Science fiction movies are one of those genres that people just can’t get enough of. They appeal to the need for people to believe there is something else besides us. When people need something to believe in, they either lean toward religion or science. Those who are science inclined love these kinds of movies.
People also like to ask “what if…” in different ways. Science fiction movies allow people to open their imaginations to all kinds of possibilities. What if there is life on other planets? What if that life came here on Earth? What if this life form is bad? What if this life form was so good? All of these questions are things we ask ourselves and these kinds of movies allow us to explore the possibilities.
Science fiction movies are often filled with the things we love about movies. There is suspense and excitement. There are battle and sometimes romantic scenes. The storytelling is often of high quality and the questions dealt with are thought-provoking. These movies often deal with issues like ethics and philosophy and can keep us thinking for days on end.
There are many great science fiction movies that appeal to a wide audience. If you’ve never watched sci-fi movies before, check out some of these classics:
The Matrix Trilogy: This science fiction trilogy follows Neo and his friends as they tackle the question, What if this life is not real? What if we had another life and the life we think we are living is just a dream?
Star Wars films: This series of films has kept sci-fi fans on the edge of their seats for more than a decade with films that combined love, morality, power, the battle for right and wrong, and of course, the exploration of the universe.
Star Trek movies: Over the past several decades, many Star Trek movies have been made. Old movies are just as great as new ones and the characters draw you in.
Planet of the Apes: The first movie, released in 1968, made us think about what would have happened if we hadn’t fully evolved. The original movie was remade in 2001.
ET: This is one of the first movies that made people think about aliens in a positive way. Kids and adults alike fell in love with this wonderful land that just wanted to come home.