Comments on: Top Ten Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic Films http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/top-ten-apocalypticpost-apocalyptic-films The best and latest movie news, reviews, features and editorials - updated daily Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:21:24 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Kodos http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/top-ten-apocalypticpost-apocalyptic-films#comment-27786 Kodos Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:38:48 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=17651#comment-27786 You left far too many goodies off of your "list". re: 2 Can't you liberal Euro-trash types ever knock it off with the Bush-bashing or the Palin-hate? Quit kissing Obama's ass. You left far too many goodies off of your "list".

re: 2
Can't you liberal Euro-trash types ever knock it off with the Bush-bashing or the Palin-hate?
Quit kissing Obama's ass.

]]> By: Jason http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/top-ten-apocalypticpost-apocalyptic-films#comment-21438 Jason Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:36:12 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=17651#comment-21438 would The Seventh Seal count? would The Seventh Seal count?

]]> By: John http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/top-ten-apocalypticpost-apocalyptic-films#comment-21437 John Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:35:14 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=17651#comment-21437 The Happening The Happening

]]> By: Roger http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/top-ten-apocalypticpost-apocalyptic-films#comment-21436 Roger Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:34:05 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=17651#comment-21436 where's 28 Days Later? where's 28 Days Later?

]]> By: Tim http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/top-ten-apocalypticpost-apocalyptic-films#comment-21435 Tim Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:31:55 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=17651#comment-21435 Time of The Wolf Time of The Wolf

]]> By: Greg http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/top-ten-apocalypticpost-apocalyptic-films#comment-21432 Greg Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:16:04 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=17651#comment-21432 The Last Wave The Last Wave

]]> By: Vince http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/top-ten-apocalypticpost-apocalyptic-films#comment-21392 Vince Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:53:05 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=17651#comment-21392 @<a href="#comment-21150" rel="nofollow">Ross</a>: You know what, I agree! I'm honestly the only person I know (I have a ton of movie-watching friends/family) who didn't fall in love with that film. It felt like it was pandering to it's audience the whole time with this message about "hope" and "being a faith-filled savior" and whatever. Everything about the film was excellent except its moral, which it bashed into your head every 10 seconds, just in case you forgot about what movie you were watching. @Ross:

You know what, I agree! I'm honestly the only person I know (I have a ton of movie-watching friends/family) who didn't fall in love with that film. It felt like it was pandering to it's audience the whole time with this message about "hope" and "being a faith-filled savior" and whatever. Everything about the film was excellent except its moral, which it bashed into your head every 10 seconds, just in case you forgot about what movie you were watching.

]]> By: The Judge http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/top-ten-apocalypticpost-apocalyptic-films#comment-21255 The Judge Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:13:29 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=17651#comment-21255 @<a href="#comment-21126" rel="nofollow">Zeus</a>: I Know! @Zeus: I Know!

]]> By: The Judge http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/top-ten-apocalypticpost-apocalyptic-films#comment-21254 The Judge Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:11:36 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=17651#comment-21254 what about "The Postman"? that movie was excellent. what about "The Postman"? that movie was excellent.

]]> By: entertainmenttodayandbeyond.com http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/top-ten-apocalypticpost-apocalyptic-films#comment-21243 entertainmenttodayandbeyond.com Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:14:11 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=17651#comment-21243 Good list. I still have not watched Children of Men. Now I have too. Heres MY list- http://blog.entertainmenttodayandbeyond.com/2009/05/28/chuck-curry%e2%80%99s-top-ten-post-apocolyptic-films/ Good list. I still have not watched Children of Men. Now I have too.
Heres MY list-

http://blog.entertainmenttodayandbeyond.com/2009/05/28/chuck-curry%e2%80%99s-top-ten-post-apocolyptic-films/

]]> By: Brian http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/top-ten-apocalypticpost-apocalyptic-films#comment-21242 Brian Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:57:43 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=17651#comment-21242 On the Beach. Absolutely one of the best. No question it belongs on the list. On the Beach. Absolutely one of the best. No question it belongs on the list.

]]> By: sandy http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/top-ten-apocalypticpost-apocalyptic-films#comment-21218 sandy Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:17:44 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=17651#comment-21218 How about a little humour with your devastation? A Boy and His Dog? Tank Girl? Cherry 2000? How about a little humour with your devastation? A Boy and His Dog? Tank Girl? Cherry 2000?

]]> By: JoeJoe http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/top-ten-apocalypticpost-apocalyptic-films#comment-21199 JoeJoe Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:38:04 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=17651#comment-21199 I think you missed "When Worlds Collide", "Armageddon", and "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy". You see I too don't believe in the "no win scenario." "Millennium" has the benefit of Cheryl Ladd dressed only in a man’s shirt. I think you missed "When Worlds Collide", "Armageddon", and "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy". You see I too don't believe in the "no win scenario." "Millennium" has the benefit of Cheryl Ladd dressed only in a man’s shirt.

]]> By: William http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/top-ten-apocalypticpost-apocalyptic-films#comment-21185 William Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:03:21 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=17651#comment-21185 Great List!! I'd put Children of Men at one, Road Warrior a close second. I was afraid that Road Warrior wouldn't make it, since I didn't think it would be number one. But that was a pleasant surprise. It also contains one of my favorite death scenes of its main villain"s". Great List!! I'd put Children of Men at one, Road Warrior a close second. I was afraid that Road Warrior wouldn't make it, since I didn't think it would be number one. But that was a pleasant surprise. It also contains one of my favorite death scenes of its main villain"s".

