Afterlife." Or possibly even "Repo Men," who, let's face it, stole the idea from "Repo! The Genetic Rock Opera." But there were a couple hidden gems last year as well.
"Tron: Legacy" was visually beautiful and offered a longer, more complex story than its 1982 counterpart had. By no means should it have been held to the same standard as "Inception" in the best film category, but it should have at least been recognized for its visual effects.
"The Book of Eli" was one of the best distopian style films to have been made in the past decade of science fiction history. Especially when we are constantly bombarded with those such as "2012."
Still, at least the genre is being represented this year at the Oscars. Perhaps we should not truly worry until there are no science fiction or fantasy films to be seen.
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