Top 10 Sci-fi Movies of the Last Decade
“Arrival” (2016)
Directed by Denis Villeneuve, starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, and Forest Whitaker – When twelve mysterious spacecraft appear around the world, linguistics professor Louise Banks is recruited by the military to determine whether they come in peace or are a threat. As she learns to communicate with the extraterrestrial visitors, she also discovers the true reason for their visit, and how it will impact the entire world.
“Ex Machina” (2014)
Directed by Alex Garland, starring Domhnall Gleeson, Alicia Vikander, and Oscar Isaac – Caleb Smith, a young programmer, wins a competition to spend a week at the private mountain retreat of his company’s CEO, Nathan Bateman. Upon arrival, he discovers he has been selected to participate in a Turing test to determine the consciousness of a humanoid robot named Ava, created by Nathan. As the test progresses, Caleb begins to question the true motives of Nathan, and whether or not Ava can be trusted.
“Inception” (2010)
Directed by Christopher Nolan, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Ellen Page – Dom Cobb is a skilled thief, stealing secrets from the subconscious mind during the dream state. His latest mission involves planting an idea in the mind of a wealthy businessman’s son to change the course of his life. However, the stakes are raised when the mission becomes a dangerous heist, with multiple levels of dreams within dreams.
“Gravity” (2013)
Directed by Alfonso Cuarón, starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney – Dr. Ryan Stone, a medical engineer, and astronaut Matt Kowalski, are on a spacewalk when debris from a destroyed satellite damages their shuttle. They become stranded in space, and must use their wits and limited resources to survive and find a way back to Earth.
“Interstellar” (2014)
Directed by Christopher Nolan, starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, and Jessica Chastain – Earth is on the brink of collapse, and a team of astronauts must travel through a wormhole in search of a new habitable planet to ensure the survival of humanity. Along the way, they encounter the challenges of time dilation and the limits of human understanding.
“Her” (2013)
Directed by Spike Jonze, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson, and Amy Adams – In this romantic sci-fi drama, a lonely writer develops a relationship with an artificially intelligent operating system named Samantha. As their connection deepens, he is forced to confront the limitations of human relationships and the boundaries of technology.
“The Martian” (2015)
Directed by Ridley Scott, starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, and Kristen Wiig – After being stranded on Mars, astronaut Mark Watney must use his skills and resourcefulness to survive and find a way back to Earth. Meanwhile, NASA and his crewmates work tirelessly to bring him home.
“Blade Runner 2049” (2017)
Directed by Denis Villeneuve, starring Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, and Ana de Armas – In this sequel to the 1982 classic, a new Blade Runner named K uncovers a long-buried secret that could lead to the end of humanity. He sets out on a quest to find the missing Deckard and stop the dangerous forces at work.
“Ad Astra” (2019)
Directed by James Gray, starring Brad Pitt, Tommy Lee Jones, and Ruth Negga – Astronaut Roy McBride travels to the outer edges of the solar system to uncover the truth about his missing father’s doomed expedition and his connection to a mysterious power surge that threatens the stability of the universe.
“Annihilation” (2018)
Directed by Alex Garland, starring Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Gina Rodriguez – When her husband disappears after entering a mysterious zone known as The Shimmer, biologist Lena volunteers to join a team of scientists on a dangerous expedition to uncover the truth behind the area’s strange and deadly phenomena. As they venture deeper into The Shimmer, they face increasingly bizarre and horrifying experiences that challenge their perceptions of reality.
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