Best Alien Invasion/Encounter Movies...Ever!

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2001 - A Space Odyssey [Blu-ray][Region Free]
1.  2001 - A Space Odyssey [Blu-ray][Region Free] DVD ~ 2001: a Space Odyssey
The list author says:
  "Methodical, sombre milestone in cinema history which enigmatically presents the profound subject of humans future and place in the cosmos."
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The Andromeda Strain [DVD]
2.  The Andromeda Strain [DVD] DVD ~ James Olson
The list author says:
  "Inventive, unnerving, but (perhaps intentionally) sterile split-screen thriller that reduces the alien threat to a virus, based on Michael Crichton's novel with an unbearably tense climax."
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Close Encounters Of The Third Kind (30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition) [Blu-ray] [2007][Region Free]
3.  Close Encounters Of The Third Kind (30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition) [Blu-ray] [2007][Region Free] DVD ~ Richard Dreyfuss
The list author says:
  "Uplifting sci-fi fantasy that presents the aliens as both sinister and benevolent. Includes all 3 versions of the film (regrettably a bit grainy) plus some good making-of docs."
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E.T. - The Extra Terrestrial [Special Edition] [DVD]
4.  E.T. - The Extra Terrestrial [Special Edition] [DVD] DVD ~ Dee Wallace Stone
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  "Sentimental allegorical fantasy about the boy who befriends a stranded alien. Timeless childhood comfort food."
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Men in Black [Blu-ray] [2008][Region Free]
5.  Men in Black [Blu-ray] [2008][Region Free] DVD ~ Linda Fiorentino
The list author says:
  "Recklessly-paced sci-fi comedy that fortunately never takes itself too seriously and does for extra-terrestrials what 'Ghostbusters' did for the supernatural."
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The Abyss [Special Edition] [DVD] [1989]
6.  The Abyss [Special Edition] [DVD] [1989] DVD ~ Ed Harris
The list author says:
  "Overlooked, ambitious underwater adventure from Jim Cameron. Thankfully made before CGI eliminated the need to do things for real. Includes a riveting making-of doc but the film is not in anamorphic!"
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The Thing [Blu-ray][Region Free]
7.  The Thing [Blu-ray][Region Free] 
The list author says:
  "Graphic remake of the 1951 horror classic, capturing an apocalyptic undercurrent and atmosphere of paranoia. Includes the in-depth making-of doc 'Terror Takes Shape'."
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Alien Quadrilogy (9 Disc Complete Box Set) [DVD] [1979]
8.  Alien Quadrilogy (9 Disc Complete Box Set) [DVD] [1979] DVD ~ Sigourney Weaver
The list author says:
  "One of the greatest monsters in cinema history. This set features intriguing special editions of all 4 films (a glimpse of what Alien3 might have been) and a mountain of chest-bursting extras."
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2010 - The Year We Make Contact [Blu-ray] [1984][Region Free]
9.  2010 - The Year We Make Contact [Blu-ray] [1984][Region Free] 
The list author says:
  "Ambitious and brave attempt to conclude the profound questions raised in 2001 but for better or worse it is a more straight-forward adaptation of Arthur C. Clarke's book."
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Fire In The Sky [DVD]
10.  Fire In The Sky [DVD] DVD ~ D.B. Sweeney
The list author says:
  "This gripping mystery allegedly based on a true story of alien abduction in Arizona pre-dates 'The X-Files' but much like that show is either fascinating or farcical depending on your point-of-view."
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The Day The Earth Stood Still [Blu-ray] [1951]
11.  The Day The Earth Stood Still [Blu-ray] [1951] 
The list author says:
  "Seminal sci-fi that was essentially a response to America's insecurities about the Cold War. Includes a good making-of doc."
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Star Man [DVD]
12.  Star Man [DVD] 
The list author says:
  "Romantic road movie fantasy intended as an alternative 'ET' for adults containing the same broad humanitarian message."
