I have been in love with the sci-fi genre ever since I can remember. Some of my earliest happiest memories are of sitting down to watch Star Trek re-runs with my father. I couldn't wait each week to watch a new episode (at least to me they were) so I could see what new aliens would pop up. I guess that might be where I got my need to look for more in sci-fi movies then just what was spoon fed to me at my local movie theater. There are some great sci-fi movies that come out at the movie theater that become blockbuster hits but often the true gems fall to the way side. With so many other movies to compete with that fit the cookie form of what audiences "want", I am not surprised. Here are 3 movies that were greatly under appreciated and deserve another look if you are a sci-fi fan!
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| "Let the tuning begin!" |
Dark City
A man wakes up with no memory of who he is in a world that is always dark. To make matters worse, he is being pursed by these strange beings that have telekinetic powers. I actually saw this movie in the movie theater when it was first released. The theater was couldn't have been more empty and what a shame. This movie is beautifully filmed and the costume design is excellent. The plot to the movie is so well written and keeps you guessing that you almost don't realize you are watching a sci-fi movie until the very end.
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Donnie Darko
This movie is actually about time travel. And yes, there is a large bunny in it as well. You know how when people say that there are no more original ideas for movies anymore? Well, they haven't seen this movie. It stars a young Jake Gyllenhall, as a boy who narrowly escapes an odd accident and then he is manipulated by this large bunny to commit a series of crimes. But is there a bigger purpose behind these crimes? Watch the movie and find out!
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Sunshine
I recently watched this movie on Syfy Channel. It didn't look very interesting based on the description: A team of astronauts are sent to re-ignite the dying sun 50 years into the future. I was so wrong. The cinematography and special effects were excellent. There is a scene at the end of the movie where you get to see the sun re-ignite and it is so beautiful. There is also an added mystery to the movie when crew members begin to die off. This movies keeps your interests in it's entirety.
So those are my recommendations. What I love most about sci-fi is the that anything is imaginable. I think these three movies are a good representation of that.
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