12-May-2021

10 Science Fiction Masterpieces That You Should Watch Once In Your Lifetime

10 Science Fiction Masterpieces That You Should Watch Once In Your Lifetime

Science Fiction is one genre that is capable of showcasing the unimaginable into stellar imagery where anything is possible. They present stories that we could not believe could come true visually and are so convincing that our eyes are awestruck. The division between the reel and real starts getting blurred. With the advancement in technology and movie making, the great VFX, lighting, cinematography, costume and audio has enabled the science fiction genre to become extremely realistic and popular. We have listed the greatest science fiction masterpieces and if you haven’t watched them yet then you are missing an incredible movie experience.

 

1. 2001: A Space Odyssey

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A landmark in the science fiction genre that has propelled this genre to new heights and influenced future sci-fi movies. Considered the greatest, this movie has very advanced visual effects and the screenplay about artificial intelligence when it was unheard of for its time. It follows the Discovery, One voyager, in search of an alien monolith with the help of sentient computer HAL. 

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2. Arrival 

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Twelve extraterritorial space crafts silently position themselves around different parts of the world and no one can decipher their motive for arrival. Linguist Louise Banks is called upon to decode the language of the heptapods and the revelation at the end will change everything for her. This sci-fi thriller is unlike the other movies where aliens are bad and gruesome creatures but this movie is a perfect example of a genre done right.  

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3. Interstellar 

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As human survival starts getting bleak on the earth, a group of astronauts and scientists set out on a space expedition to find a new home for humans with the help of a wormhole found near Saturn which makes inter galaxy travel possible. With eyes boggling graphics of outer space, you feel as if having travelled across the universe, making this movie a must-watch for all sci-fi fans. 

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4. The Matrix

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Set in a fictional universe where artificial intelligence has become self-aware machines and have imprisoned humankind in a virtual reality known as The Matrix where sometimes prisoners break free. Neo, Trinity and Morpheus are few such individuals trying to free humankind from the structure. The new cinematography and choreographed sequences applied in this movie helped revolutionize action movies. 

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5. Avatar 

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One of the highest-grossing movies ever, Avatar is a visual spectacle of the highest order along with an imaginative screenplay and commentary on imperialism. Pandora is a habitable moon that humans want to colonise in order to gain natural resources for the earth’s depleting energy sources. This threatens the existence of the Na’ vi tribes of the area which peacefully co-exists with nature. 

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6. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

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When a friendly extraterrestrial gets left behind on Earth, a unique friendship forms between a boy Elliott who tries to hide E.T. from the world. He gets the help of his siblings who help him get E.T. back home while protecting him from the government. This blockbuster depicted aliens, not as an enemy but as a friend and the innocence of young children is masterfully depicted. 

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7. Inception

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This mind-bending movie about lucid dreaming in which a professional thief is hired by a billionaire to infiltrate the mind of his rival to plant an idea in exchange for clearing his past criminal deeds. The dream sequences have stunning visual effects and bring the impossible to life leaving your eyes glued to the screen and your heart racing as you anticipate what will happen next. 

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8. The Martian 

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This movie is about an astronaut’s survival on Mars when a mission gets jeopardised and all crew leaves without him. He then spends almost 2 years stuck there and uses his skill to harvest food and water and also tries to communicate with his colleagues on earth. The movie also deals with the efforts to rescue him. The highlight of the film has to be Matt Damon’s acting and the message of hope which should never be lost. 

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9. Gravity

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When astronauts Dr Ryan and Lt. Matt are stranded in space after the destruction of their space shuttle, they must race against time to survive and devise ways to return to Earth safely. This intense film was praised for its visuals, direction, acting and musical score as well as being on several critics ‘best film of the year’ list. 

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10. Ex Machina

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The movie is about Caleb who gets a lifetime opportunity to visit the CEO of his company, Nathan for one week where he reveals to Caleb a humanoid which he had built named Ava. When Caleb starts falling in love with her, things start taking a turn for the worst. This film won the Oscar for the best visual effects and was highly acclaimed for its overall dramatic flair.

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By Arushi Garg (Suggest Nest)

 




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