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Forbidden Planet [Blu-ray] [1956][Region Free]
13.  Forbidden Planet [Blu-ray] [1956][Region Free] 
The list author says:
  "Intelligent, thought-provoking reworking of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', which now seems slightly camp. The ingenuity is that the aliens have long gone."
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Invasion of The Body Snatchers [DVD]
14.  Invasion of The Body Snatchers [DVD] DVD ~ Invasion of the Body Snatchers
The list author says:
  "Metaphorical, competant sci-fi thriller which surpassed the standard of many similar Cold War paranoia B-movies of the period."
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Invasion Of The Body Snatchers [DVD]
15.  Invasion Of The Body Snatchers [DVD] DVD ~ Donald Sutherland
The list author says:
  "This apocalyptic remake effectively exploits our irrational psychological fears and for many it surpasses the original."
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Planet of the Apes (Special Edition) [DVD] [1968]
16.  Planet of the Apes (Special Edition) [DVD] [1968] DVD ~ Planet of the Apes (1968)
The list author says:
  "This classic sci-fi adventure with ambitious prosthetics was a comment on racial discrimination by having the human crashland on an alien planet, thereby reversing the roles."
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Signs [Blu-ray]
17.  Signs [Blu-ray] DVD ~ Mel Gibson
The list author says:
  "Intensely spooky yet intimate take on the 'alien invasion' scenario which allows mere suggestion to generate suspense."
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Star Trek 1: The Motion Picture - The Director's Edition [DVD]
18.  Star Trek 1: The Motion Picture - The Director's Edition [DVD] DVD ~ Star Trek - the Motion Picture
The list author says:
  "This majestic sci-fi epic about an encounter with a silicon-based intelligence slightly suffers from a ponderous storyline. Unfortunately this preferred director's edition was only made in SD."
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District 9 [Blu-ray] [2009][Region Free]
19.  District 9 [Blu-ray] [2009][Region Free] DVD ~ Sharlto Copley
The list author says:
  "Racially allegorical sci-fi, preferring action over intellectualism by combining familiar elements from other films (The Fly, Alien Nation, etc) but in an unusual way that is a bit overtly violent."
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Plan 9 From Outer Space [DVD]
20.  Plan 9 From Outer Space [DVD] DVD ~ Bela Lugosi
The list author says:
  "So bad it's good, this notoriously execrable film is routinely voted the worst film of all time along with its director but it has an interesting premise and a good documentary about it."
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Cloverfield [Blu-ray] [2008]
21.  Cloverfield [Blu-ray] [2008] 
The list author says:
  "Post 9/11 giant monster-shocker conceptually filmed as if documented on a handheld camcorder which adds some realism to the bombastic story, but some may find it nausea-inducing."
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Lifeforce [1985] [DVD]
22.  Lifeforce [1985] [DVD] DVD ~ Steve Railsback
The list author says:
  "Cult exploitational, apocalyptic sci-fi horror about zombies, vampires and aliens, which sounds a lot worse than its enjoyable execution from Tobe Hooper (Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Poltergeist)"
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Evolution [DVD] [2001]
23.  Evolution [DVD] [2001] DVD ~ David Duchovny
The list author says:
  "The director of 'Ghostbusters' turns his attentions to aliens for this comedy version of 'The X-Files' with a pleasing blend of visceral humour, SFX and blatant product placement."
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Independence Day (2-Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [1996]
24.  Independence Day (2-Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [1996] DVD ~ Will Smith
The list author says:
  "Entertaining updated Hollywood remake of 'War of the Worlds' with astonishing set-pieces and SFX but stereotypical characters worthy of a B-movie script. The fake newscast on Disc 2 is quite fun."
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War of The Worlds [Blu-ray] [2005]
25.  War of The Worlds [Blu-ray] [2005] DVD ~ Tom Cruise
The list author says:
  "Faithful reimagining of the events in HG Wells classic sci-fi for the post 9/11 generation that is really just an undemanding non-stop thrill-ride but the annoyingly hysterical kids spoil it."
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