[yamtaddle]

The science being made-up isn't a feature of every credible definition of what sci-fi is. Some would perhaps admit Melancholia, others would definitely not. IMO the stronger argument for its falling outside sci-fi is that the scientific elements are basically all metaphorical—it's not actually about what would happen under those circumstances. The other planet and the impending, unavoidable doom are all externalizations of internal states of mind, and manifestations of a shared and very real and certain doom we all face. It's depression's weight realized, given physical form where all can see it.

[EDIT] I mean, then again, that's almost as true of Annihilation... which is why it's hard to nail these things down with certainty.

[2-718-281-828]

i love melancholia and i wouldn't even remotely consider it as science fiction ... lol