Though there have been great many science fiction movies of all time from so many prolific directors of world cinema science fiction is still a typically Hollywood genre considering the stupendous success and broad encompass of many of the greatest sci-fi movies of all time that has been credited to Hollywood. The most important factor that made Hollywood an irreplaceable destination of Sci-fi movies is not only the so called technical aspects for which Hollywood is so well known but it is the broadest sense of variety and incorporation of great story telling techniques that produced so many gems of science fiction movies from Hollywood. Here we would shortlist some of the best sci-fi movies of all time.

Movie Terminator (1984)

When talking about greatest sci-fi movies of all time or for that matter sci-fi genre of film making as such this James Cameron 1984 classic is a film that almost created a genre of its own! A sturdy powerful machine in the human form that came from the doomsday of future of our civilization on the planet is all set to destroy the woman who is destined to be the mother of the great savior and leader of mankind in that doomsday. At once compelling, thrilling, beautifully imaginative and inspiring for the viewers to believe in the superiority of essential human values over machines. James Cameron made it in such a way it make you look forward to the story beyond the film and thus the sequels Terminator 2 and Terminator 3 was just obvious. Apart from several nominations it won.

Movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day

The storyline picks from where its predecessor ends, but this one with more breathtaking actions and gigantic specter and speed of destructions becomes more enigmatic a film than the former. It is about the clash of two machines, one with subtle and few delicate human values and the other with most advanced form of power, speed and astoundingly cunning ability of taking the shape and form of anything it touches. The former tries to save the mother and son duo, whose life is important because of their great role to play in future to combat the reign of the machines and the later one will apply all his power, skills and cunning maneuvers to kill them. Just like the almost immortal machines who always survives each other's attack this movie with its tremendous speed and breathtaking cinematography almost made Cameron immortal. No wonder that this second one in the terminator series won 4 Oscars besides being nominated for several others.

Movie Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

This sequel though was directed by Jonathan Mostow; it keeps with the pace, power and hugely heart pounding visuals of its earlier sequels by James Cameron. This third sequel in basic structure is much familiar to the second one barring gross differences of characterizations, storyline and sequences. Here again we see that enthralling, heart pounding power packed actions in top speed in more out of the city picturesque locations between the two machines in human form, but this time the terminator is a sharp eyed girl with swift movement and never-give-a-damn attitude and our savior machine is the same elegantly smart, hilarious Mr. dependable Arnold Schwarzenegger. This time the boy grown up to be considered a mature young man and in absence of his mother who already been died as the story relates, there comes a young lady who is supposed to be his wife. As crushing, imaginatively enticing to last breath and compelling to the core as Cameron's earlier masterpieces in the sequel.

Alien Movie

No list of science fiction masterpieces or greatest sci-fi movies of all time can be summed up leaving this hugely acclaimed Ridley Scott film of 1979 when sci-fi film was not so well established a genre as its today. The film plot set in spacecraft and is about enthralling revelation of alien men in the space. Superb imaginative excellence of the visuals, fast paced drama and great acting made this film an instant hit as well as critically acclaimed. No wonder that the film received academy award for best visual effects besides other awards.

Blade Runner Movie

This 1982 masterpiece by Ridley Scott in many listings is considered as forerunner as one of the greatest sci-fi movies of all time. Though just after its release it did not get that much critical acclamation and praise as it would be subjected to in future, the movie became regarded as a culturally, historically and aesthetically significant for many aspects. It's about bioengineered beings and their survival in the face of death and enmity in a world that progressed far ahead in technology and bioengineering science. The film in the subsequent time became a cult film with widespread influence on the science fiction film makers of all genres.

Avatar Movie

The Avatar Movie is another masterpiece from one of the greatest directors of science fiction movies for ever, James Cameron. This epic science fiction movie is famous for its most advanced cutting age motion picture techniques and astounding commercial success that followed surpassed the previous record of another Cameron film, Titanic. It became the first film to gross over $2 billion. The film like many Cameron science fictions heavily relies on the basic concern on the human destiny in the face of technological development and extortion of nature. When men on the planet earth face the severe crisis of natural resources they goes to mine a valuable mineral on moon which is habituated by human hybrids called avatars who are operated by genetically matched humans. The crisis and battle that ensues in taking control over avatars is just fantastic cinematic exploration. The film was nominated for nine academy awards in total and won three, best cinematography, best visual effects and best art direction.

Matrix Movie

Matrix probably is the only film that is so thoroughly thought provoking in its grasp of the conception of our reality as a simulated reality. Many consider the motif and conception of the film in its core is inspired by famous philosophical concept developed by Jean Baudrillard in his famous book Simulacra and Simulation. Apart from its huge commercial success the film became critically acclaimed all over the world. This 1999 movie by the Director duo Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski won four Oscars in the categories of film editing, sound effects editing, visual effects and sound.

Jurassic Park Movie

Jurassic Park Movie is the name of that reservoir of fun for old, young and children alike without which no list of greatest sci-fi movies of all time can be complete. Steven Spielberg has long been established as one of the greatest directors of all time with films in different genres, but science fiction has always been his core area of expertise and when he made Jurassic Park back in 1993 it instantly overshadowed all his commercial success of his previous sci-fi movies. This adventure science fiction depicts the recreation and ensuing danger of the reemergence of the lost species of dinosaur. With breathtaking visual effects and heart rendering thrill Jurassic Park dazzled the world audience for years that made it one of the highest commercially successful movies of all time. Apart from shower of awards and nominations from all over the world the picture won three Oscars in the categories of best visual effects, best sound mixing and best sound editing.

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