re: Unsticky Please -Voting Closed

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I agree that dystopia is a genre of sci-fi (and my personal favorite). But I think what sets Eternal Sunshine apart is that it is so fantastical, it is not really sci fi, it is fantasy. It’s not really supposed to be grounded in reality at all, its just a way to explore the subconscious. It’s closer to Being John Malkovich or Synecdoche, NY than science fiction (yes, I know those are both Kaufman films as well).

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And if we were really strict, the current and obvious number 1 sci-fi by my count isn't even a sci-fi considering substance. It is a horror film, so even I am often not a genre purist. The debate is even smaller than Star Wars. I think ACO is more "genre specific" than Alien or Eternal Sunshine.

Which is why I often enjoy sci-fi more than anything else, it combines a lot of elements. Pure drama (Children of Men), Comedy (Dr. Strangelove or Brazil), social commentary (ACO, Brazil, etc.), and pure fun (Body Snatchers)