Science Fiction

Earth-bound or outer-space endeavours where Science intersects with Fiction…

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Iron Man (2008): Dir. Jon Favreau
Feat. Robert Downey Jnr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges…; Technically stunning live-action realisation of the story of Marvel comic superhero Iron Man – otherwise known as Tony Stark – a genius inventor who constructs a state-of-the-art armour suit to escape imprisonment and protect the world. Arguably the best superhero adaptation since SPIDERMAN, this…
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017): Dir. Rian Johnson
Feat. Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Mark Hamill…; Refreshing and self-assured entry into the franchise, which pays respectful homage to both the franchise and the expectations of long-time fans. Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance…
Justice League (2017): Dir. Zack Snyder
Feat. Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot…; DC Comics' answer to Marvel's Avengers combines the forces of their superhero properties; Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash.
Thor: Ragnarok (2017): Dir. Taika Waititi
Feat. Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett…; New Zealand's most successful film-maker on home turf (and former Aro Valleyite) Taika Waititi makes his equally successful Hollywood debut with this gloriously cheeky, idiosyncratic take on the Marvel superhero movie. The third in the THOR franchise, the barely-relevant plot sees the imprisoned, almighty…
Blade Runner 2049 (2017): Dir. Denis Villeneuve
Feat. Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Ana de Armas…; The visionary director of ARRIVAL helms this faithfully thoughtful and spectacular sequel to the 1982 sci-fi classic, with Ryan Gosling starring as a new LAPD blade runner who unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into chaos. His discovery leads him on a quest…
Girl With All the Gifts, The (2016): Dir. Colm McCarthy
Feat. Sennia Nanua, Gemma Arterton, Paddy Considine…; Aimed especially at young adults, this British take on the zombie thriller features the unique presence of an exceptional young girl who is (semi)-immune to the world wide virus and is given safe harbour by a group of survivors, including her teacher and a military scientist.
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017): Dir. Luc Besson
Feat. Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Ethan Hawke…; Expensive and extravagant space opera set in the 28th Century, where a team of special operatives investigate a dark force that threatens peace in the vast metropolis Alpha. Very much style over over substance, but a dazzling visual spectacle nonetheless. Based on the iconic French graphic novels by Pierre…