Of course, this year we were waiting for two high-profile premieres of science fiction films at once – the relaunch of the cult “Dunes” and another part “Matrices”… If with Neo and not everything is clear by the company yet – the picture Denis Villeneuve already had time to shoot. This is a good reason to remember the latest science fiction films that cinema presented to the viewer, and to figure out which of these films are really worth watching.
We are dealing with a very specific genre, since it is always difficult to create a truly large-scale picture of distant worlds, and it is even more difficult to ensure commercial success for it. However, attempts continue – screenwriters and directors offer new films to the viewer’s judgment that can attract attention.
Monster Hunter
Director: Paul Anderson
Genre: fantasy
Year of issue: 2020
When we realize that we have settled in the director’s chair Paul Anderson, we immediately expect a light action game with a passing storyline. Movie “Monster Hunter” – adaptation of a computer game in the RPG genre. Anderson himself took up the writing of the script, invited the ageless Millu Jovovich and created a really curious attraction.
Artemis – an experienced soldier, but once in a parallel universe called New World, she realizes that all the dangers of the real world are nothing compared to the threats here. The terrain is teeming with huge monsters, and surviving in such conditions is a very difficult task.
Generation Voyager
Director: Neil Berger
Genre fiction
Year of issue: 2021
First fantasy, and then comics, gradually pushed science fiction to the periphery of the film industry. However, films such as Generation Voyager continue to find their grateful spectator, thirsty for new space adventures. Neil Berger managed to create a really worthy tape featuring Colin Farrell, which makes you think once again about human nature.
A group of young people, raised in “sterile” laboratory conditions, are sent to colonize a distant planet. So that everything goes smoothly on the way, the feelings of the children are pacified by a certain blue liquid. Things get out of hand when the destination of the drink becomes known to the passengers of the spacecraft.
Infinity
Director: Antoine Fuqua
Genre fiction
Year of issue: 2021
Project “Infinity” it is rather difficult to assess unambiguously. One gets the impression that the plot was created from scraps of other paintings that came out earlier. The situation is somewhat saved Mark Wahlberg, who played the main role, but the tape lacks originality and some zest. Otherwise, we have before us a solid action movie, seasoned with the essential attributes of a fantastic genre.
Life Evan it is not going very well – with schizophrenia it is difficult even to find a job, not to mention recognition and self-realization. However, the hero soon learns that he is one of the few people on Earth who remember their previous lives. However, not all “eternal” are complacent in relation to humanity and civilization will now have to be saved.
Deep space
Director: Joe Penna
Genre fiction
Year of issue: 2021
Before us is far from the most famous and promoted project, but it will certainly appeal to fans of science fiction. In terms of the plot, the picture “Deep space” not ideal – there are obvious inconsistencies and a weak level of scientific reliability. However, critics especially note the idea of the film, which slowly unfolds closer to the end and fills the tape with meaning.
The spaceship is heading for Mars with an important mission. All the crew’s plans collapse when an extra passenger is announced on board, and the accident also adds fuel to the fire. Now it is obvious that the team’s resources are very limited and the issue of survival will soon be a priority for many.
Chaos tread
Director: Doug Lyman
Genre fiction
Year of issue: 2021
Another controversial project “Tread of Chaos” takes us to a planet colonized by earthlings. This world has a curious feature – men cannot keep their thoughts a secret because of some anomaly called “noise”. Todd – a resident of one of the settlements, but his life changes dramatically when a ship of a new wave of colonists wrecks nearby.
When the tape is filmed Tom Holland and Mads Mikkelsen, the viewer expects a real extravaganza. However, the painting “Treads of Chaos” uses fantastic content only as a decoration, an optional condition. The tape is more like an adventure in the setting of the development of the “wild west”.
Godzilla vs. Kong
Director: Adam Wingard
Genre fiction
Year of issue: 2021
Bumping characters from the same universe in order to produce the next film is far from a new technique. He gained particular popularity in the adaptation of comics, where heroes and villains mixed together sort things out through physical strength and superpowers. ribbon Godzilla vs. Kong – just something similar, the writers simply took two characters familiar to the public and pushed their heads together.
However, as usual, the titans had a common enemy who made them forget their previous feuds. A huge plus of the film – the picture pushes people into the background, it is the monsters that remain in the center of attention. The visual component is realized beyond all praise, which was noted by the viewers, who provided the blockbuster with a solid box office.
Venom: Let There Be Carnage
Director: Andy Serkis
Genre: comics
Year of issue: 2021
Didn’t have time to sequel “Venoma” to complete the rental, as critical arrows of the audience rained down in his direction. Despite the participation in the project of such masters as Woody Harrelson and Tom Hardy, the picture received the status of a filler (material that does not affect the development of the storyline) and disappointed a significant part of the public. Comic book lovers were also dissatisfied – the characters they knew well were remade and fell victim to a deep rethinking.
The tape received the expected average ratings, grossed the box office and was far from the most convincing directorial debut for Andy Serkis… However, the viewer should get ready for the third part of “Venom”, which is already in the studio’s plans.
War of the future
Director: Chris McKay
Genre fiction
Year of issue: 2021
For a long time we have not been indulged in an action game on the theme of an alien invasion. Painting “War of the Future” completely corrects this defect and puts one more tape in the category of “combat fiction”. The main role in the film was played by the well-known Chris Pratt, which, although not impressive, confidently holds the bar. The disadvantages of the project can also be attributed to inappropriate and naive humor, but fans of action films do not expect this at all.
Humanity found itself in a difficult situation – aliens attacked the Earth, and are pushing its soldiers on all fronts. Scientists find a way out – they send recruiters into the past, who must find new recruits and put them under arms.
The main character
Director: Sean Levy
Genre fiction
Year of issue: 2021
Any film featuring Ryan Reynolds attracts attention to itself. ribbon “Last Hero” was no exception – she managed to break a truly huge box office and received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers. A well-known actor and director also took part in the project. Taika Waititi, which has become another powerful magnet for the public.
Guy – a secondary NPC created for extras in a famous game. Every day he does things determined by the algorithm and does not think about what is happening around him. The appearance of one of the players changes everything, and the Guy is forced to deviate from the program, succumbing to an irresistible attraction to the girl, whose image was secretly introduced into his source code.
Dune
Director: Denis Villeneuve
Genre fiction
Year of issue: 2021
The first film adaptation of the picture “Dune” dated 1984 year… Then the film became a real godsend for fans of science fiction, because there was simply no special alternative to it. Denis Villeneuve took over the restart of the project and achieved some success, creating a truly large-scale universe, claiming the status of the main event of the year. The audience took the picture very favorably and noted its many advantages over the original. Critics did not stand aside, admitting that Villeneuve had done a serious job.
Planet Arakis Is not the most welcoming place in the universe. The traveler can only find here the endless desert and the scorching sun. However, it is here that an incredibly valuable resource is mined – melange, which becomes a stumbling block for factions that dream of establishing their control over Dune.
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