Outer space and its unknown mysteries intrigue us like nothing else. We all love watching space movies and all those unusual adventures and sudden occurrences associated with them. Celestial darkness, infinity and beyond have been beautifully and realistically captured by many world famous filmmakers. Many of them are memorable and iconic, haunting us with their amazing infographics, imagery, visual effects and fantastic multimedia technologies. Some of the best movies made in Hollywood are space movies and it is surely an unforgettable experience watching these masterpieces. Many of us have seen several of these films, but it's always a treat to watch them again and again.
While there are countless blockbuster space movies made to date, check out the list below for the best space movies you can't afford to miss:
- Alien:This 1979 Ridley Scott film was a smash hit and was truly a movie icon that made Sigourney Weaver a household name. This biting thriller depicts strange supernatural creatures stalking and killing a spaceship crew. Alien definitely leaves a desire for more spawning sequels later.
- 2001:A Space Odyssey:Considered one of the greatest science fiction films of all time, it is Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece displaying marvelous visuals and exquisite attention to detail. It deserves to be savored like a fine wine!
- Apollo 13:The combination of Ron Howard and Tom Hanks makes this incredible Oscar-winning drama a must-watch. The realistic depiction of the crisis, the actors stepping into the shoes of the characters, the action and the spacesuits look dramatic and real with the words "Houston, we have a problem" becoming almost immortal!
- Star Wars (All of them):This George Lucas title with its prequels and sequels needs no introduction and is a cult classic that can be defined as a "space opera" with groundbreaking special effects . It remains one of the highest-grossing films of all time.
- The Black Hole:This is an exceptional work of science fiction from Disney with an impressive star cast. The film about a search party encountering a missing ship hovering on the edge of a black hole has a surreal ending and has never had a remake.
- Gayniggers from Outer Space (1992 space movie):Well, if you couldn't tell from the title, this is a movie not exactly meant to be taken seriously . They are also about gay black men from another planet.
So, if you are a movie buff, you should not ignore these titles. The spooky horror, technological brilliance, and realistic portrayal of strange happenings will keep you captivated from start to finish. Live thrilling adventures and get lost in space in your imaginary spaceship!
