- Interstellar: “Interstellar” is a 2014 science fiction movie directed by Christopher Nolan. The film follows a group of astronauts who travel through a wormhole in search of a new home for humanity as the Earth is dying. The main character, Cooper (played by Matthew McConaughey), is a former NASA pilot who is chosen to lead the mission.
The movie explores various scientific concepts such as wormholes, black holes, and time dilation, as well as philosophical ideas such as the nature of love and the human desire for exploration and discovery.
- The Martian: “The Martian” is a 2015 science fiction movie directed by Ridley Scott and based on the novel of the same name by Andy Weir. The film tells the story of Mark Watney (played by Matt Damon), an astronaut who is stranded on Mars after his team leaves him behind, thinking he is dead. The movie follows Watney’s struggle for survival as he attempts to grow food, make contact with Earth, and find a way to return home.
“The Martian” is known for its realistic portrayal of Mars and the challenges that humans would face if they were to live and work on the planet. The movie also explores themes such as resilience, teamwork, and the power of human ingenuity in the face of adversity.
- Alien: “Alien” is a 1979 science fiction horror movie directed by Ridley Scott. The film follows the crew of a commercial spacecraft called the Nostromo, who are awakened from cryogenic sleep to investigate a distress signal coming from an unknown planet. Upon landing, they discover a strange derelict spaceship and a chamber full of mysterious eggs. When one of the eggs hatches and a parasitic creature attaches itself to one of the crew members, a terrifying chain of events unfolds as the crew tries to survive and escape the deadly creature, known as the Xenomorph.
“Alien” is known for its dark and eerie atmosphere, innovative creature design, and suspenseful plot. The movie’s iconic chest-bursting scene and the design of the Xenomorph have become iconic moments in cinema history. “Alien” spawned a successful franchise of movies, including several sequels, prequels, and spin-offs.
- Blade Runner: “Blade Runner” is a 1982 science fiction movie directed by Ridley Scott and based on the novel “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” by Philip K. Dick. The film is set in a dystopian future in Los Angeles in 2019, where genetically engineered beings known as replicants are used for off-world labor. The story follows Rick Deckard (played by Harrison Ford), a retired “blade runner” tasked with hunting down and “retiring” rogue replicants who have escaped to Earth.
“Blade Runner” is known for its visually stunning and atmospheric world-building, complex themes, and unique blend of film noir and science fiction. The movie explores ideas such as the nature of humanity, artificial intelligence, and the ethics of creating and controlling life.
- Passengers: “Passengers” is a 2016 science fiction movie directed by Morten Tyldum and starring Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt. The film follows Jim (Pratt) and Aurora (Lawrence), two passengers on a spaceship traveling to a distant planet. Due to a malfunction, Jim is awakened from cryogenic sleep 90 years too early, and after a year of loneliness, he makes the controversial decision to wake up Aurora, condemning her to the same fate.
“Passengers” explores themes such as loneliness, morality, and the consequences of playing god. The movie received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its performances and stunning visuals, while others criticized its uneven tone and controversial plot elements.
- Gravity: “Gravity” is a 2013 science fiction movie directed by Alfonso Cuarón and starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. The film follows Dr. Ryan Stone (Bullock), a medical engineer on her first space shuttle mission, and veteran astronaut Matt Kowalski (Clooney) as they attempt to survive in space after their shuttle is destroyed by debris from a satellite. The movie chronicles their journey as they struggle to find a way back to Earth and survive the harsh conditions of space.
“Gravity” is known for its stunning visuals, immersive sound design, and intense storytelling. The film employs long takes and realistic cinematography to convey the feeling of being lost and alone in space, and the dangers that come with it.
- Oblivion: “Oblivion” is a 2013 science fiction movie directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Tom Cruise. The film is set in a post-apocalyptic future where Earth has been devastated by a war with an alien race called the Scavs. Jack Harper (Cruise) is a technician working on Earth to repair the drones that protect the planet’s remaining resources. However, as Jack begins to uncover the truth about his mission and the world he inhabits, he finds himself questioning everything he thought he knew.
“Oblivion” is known for its stunning visuals, unique world-building, and complex themes of identity, memory, and what it means to be human. The movie explores philosophical concepts such as the nature of consciousness, free will, and the power of memory, all within the framework of a thrilling science fiction story.
- Ad Astra: Ad Astra” is a 2019 science fiction movie directed by James Gray and starring Brad Pitt. The film is set in a near future where space travel has become routine and follows astronaut Roy McBride (Pitt) on a mission to find his missing father (Tommy Lee Jones), who was sent on a mission to Neptune years earlier.
“Ad Astra” is known for its stunning visuals, introspective storytelling, and exploration of themes such as isolation, mortality, and the search for meaning in life. The movie offers a unique blend of science fiction and psychological drama, using its futuristic setting to explore timeless questions about human nature and the nature of existence.
