science fiction movies

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The Brain Hack - (2015 short)

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3704676/
https://vimeo.com/118342272

A software engineer stumbles on a way to connect visual patterns with brain patterns, and pursues a shortcut to experience god.

Pretty neat.

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Nemesis - (1992 movie) poster

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107668/

In a world where cybernetics are commonplace, a cop is tasked to track down pro-human terrorists.

It’s straightforward fun; very good.



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Blue Beetle - (2023 movie) poster

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9362930/
https://www.dc.com/bluebeetle

A Mexican crime family steals alien technology and wrecks havoc.

A mediocre superhero movie, which in today’s times makes it spectacular. Highly recommended as a bubblegum movie.



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The Net - (1995 movie) poster

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113957/

A beta tester stumbles into software with a back door also used by high-level hackers.

In many respects it aged poorly, but it has a reasonable core message.

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  • Inappropriately rated: Suicide



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In Time - (2011 movie) image

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1637688/

In a world where lifespan replaces currency, one man is given more than his due, upsetting the balance of powers.

Good story, pacing, and acting.


Inception - (2010 movie) poster

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1375666/
https://www.warnerbros.com/movies/inception

A criminal group sedates and enters the dreams of targets to steal their secrets.

I’m sure it’s wonderful and nuanced for lots of people, but to me it’s just okay. I find it rather obvious and uninteresting.



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Another Earth - (2011 movie) poster

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1549572/
https://unitedspaceventures.com/

In the backdrop of a mirrored Earth appearing in the sky, a woman works through the consequences of causing a horrific tragedy.

A drama through and through, and honorifically called science fiction, this is moody and slow-paced. I liked it quite a lot, not least of why is the looks of the lead character; damn.


Pitch Black - (2000 movie) poster

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0134847/
https://www.uphe.com/movies/pitch-black

Passengers crash on an alien world alongside a man with a bounty on his head.

A classic! Excellent all the way through.



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Pandorum - (2009 movie) poster

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1188729/

A colony ship faces a set of disasters that leave it both crippled and filled with a confused crew.

Better than my description.



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The Adjustment Bureau - (2011 movie) poster

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1385826/
http://www.theadjustmentbureau.com/

When a rising politician bumps into the love of his life, he learns that luck is not his own.

Wonderful!



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