After a hectic day out, getting cosy in bed with some popcorn and a killer sci-fi movie is all you need sometimes. Sci-fi movies are full of action and technology. They help us envision a world where robots live among us, and space travel is easy. A good sci-fi movie should be exciting with a good plot and excellent actors. Here are some of our top picks for sci-fi movies we think you’ll love.
1. Interstellar
Interstellar is one of the best sci-fi movies ever made and has won numerous awards. This movie will take you on a journey full of space travel, alternate timelines, personal sacrifice and most of all, hope. The film is set in a dystopian society where a group of astronauts travel to space in an attempt to save humanity. The movie is incredibly complex but will definitely blow your mind in the end.
2. Black Mirror: Bandersnatch
For those who believe in all the simulation conspiracy theories, this movie will definitely freak you out. The Netflix movie is based off the show Black Mirror and is interactive in nature. This means that the viewer decides how the next scene will pan out and will decide the same when the choices appear on the screen. Pretty cool, right? As all the viewers make their own choices, the movie has 5 different endings that depend on the choices that were made by you throughout the film.
3. The Star Wars Series
The Star Wars movie franchise has been iconic in the film industry right from its inception and has also gathered a huge fan base. All their movies may have incredibly hyped, but that is justified as they are all amazingly well written and executed. If you haven’t already seen the series, there are currently 8 episodes that are out right now for you to binge on!
4. Hollow Man
Hollow Man may not be the newest sci-fi film around, but it is definitely a brilliant one. The movie is about a scientist who creates an invisibility serum and injects himself with it. However, when things don’t go according to plan and the scientist’s visibility can’t be restored, trouble soon follows as he slowly starts to lose his mind. This thriller will surely keep you on the edge of your seat!
5. Arrival
Arrival was on the favourite lists of several critics and has won several awards. The movie follows the story of a linguist who was hired by the army of the United States to communicate with aliens that have recently arrived on Earth. The film boasts of an engaging plot and exceptional actors, easily making it one of the best sci-fi movies ever.
We hope that you have lots of fun binging on these super exciting sci-fi movies. Which of these is a movie you can’t wait to watch? Let us know in the comments below!
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