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It's so interesting that you can't help but groan! Top 30 recommended science fiction movies
20th place: "Interstellar" (2014) Director: Christopher Nolan 169 minutes
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This near-future science fiction film is directed by Christopher Nolan, one of the few filmmakers who can do what he wants with his original works. With the Earth on the brink of destruction, the story depicts astronauts who travel to a faraway planet to find a new place to live in order to survive as humanity is on the brink of destruction. To ensure thorough scientific backing, theoretical physicist Kip Thorne participated in this film as a scientific consultant. Nolan also insisted on shooting the film in live action with as little use of CG as possible, and created this film using miniatures and life-size sets.
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19th place: "Transformers" (07) Director: Michael Bay 143 minutes
This sci-fi blockbuster is the ultimate collaboration between executive producer Steven Spielberg and director Michael Bay. Although it is based on a children's toy and animated series, it is a powerful robot action movie that will satisfy adults as well. The explosive explosion scenes that only the king of destruction Michael Bay can create, and the robots running wild in front of the camera moving in all directions are truly spectacular. It is no exaggeration to say that this was the first time Hollywood successfully made a full-scale live-action giant robot movie.
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18. Close Encounters of the Third Kind(1977) Director: Steven Spielberg 135 minutes
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What would happen if aliens came to Earth? This sci-fi masterpiece depicts the so-called "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." Until then, aliens had been treated as something absurd, but it was Spielberg, who was only 31 years old at the time, who portrayed them in a realistic and persuasive way. His magnificent direction was highly praised and he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director. It was nominated in a total of nine categories at the Academy Awards, winning two, making it a truly historic masterpiece.
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17th place: "AKIRA" (1988) Director: Katsuhiro Otomo 125 minutes
This animated feature film is based on Katsuhiro Otomo's popular comic, and was directed by Otomo himself. Its overwhelming artistic skill and worldview have captivated people around the world, and it is no exaggeration to say that it has become synonymous with Japanimation and Cool Japan. The unique music by Geino Yamashirogumi is also impressive, and it is currently attracting attention as a work that foreshadows the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. It has also garnered attention in Hollywood, but plans to make a live-action version have been planned and then shelved, and as of March 2020, production is on hold.
16. "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back" (80)
Director: Irvin Kershner 127 minutes
The second film in the Star Wars series, which features characters such as Yoda and the Emperor, is a huge hit among fans. The battle between the Galactic Empire's AT-ATs and the Rebel Alliance's snow speeders on the ice planet Hoth is remembered as a famous scene not only in the Star Wars series, but in film history as well. The shocking confession at the end of the film made it a masterpiece that further exploded the popularity of Star Wars.
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15. RoboCop(1987) Director: Paul Verhoeven 103 minutes
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This is a near-future science fiction film starring RoboCop, a cyborg with the body of a fallen police officer integrated into a robot. Paul Verhoeven's unique depiction of violence and comedic direction make this film even more appealing, and it is loved by many fans. On the other hand, RoboCop's struggles with his identity and his search for himself are melancholic, making this a masterpiece that gives a human drama feel even in the midst of violent science fiction.
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14th place: "Thor: Ragnarok" (2017) Director: Taika Waititi 130 minutes
This is the third installment of the "Thor" series in the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe). The story is set mainly in outer space, and the sci-fi elements have been strengthened in this film. With Taika Waititi joining the project as director, the pop and new worldview seen in this film is incredibly fun and interesting, and has presented new possibilities for sci-fi films.
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13. "Avatar" (2009) Director: James Cameron 162 minutes
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A historic sci-fi blockbuster that popularized 3D movies and reaffirmed the value of IMAX. It was a monster blockbuster that held the number one spot in the world box office for about 10 years until it was overtaken by Avengers: The Game in 2019. The world view created by James Cameron is overwhelming, and the attention to detail of the machines and creatures that appear is also amazing. As an action movie, it is a top-class finish that changed the history of cinema.
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12. "Shin Godzilla" (16)
Director: Hideaki Anno (general director) / Shinji Higuchi (director and special effects director) 119 minutes
This film depicts what would happen if Godzilla appeared in modern Japan in a thoroughly realistic way. Hideaki Anno's tenacity in creating a sci-fi blockbuster about a panic disaster, which is difficult to portray convincingly in Japan, is incredible. This is a masterpiece that depicts the battle with the giant creature Godzilla in a realistic way that is unique to Japan, while also firmly establishing itself as a classic monster movie.
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11. "Ready Player One" (2018) Director: Steven Spielberg 139 minutes
From the Delorean to Akira's Kaneda bike, King Kong to T-Rex, Iron Giant to Gundam! A deluge of pop culture brought together by the master Spielberg in this masterpiece of juvenile science fiction. The music by Alan Silvestri is also wonderful, reminiscent of Spielberg's 1980s films. Spielberg's skill in brilliantly visualizing the original work, which includes homage to himself, and updating it himself, is nothing short of amazing.
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