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Star Wars
George Lucas' space trilogy. The first film was released in 1977 and saw
almost immediate success. Two sequels followed in the decade following.
Sixteen years after the first three films, three prequels were released.
Today, this movie is a classic among science fiction films. There are many
products licensed from Star Wars as well, such as
video games and toys. This site has some terrific
article archives with interviews from Star Wars experts. |
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Matrix
This science fiction film is also packed with action scenes. The film stars
Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss. The film is known for utilizing a special
effect called "bullet
time" where the camera films in normal speed, but the character is in
slow motion. The movie is known for its visual effects. The plot focuses on
a computer hacker who is racked in a virtual reality known as the Matrix. |
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Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Following the success of Terminator, this movie delves a little more deeply
into the story of Sarah Connor's son, the leader of the revolution, John
Conner. This time, the cyborg is built to protect John from destruction. The
film stars
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton and Edward Furlong. The plot line
of future revolutions and robots has a definite science fiction twist, but
the story is also full of action scenes that anyone will enjoy. |
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Alien
What better setting for a science fiction movie than outer space? The film
stars Sigourney Weaver and Tom Skerritt, crew members who land on a planet
where the creatures there try to take over their bodies. The film is science
fiction, but has a definite twist of horror to it as well and a dark edge.
Although an older science fiction film, it is a still a favorite with sci fi
fans for its intense special effects. |
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Avatar
What happens when you combine a distant planet, native beings and human
living in the shell of one of the native beings? A romance combined with a
science fiction story that helped this film break records across the globe.
The movie is directed by James Cameron and stars Sam Worthington, Zoe
Saldana and Sigourney Weaver. Read a
full summary of the movie to learn more about what makes the Na'Vi
people tick. |
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Back to the Future
Michael J. Fox stars as a teenager who is transported back in time by the
invention his friend, the nutty professor Dr. Emmett Brown. He travels from
1985 to 1955 in a DeLorean time machine. The movie has a lot of comedic
moments and some interesting explanations for how
time travel is possible as Marty seeks help from a younger Dr. Emmett to
help he return to the future. Of course, he'll have to right a few wrongs
while he's still in the past. |
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Blade Runner
Directed by Ridley Scott and starring Harrison Ford, this story is set in
the future. Harrison Ford plays the part of Decker, a space cop who hunts
down clones who are due to be terminated but have escaped. The movie has
become something of a cult favorite and is still shown in some cities, such
as New York. The movie is being re-released on DVD and can be ordered
through the
Warner Brothers website. |
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Star
Trek
When someone says "Star Trek", you likely wonder which one they mean. Not
only is there the television series, but there were several Star Trek movies
starring William Shatner and Leonard Nemoy. In 2009, this movie was remade
with a new cast. Chris Pine is the new James T. Kirk. This is another
science fiction movie that has a huge following. Fans of the series are
called "trekkies" and there is even an
annual convention where they can gather to celebrate their love of all
things Star Trek. |
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2012
This movie is based on earth's science and the possibility of underground
volcanoes erupting and earthquakes shaking the world off its axis. How will
the human species survive if this happens? The movie stars John Cusack and
Danny Glover. The DVD has
special features about the Mayan calendar and the year 2012's possible
significance. You can even see previews and
clips of your favorite Sony Pictures movies on this site. |
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2001: A Space Odyssey
Although it dates back to 1968, this movie is still popular with science
fiction fans. It was directed by Stanley Kubrick and starred Keir Dullea,
Gary Lockwood and William Sylvester. The site has a
complete list of cast and crew. The movie has its roots in a short story
written by Arthur C. Clarke. It cost around $10 million to make, which was a
huge amount at the time, but grossed double that and won an Academy Award. |
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