Science Fiction Movies

2012

2012The destruction of the surface of the world begins because of a major change in the Earth’s crust, and a few people race to get to safety.

It has amazing destruction scenes and plenty of exciting “escape from disaster” moments.

Although it is completely unrealistic, it is pure entertainment, and lots of fun.

See it on the big screen if you can.

Year: 2009

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(3 votes, average: 8.67 out of 10)
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Armageddon

ArmageddonA mixed team is gathered to destroy a comet threatening to destroy the world.

An adventure that shouldn’t be taken too seriously. It has the type of gung –ho action that Bruce Willis is famous for.

Suspend belief and have fun.

Year: 1998

(1 votes, average: 8.00 out of 10)
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Back to the Future

Back to the FutureA teenager goes back in time to 1955 but accidentally stops his parents from meeting. Now he must get them back together or he won’t exist.

A great 1980’s movie. Plenty of adventure and fun for all ages. A very popular movie in its time (top in the box office for 1985), and still very watchable. A classic time travelling movie.

Year: 1985

(2 votes, average: 9.00 out of 10)
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Back to the Future Part II

Back to the Future 2This time Marty must go to the future to sort out his dysfunctional kids.

A fun look at the future, and an amusing look at time travel to where you already exist.

Still great entertainment for the family.

Year: 1989

(1 votes, average: 7.00 out of 10)
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Back to the Future Part III

Back to the Future 3Marty goes back to 1885 to rescue the Doc.

Plenty of entertainment once again. This is better than the second movie and as enjoyable as the first.

Make sure you watch the first two before his one.

Year: 1990

(1 votes, average: 8.00 out of 10)
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Day After Tomorrow, The

Day After Tomorrow, TheThe world’s weather makes a quick change over just a few weeks, leading to massive storms, flooding, and general devastation.

Although this movie does deal with some serious issues, it is a visual feast of special effects, showing great big storms, tornadoes, waves, and floods destroying cities.

The well told story focuses on a group of people in New York and their survival.

Year: 2004

(2 votes, average: 9.50 out of 10)
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Deep Impact

Deep ImpactA comet is headed for Earth.

This is character based, with a good story, lots of great special effects, and obviously lots of the destruction scenes every disaster movie has.

Yes people do die, but it is a satisfying movie with a good ending.

There are sad moments but it is not a too violent or inappropriate for family viewing.

Year: 1998

(1 votes, average: 8.00 out of 10)
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Flight of the Navigator

Flight of the NavigatorA boy awakes 8 years in the future and must get the spaceship that brought him there to take him home.

Although made in the 80’s, children should still enjoy this adventure.

It is light, exciting, and fun.

Year: 1986

(1 votes, average: 8.00 out of 10)
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G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

GI Joe Rise of the CobraSpecial, highly trained, and expensively equipped soldiers battle an unknown enemy to save the world.

A fast paced action movie about the “GI Joe” soldiers of Hasbro toy fame.

Complete fiction, and completely enjoyable, as long as you suspend belief and sit back for the great action sequences.

Violent but not gory, this is suitable for teens and up and supervised older children.

Year: 2009

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(2 votes, average: 7.00 out of 10)
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Galaxy Quest

Galaxy QuestAliens come to earth looking for heroes to save them from their enemy. The problem is, the people they think are heroes are just the actors in a show like Star Trek.

This movie is plenty of fun. It will be enjoyed by anyone who likes comedy.

It’s a space comedy with an original storyline, great visual effects, and is completely enjoyable.

Year: 1999

(2 votes, average: 8.00 out of 10)
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Independence Day

Independence DayAliens invade and the heroes goes into action.
A great build up story and great action. This is one of those blockbuster movies that is full of action, special effects, and a good guys win the day satisfying ending.

Year: 1996

(1 votes, average: 7.00 out of 10)
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Iron Giant, The

Iron GiantA boy discovers a giant robot that fell to Earth from space.

One of the best animiated movies ever. Suitable for children and the whole family.

This has some great laughs for both kids and adults.

Set in the late 50’s.

Year: 1999

(1 votes, average: 9.00 out of 10)
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Journey to the Center of the Earth

Journey to the Center of the EarthA modern retelling of the classic book. While visiting a dormant volcano, a geologist and a couple of assistants accidentally fall down a big hole to the centre of the earth, where they discover a whole new world.

An exciting adventure that is suitable for the whole family. It is not high class cinema, but it is full of great special effects, humour, adventure, and is very satisfying.

Year: 2008

(1 votes, average: 8.00 out of 10)
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Last Starfighter, The

The Last StarfighterA boy who plays video games gets recruited to be a fighter pilot in an alien war.

A great movie for kids, young teenagers, and many a child of the 80’s. This movie has humour, adventure, space battles, and for its time is very cool.

Year: 1984

(1 votes, average: 7.00 out of 10)
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Men In Black

Men in BlackThe secret service arm that regulates alien immigration to Earth.

Very fun. Cool looking gadgets and guns, fun premise.

What more could you want.

Year: 1997

(2 votes, average: 8.50 out of 10)
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Men in Black 2

Men in Black 2

More work for the Men in Black keeping immigrating aliens under control.

Not as fun or original as the first, but if you liked the first one, this is still worth watching.

Year: 2002

(2 votes, average: 8.00 out of 10)
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Monsters vs Aliens

Monsters vs AliensA woman is turned into giant by a meteorite and joins a group of monsters to fight against an alien invasion.

Lots and lots of laughs, exciting adventure, and fantastic animation.

Children will love it as there is plenty of visual humour, and adults will get a great laugh too.

Year: 2009

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(3 votes, average: 5.67 out of 10)
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Real Genius

Real GeniusThe fun had at a school for geniuses

A fun 80’s teen movie, full of one liners and gags. Great for those who like 80’s movies.

Suitable for mid teenagers and up. There are a few sex references, though no nudity or gross humour.

Year: 1985

(1 votes, average: 8.00 out of 10)
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Running Man, The

Running Man, TheIn the near future (2019), a reality TV show pits convicts hoping to gain their freedom against heavily armed superstars. In comes Arnie as the wrongly convicted hero, ready to fix the corrupt system (destroy and fix may mean the same thing there).

This is very much an action Arnie movie. Lots of action, violence, and good guy versus bad guy fun. Not suitable for children, though teens will probably enjoy it.

One of the Arnie movies that made the line “I’ll Be Back” famous.

Year: 1987

(1 votes, average: 8.00 out of 10)
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Star Trek

Star Trek

A space adventure about the new crew of a starship and their quest to save a planet from destruction.

This movie is set before all the other Star Trek movies and so can be enjoyed without having seen any of the others.

Great visuals, lots of moments for fans to pick up on, and plenty of adventure.

Year: 2009

(1 votes, average: 8.00 out of 10)
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