Synopsis Joe Penna directed the 2021 science fiction thriller `Stowaway’, which he co-wrote with Ryan Morrison. Unlike most works in the space exploration subgenre which are action-oriented, ‘Stowaway’ is a morally complex space survival film that interweaves a character study of existential frailty alongside the burdens of survival and endurance in space. The film mostly […]
Synopsis In a 2019 movie release, James Gray offers us ‘Ad Astra’, a science fiction drama that explores the typically ignored themes of profound existential loneliness, emotional repression, and the search for purpose within the void of space. The film is set in the not so distant future in a world with developed interplanetary travel
Ridley Scott’s 2017 release, Alien: Covenant, is a science fiction horror film that works as both a sequel to Prometheus (2012) and as a prequel to the famed Alien (1979). This film is part of the larger Alien franchise. Covenant attempts to combine the philosophical ideas of Prometheus with the brutal horror elements that made
What Happened on Monday is a 2017 dystopian science fiction thriller by Tommy Wirkola, known for his twisted action humor. The film furthers his reputation as a dark humorist, centered around the world’s deepest problems, such as overpopulation or a shortage in resources. Food shortages have caused citizens to conflict with their government over the
Synopsis: The Adam Project is a film released in 2022. It is marked as an American science fiction action adventure film directed by Shawn Levy and written by Jonathan Tropper, T.S Nowlin, Jennifer Flackett, and Mark Levin. The movie integrating time travel, family conflicts, and superhero-like battles into a moving narrative that traverses the realm
Summary: Prometheus is a part of the Alien franchise, released in 2012, and it is stunningly bold. It was co written by Jon Spaihts and Damon Lindelof which takes the viewers to another planet while digging into the civilization’s deepest questions: Where do we come from? Why were we created? And What happens when we
Synopsis The Meg, which came out in 2018 and was directed by Jon Turteltaub, incorporates sci-fi with action to take its audience on a journey into the ocean where they will encounter one of the most powerful prehistoric fish ever—the megalodon. The movie is partially based on Steve Alten’s novel Meg: A Novel of Deep
Overview The Martian is an utterly captivating sci-fi drama film that mixes survival and adventure with scientific creativity. It tells the story of Mark Watney, an astronaut played by Matt Damon, who is neglected on Mars during active space exploration and has to depend on his ingenuity to survive. Based on a novel written by
Summary: The film “Transcendence”, released in the year 2014, is a thriller of the sci-fi genre focused on the integration of machines with artificial intelligence (AI) and humans. The film features the work of cinematographer Wally Pfister, who has transitioned into directing, and Jack Paglen as the screenwriter. It raises fundamental questions related to the
Synopsis America’s Future World, a sci-fi action film released in 2018, is set in a dystopian, barren world. After a cataclysm our future loses all sustainable civilization. What remains of humanity survives in separated lawless areas, governed by tyrannical warlords. The main line focuses on a young man, ‘The Prince’, who lives in one of
