Category Archives: Sci-Fi
The Matrix Reloaded
Release 2003
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Director: Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
Stars: Ray Anthony, Christine Anu, Andy Arness, Alima Ashton-Sheibu, Helmut Bakaitis
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0234215/
Neo and the rebel leaders estimate that they have 72 hours until 250,000 probes discover Zion and destroy it and its inhabitants. During this, Neo must decide how he can save Trinity from a dark fate in his dreams.
Prometheus
Release 2012
Genre Adventure, Mystery, Sci-Fi
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Director: Ridley Scott
Writers: Jon Spaihts, Damon Lindelof, Dan O'Bannon, Ronald Shusett
Stars: Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Idris Elba, Guy Pearce
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1446714/
A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.
Chronicle
Release 2012
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Director: Josh Trank
Writers: Max Landis, Josh Trank
Stars: Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell, Michael B. Jordan, Michael Kelly, Ashley Hinshaw
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1706593/
Whilst attending a party, three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery underground. Soon, though, they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their darker sides.
The Starving Games
Release 2013
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Director: Jason Friedberg, Aaron Seltzer
Stars: Maiara Walsh, Cody Christian, Brant Daugherty, Diedrich Bader, Lauren Bowles
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2403029/
In this Hunger Games spoof, Kantmiss Evershot must fight for her life in the 75th annual Starving Games, where she could also win an old ham, a coupon for a foot-long sub, and a partially eaten pickle.
Dredd
Release 2012
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Director: Pete Travis
Writers: John Wagner, Carlos Ezquerra, Alex Garland
Stars: Karl Urban, Rachel Wood, Andile Mngadi, Porteus Xandau, Jason Cope
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1343727/
In a violent, futuristic city where the police have the authority to act as judge, jury and executioner, a cop teams with a trainee to take down a gang that deals the reality-altering drug, SLO-MO.
Looper
Release 2012
Genre Action, Crime, Sci-Fi, Thriller
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Director: Rian Johnson
Stars: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, Emily Blunt, Paul Dano, Noah Segan
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1276104/
In 2074, when the mob wants to get rid of someone, the target is sent into the past, where a hired gun awaits - someone like Joe - who one day learns the mob wants to 'close the loop' by sending back Joe's future self for assassination.
The Hunger Games
Release 2012
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Director: Gary Ross
Writers: Gary Ross, Suzanne Collins, Billy Ray
Stars: Stanley Tucci, Wes Bentley, Jennifer Lawrence, Willow Shields, Liam Hemsworth
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1392170/
Katniss Everdeen voluntarily takes her younger sister's place in the Hunger Games, a televised fight to the death in which two teenagers from each of the twelve Districts of Panem are chosen at random to compete.
The Matrix Revolutions
Release 2003
Genre Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
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Director: Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
Stars: Mary Alice, Tanveer K. Atwal, Helmut Bakaitis, Kate Beahan, Francine Bell
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0242653/
The human city of Zion defends itself against the massive invasion of the machines as Neo fights to end the war at another front while also opposing the rogue Agent Smith.
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Release 2011
Genre Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
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Director: Michael Bay
Writers: Ehren Kruger
Stars: Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Josh Duhamel, John Turturro, Tyrese Gibson
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1399103/
The Autobots learn of a Cybertronian spacecraft hidden on the moon, and race against the Decepticons to reach it and to learn its secrets.
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Release 2009
Genre Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
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Director: Michael Bay
Writers: Ehren Kruger, Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman
Stars: Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, John Turturro
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1055369/
Sam Witwicky leaves the Autobots behind for a normal life. But when his mind is filled with cryptic symbols, the Decepticons target him and he is dragged back into the Transformers' war.