Table of Contents
Interstellar
Arrival
Inception
Avatar
Ex Machina
Jurassic Park
The Adam Project
In Summary
One of the most underappreciated genres in cinema is easily science-fiction. Cinephiles and moviegoers usually find themselves bored by the simple mention of the genre. Because they believe the plot would be too far from the truth. That could not be farther from reality. The majority of science fiction movies explore humanity. And its perils in such exquisite detail that it forces us to reflect on our own purpose in the universe. It reminds you that while the universe might be unimaginably big, your presence in it isn’t.
If you would like to experience some movies that are completely out of this world (pun intend). have a look at some of our recommendations below.
Interstellar
This masterpiece was direct by Christopher Nolan. Who has proven time and again that he knows just what he is doing. Starring Matthew McConaughey as the lead pilot of the interstellar mission. The movie explores the situation on Earth that is suffering from the consequences of climate change. NASA sends a small crew that includes Anne Hathaway, on a mission, to learn if there is any hope for the survival of the human race. The mind-blowing visuals hit home when accompanied by the heartbreaking soundtrack that will transport you right next to the crew in the Endurance.
Arrival
Dennis Villeneuve hit it out of the park with the critically acclaimed hit of 2016, Arrival. Amy Adams stars as the linguist Louise Banks who is tasked with leading a team of researchers to find out how to communicate with the aliens who seem to have appeared out of nowhere. Alongside Ian Donnelly, played by Jeremy Renner, the two are meant to find out why they have traveled to Earth, while the military breathes down their necks urging for results. The movie expertly navigates how humans would attempt to communicate with an extraterrestrial race, while subtly introducing us to the reality of Louise’s visions.
Inception
Christopher Nolan appears for the second time on our list, this time with Inception. Before exploring space, he ventured further than anyone to explore human dreams. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio as the extractor, Cobb, the plot follows his efforts to complete a seemingly impossible job, to introduce a new idea in the target’s dreams. The movie is infinitely complex, as their mission includes going further than they have before, with each layer being more precarious than the one before. With an amazing soundtrack, courtesy of Hans Zimmer, you are bound to find yourself engrossed in this one-of-a-kind feature.
Avatar
The 2009 epic science fiction marvel, Avatar, was directed, written, produced, and co-edited by James Cameron. Set on the fictional planet Pandora, the plot follows the efforts of the human race to colonize the planet and gain access to the prized mineral, unobtanium. However, the efforts to mine the mineral is threatening the local population who belong to the Na’vi tribe. This is the perfect time to see the movie, as James Cameron has just released the teaser trailer for the second installment scheduled to release at the end of 2022.
Ex Machina
Alex Garland’s directorial debut was an impressive one that resulted in the amazing Ex Machina. The movie stars Alicia Vikander as the gynoid, Ava, who is to be put through the Alan Turing test by Caleb, played by Domhnall Gleeson. The eerie cinematography and plot pull viewers in and are engaging till the very end.
Jurassic Park
Jurassic Park is a classic that we had to include in this list. The movie was released in 1993, but its visuals still hold a lot of relevance and amusement today. With a combination of practical effects, CGI, and animatronics, the dinosaurs are as real as any other seen since then on screens. The ensemble cast’s wonderful performance, the musical score, and Steven Spielberg’s direction make this movie worth your time.
The Adam Project
The Adam Project was release in March 2022 on Netflix and stars everyone’s favorite, Ryan Reynolds. Reynolds plays a fighter pilot who intends to time travel to 2022 but ends up in 2018 instead, where he meets his younger self. Walker Scobell was offer the once-in-a-lifetime chance to portray the younger Reynolds who does very well in the role. While the protagonists are tasked with bringing an end to the dystopian future, it also explores the loss of a family member. Starring Mark Ruffalo and Jennifer Garner as Walker’s parents, it also offers older viewers a hint of nostalgia.
In Summary
All these movies can be stream at any time you want if you are subscribe to a streaming service such as Netflix or DirecTV. To ensure that you can stream the movies, you need to sign up for an AT&T internet plan that works for you. You can also subscribe to AT&T DirecTV, along with your internet subscription.
