Science Fiction Movies for the (true) Cinephiles and Intellectuals

27 movies   1 tv show  

Sci-fi films for the thinking man that deal in complex, heavy themes and/or have the ability to appeal to more than just the <i>Star Wars</i> fans, Trekkies, and alien invasion aficionados the genre usually caters towards.

Tempbot (2006) [Movie] Douban TMDB IMDb WikiData
Tempbot
director: 尼尔·布洛姆坎普 actor: Kirsten Robek / Patricia Idlette
other title: 暴动机器
The film follows a 'tempbot', a robot assigned for a short period of time at an ordinary office, and his romantic endeavours with the Human Resources manager.
Dune (2021) [Movie] Douban ReviewDB Min reol TMDB Eggplant.place Skybridge IMDb WikiData Bangumi
Dune
7.6 (2341 ratings) director: 丹尼斯·维伦纽瓦 actor: 蒂莫西·柴勒梅德 / 丽贝卡·弗格森
other title: / DUNE/デューン 砂の惑星
Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence-a commodity capable of unlocking humanity's greatest potential-only those who can conquer their fear will survive.
Infinity Pool (2023) [Movie] Douban IMDb Eggplant.place TMDB WikiData Skybridge
Infinity Pool
5.8 (64 ratings) director: 布兰登·柯南伯格 actor: 亚历山大·斯卡斯加德 / 米娅·高斯
other title: Piscina infinita / 无边泳池
While staying at an isolated island resort, James and Em are enjoying a perfect vacation of pristine beaches, exceptional staff, and soaking up the sun. But guided by the seductive and mysterious Gabi, they venture outside the resort grounds and find themselves in a culture filled with violence, hedonism, and untold horror. A tragic accident leaves them facing a zero tolerance policy for crime: either you'll be executed, or, if you’re rich enough to afford it, you can watch yourself die instead.
Dune: Part Two (2024) [Movie] IMDb Eggplant.place Douban Bangumi TMDB Min reol Skybridge WikiData
Dune: Part Two
7.5 (899 ratings) director: 丹尼斯·维伦纽瓦 actor: 提莫西·查拉梅 / 赞达亚·科尔曼
other title: 沙丘2 / 沙丘:第二部(台)
Follow the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, Paul endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
Upgrade (2018) [Movie] IMDb Douban TMDB WikiData
Upgrade
7.5 (541 ratings) director: 雷·沃纳尔 actor: 罗根·马歇尔-格林 / 梅拉里·沃列何
other title: 업그레이드 / アップグレード
A brutal mugging leaves Grey Trace paralyzed in the hospital and his beloved wife dead. A billionaire inventor soon offers Trace a cure — an artificial intelligence implant called STEM that will enhance his body. Now able to walk, Grey finds that he also has superhuman strength and agility — skills he uses to seek revenge against the thugs who destroyed his life.
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