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If you’re wanting a list of best sci-fi movies then you are in the right place, these are the top rated Sci-fi movies (part-2), you should not miss.
Prometheus [mdb-7.0]
Prometheus, directed by Ridley Scott, unfolds in a visually stunning sequence where a humanoid alien sacrifices himself to seed life on Earth, hinting at a mysterious connection between humans and these beings. Fast forward to the late 21st century, where scientists Elizabeth Shaw and Charlie Holloway discover ancient star maps in various civilizations, leading them to believe in an invitation from the Engineers, the creators of humanity. This sets the stage for an ambitious space expedition funded by the Weyland Corporation to uncover the origins of mankind, culminating in a journey to a distant moon LV-224. The film’s opening establishes a sense of awe, mystery, and impending discovery, laying the groundwork for themes of creation, exploration, and the quest for answers about humanity’s existence.
Snowpiercer [imdb-7.1]
Immerses viewers in a dystopian future where a failed climate-change experiment has plunged the Earth into an ice age. The only survivors are abroad the Snowpiercer, a colossal train that endlessly circles the globe. Society onboard sharply divided” the elite live in luxury at the front, while the impoverished struggle in squalor at the tail. The narrative unfolds as Curtis, a tail section rebel, plans a daring revolt to seize control of the train’s engine setting the stage for a gripping tale of class struggle, survival, and revolution on a speeding ark through a frozen wasteland.
Predestination [imdb-7.4]
This movie depicts a time-traveling agent known as a “temporal agent” on a mission to prevent a terrorist attack. The agent, portrayed by Ethan Hawke, navigates through a futuristic landscape and uses advanced technology to manipulate time. The film quickly establishes themes of identity, paradoxes, and the intricate nature of time travel, setting the stage for a mind-bending and thought-provoking exploration of destiny and free will.
Gravity [imdb-7.7]
We’re thrust into the vast emptiness of space alongside astronauts Dr. Ryan Stone and Matt Kowalski. They are on a routine spacewalk repairing the Hubble Space Telescope when disaster strikes” debris from a destroyed satellite hurtles toward them, causing catastrophic damage to their space shuttle and leaving them stranded in the unforgiving expanse of space. The film immediately sets a tone of intense suspense and isolation as Stone and Kowalski grapple with the dire situation, struggling to survive amidst the breathtaking yet perilous backdrop of Earth orbit.
Avatar [imdb-7.9]
Avatar directed by James Cameron and released in 2009, immerses viewers in the lush and mystical world of Pandora. The film begins with Jake Sully, a paraplegic Marine veteran, arriving on Pandora as part of the Avatar Program. This program allows humans to remotely control genetically engineered Na’vi bodies, which are native to Pandora and stand over ten feet tall.
Guardian of the Galaxy [imdb-8.0]
In “Guardians of the Galaxy,” the story kicks off with a young Peter Quill being abducted from Earth in the 1980s after his mother’s death. Fast forward to the present day, Quill, now a charming space scavenger known as Star-Lord, is on a mission to retrieve a mysterious orb. This sets off a chain of events leading to an unlikely alliance with Gamora, Drax the Destroyer, Rocket Racoon, and Groot, Together, they become the Guardians of the Galaxy, navigating through action-packed sequences and humorous escapades across the cosmos.
Blade Runner [mdb-8.0]
A dystopian science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott, released in 1982 and based on Philip K. Dick’s novel “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” The story is set in a future Los Angeles where synthetic humans known as replicants are bio-engineered by powerful corporation for dangerous and menial tasks off-world. The replicants are virtually indistinguishable from humans but are banned on Earth after a violent uprising.
The Thing (1982) [imdb-8.2]
This movie plunges us into the desolate and icy landscape of Antartica, where a Norwegian helicopter pursues and attempts to kill a fleeing dog. The Americans stationed at an isolated research outpost witness this chaotic scene and take in the dog, unknowingly setting off a chain of horrifying events. As they investigate the Norwegian base, they discover gruesome evidence of a deadly estraterrestrial organism capable of imitating any life form it encounters. This sets the stage for a tense and claustrophobic battle for survival as paranoia and mistrust grip the team, leading to a gripping exploration of fear, identity, and the chilling unknown lurking in the frozen.
Inception [imdb-8.8]
“Inception,” directed by Christopher Nolan, sets the stage for the complex narrative that follows. It opens with Dom Cobb, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, washed up on a beach and taken to Saito, a powerful businessman. Saito offers Cobb a chance to clear his criminal record in exchange for performing an inception-planting an idea into someone’s mind through dreams. This sets off a mind-bending journey through layers of dreams and reality, exploring themes of memory, guilt, and the nature of reality itself.
These Top rated Sci-fi Movies Part-2 are must watch!