]]> By: Ceasar http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/top-ten-apocalypticpost-apocalyptic-films#comment-21170 Ceasar Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:02:55 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=17651#comment-21170 where's George A. Romero's The Crazies and Don DcKellar's Last Night? where's George A. Romero's The Crazies and Don DcKellar's Last Night?

]]> By: Adam http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/top-ten-apocalypticpost-apocalyptic-films#comment-21169 Adam Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:59:23 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=17651#comment-21169 The Omega Man. The Omega Man.

]]> By: David http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/top-ten-apocalypticpost-apocalyptic-films#comment-21168 David Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:55:04 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=17651#comment-21168 On The Beach On The Beach

]]> By: King Ralph http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/top-ten-apocalypticpost-apocalyptic-films#comment-21165 King Ralph Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:31:01 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=17651#comment-21165 Decent list but how can you not have The Day After in there? Decent list but how can you not have The Day After in there?

]]> By: Ross http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/top-ten-apocalypticpost-apocalyptic-films#comment-21150 Ross Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:27:59 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=17651#comment-21150 Children of Men = OVERRATED Children of Men = OVERRATED

]]> By: Steve http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/top-ten-apocalypticpost-apocalyptic-films#comment-21149 Steve Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:59:35 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=17651#comment-21149 Let me add a TV mini-series, the first two hours of "The Stand". Let me add a TV mini-series, the first two hours of "The Stand".

]]> By: The Jackal http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/top-ten-apocalypticpost-apocalyptic-films#comment-21143 The Jackal Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:10:41 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=17651#comment-21143 @Zeus: You are absolutely right; how can any post-apocalyptic films list not include "The Matrix." For me, the best example of doom-and-gloom in film never got any better than "Dr. Strangelove." Here's a few other films: (1953) The War of the Worlds (1996) Independence Day (2002) 28 Days Later (2007) I Am Legend And even though it only addresses an "almost-apocalypse," I really think M. Night Shymalan's "Signs" belongs on this list. @Zeus: You are absolutely right; how can any post-apocalyptic films list not include "The Matrix." For me, the best example of doom-and-gloom in film never got any better than "Dr. Strangelove."

Here's a few other films:

(1953) The War of the Worlds
(1996) Independence Day
(2002) 28 Days Later
(2007) I Am Legend

And even though it only addresses an "almost-apocalypse," I really think M. Night Shymalan's "Signs" belongs on this list.

]]> By: tom http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/top-ten-apocalypticpost-apocalyptic-films#comment-21134 tom Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:20:54 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=17651#comment-21134 how can 12 Monkeys be there but no La Jetee?!!!! 12M was BASED entirely ON La Jetee. Thats like putting the Mark Wahlberg version of Apes over the Heston one. kudos on the Network selection. Ned Beatty's Oscar nominated boardroom soliloquy is more apocalyptic than 50,000 mushroom clouds. how can 12 Monkeys be there but no La Jetee?!!!! 12M was BASED entirely ON La Jetee. Thats like putting the Mark Wahlberg version of Apes over the Heston one.

kudos on the Network selection. Ned Beatty's Oscar nominated boardroom soliloquy is more apocalyptic than 50,000 mushroom clouds.

]]> By: GregM http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/top-ten-apocalypticpost-apocalyptic-films#comment-21131 GregM Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:42:19 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=17651#comment-21131 Does if have to be about Earth? Neverending Story? Does if have to be about Earth? Neverending Story?

]]> By: Carson Dyle http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/top-ten-apocalypticpost-apocalyptic-films#comment-21130 Carson Dyle Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:41:10 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=17651#comment-21130 Great seeing Network in there... one of my favourite films of all time. A decidedly more typical apocalyptic film by Sidney Lumet, though, is Fail-Safe, which by my estimation is a terrific film. The serious version of Dr. Strangelove, if you will. The Bedford Incident is also terrific... Moby Dick during the Cold War. Great seeing Network in there… one of my favourite films of all time. A decidedly more typical apocalyptic film by Sidney Lumet, though, is Fail-Safe, which by my estimation is a terrific film. The serious version of Dr. Strangelove, if you will. The Bedford Incident is also terrific… Moby Dick during the Cold War.

]]> By: Zeus http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/top-ten-apocalypticpost-apocalyptic-films#comment-21126 Zeus Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:28:50 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=17651#comment-21126 Where is Matrix?? Where is Matrix??

]]> By: Brad Brevet http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/top-ten-apocalypticpost-apocalyptic-films#comment-21122 Brad Brevet Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:53:31 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=17651#comment-21122 @<a href="#comment-21121" rel="nofollow">Guy Lodge</a>: That's my fault on that one... I have never seen "The Rapture" and when I was editing together David's piece that was the only trailer I found and wrongly assumed it was the right one. He's talking about Michael Tolkin's '91 film. @Guy Lodge: That's my fault on that one… I have never seen "The Rapture" and when I was editing together David's piece that was the only trailer I found and wrongly assumed it was the right one. He's talking about Michael Tolkin's '91 film.

]]> By: Guy Lodge http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/top-ten-apocalypticpost-apocalyptic-films#comment-21121 Guy Lodge Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:36:52 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=17651#comment-21121 Interesting list, but I'm confused as to which "The Rapture" you're talking about -- that trailer is for a bargain-basement British production yet to be released. Interesting list, but I'm confused as to which "The Rapture" you're talking about — that trailer is for a bargain-basement British production yet to be released.

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