Top of the best movies in space
Space has been a recurring theme in the seventh art ever since Georges Méliès began cinema that already took us to the moon. With the rise of special effects, these distant and mysterious universes have multiplied. Space fascinates us again and again, confirming the top of the best movies that take place far from Earth…
forbidden planet (1956)
Advance from the saga Star Wars, forbidden planet already featured a yellow cult rotating credits against a starry background… In the 22nd century, an investigation was launched. mysterious shipwreck On the planet Altair 4. The expedition team discovers that the latter is inhabited by two survivors: Doctor Morbius (Walter Pidgeon) and his daughter (Anne Francis), and his only companion is a woman. intelligent robot. In retro 60s fashion, the crew is welcomed home to conduct their investigation. But what they discover will be more than expected…
It was a 1957 film shot entirely in the studio. Combining “futuristic” design with extraterrestrial decorations, it offers a kitsch but still impressive environment. Between colorful trees and rocks disappearing into the horizon, we are immersed in this exotic and disturbing atmosphere. Director Fred M. Wilcox’s passion continues until the film’s finalespecial effects, revolutionary for the time. The film also broke two records for originality: it was the first Hollywood plot to take place completely in spacebut also the first a 100% electronic music.
forbidden planet therefore a a classic of the genre science fiction that has since inspired two famous creators of cult epics Star Wars (George Lucas) and star path (Gene Roddenberry)…
2001: a space odyssey (1968)
For his ninth film 2001: a space odysseyRepresented by Stanley Kubrick human history, in all its glory. From primates discovering the Tool in the middle of a dry desert to the intelligent computer HAL 9000 traversing space, we pass through time to the sounds of great classical composers. The film’s opening has mystified the track to a great extent Thus spake Zarathustra By Richard Strauss, When Spaceships Dance Beautiful Blue Danube By Johann Strauss…
The evolution of humanity, which began on Earth, takes us to the year 2001 on the ship Discovery. On the way to Jupiter, this ship places David Bowman (Keir Dullea) and Frank Poole (Gary Lockwood). two astronauts on a mission. Indeed the discovery of the mysterious lunar black monolith puts them on the path of this distant planet… However, their excursions await them on all sides, crossing human borders and many surprises.
In 1969, he got it in 2001Oscar for best visual effects, and for good reason. Devoting almost two-thirds of the total budget to the latter, the film uses previously existing techniques, but also brings innovations. Thus it is born slit-scana process to create visual distortions used during the psychedelic sequence of the solitary journey… The scenes of the ships traveling through space benefited from the best techniques of the time. motion controlallowing them to be very reliable even today.
Either for him audiovisual beautyhis technical prowess or for him metaphysical and philosophical subject, 2001 should be (re)examined without hesitation.
The alien, the eighth passenger (1979)
The first part of a long cinematic progeny with seven other films, The alien, the eighth passenger Mark is the beginning of the myth. Directed by Ridley Scott in 1979, this film isn’t the first to combine horror and science fiction, but it still stands. main reference. It was in 2122 that the famous unexpected encounter took place on board the Nostromo… A team of seven astronauts had to face the famous Xenomorph behind closed doors, leaving no way out for the victims. Then it turns back to Earth a real struggle for survivalAbout the music of Jerry Goldsmith.
acceptsOscar for best visual effects The 1980 film Alien still thrills today thanks to its terrifying nature. Designed by a Swiss artist HR Gigerthe Xenomorph is a biomechanical monster that combines nature and technology in the same body. To give him a build as far removed from human anatomy as possible, the Alien was played by actor Bolaji Badelo, who stood out for his very tall size and slimness.
Disgusting and scary, but Giger’s creature was modified to be less disturbing than the original concept. Indeed, the artist’s works generally conflate biomechanics and sexuality, highlighting evocative forms such as the alien’s phallic skull. Nevertheless, a suitable censorship some feminist readings of the filmreminiscent of the representation of the patriarchal system or motherhood.
Alien has the advantage of appealing to both science fiction and horror fans. Thanks to the latter, there will be something to enjoy tetralogywhere all movies are signed great directors (James Cameron, David Fincher and Jean-Pierre Jeunet).
Mission to Mars (2000)
Among the works of Brian De Palma, little (re)known, Mission to Mars his recreation unique sci-fi movie. The story follows the Mars 1 mission that sent the first humans to the Red Planet in 2020… A team of five astronauts to do a research, despite the dangerous conditions of the Martian climate that eventually separated them. The scientific aspect then fades into the background, a a more introspective narrative set in the heart of an unknown planet.
Despite critical and commercial failure, Mission to Mars it had a lot going for it. He helped the film the most, be it a film validity of the narrative context or artistic design. was inspired Destination… Oh! Irving wanted the Brian De Palma script by Pichel to be as realistic as possible. This is so NASA and two former astronauts (Story Musgrave and Joe Allen) contributed to the development of the script.
These are parameters, scientific data and climate parameters agrees with realityUntil it’s overtaken by the fiction of The Face of Mars… The characters’ evolution into this obscurity is set to the music of Ennio Morricone, because more spectacular discoveriesuntil the final climax with its bittersweet taste…
Despite the stubborn absence of love since 2000, Mission to Mars as deserved a place here, one a new chance to be loved.
Interstellar (2014)
The most recent film in this cannon, from 2014, begins on Earth before blasting off into space. We find it there more modern topics as compared to the previous films deterioration of our planet. Directed by Christopher Nolan, screenplayInterstellar it is complex and confusing. However, the central place is left to emotions.
The story is riveting from start to finish kinship ties which reunites a former NASA pilot (Matthew McConaughey) with his children (Mackenzie Foy and Timothée Chalamet, then Jessica Chastain and Casey Affleck). with hope discover a habitable planet and save humanitythis new farmer leaves his family behind and sets out to explore glass holesTo Saturn…
The story is essentially based on the work of a physicist Kip Thorne, actively involved in writing the project. working on it theory of relativity – who could manage Time travel – was in the heart of the researcher sequence of scientific rules. Therefore, the authenticity of the film was an important factor that led Christopher Nolan to work with astronaut Marsha Ivins for the space sequences. Despite the hard-to-understand situations of the story, these remain consistent with physical assumptions.
Majestic in form and substance, Interstellar USA reflect, to cry and the United States it’s dazzling with its wide spaces. It would certainly be difficult to do better in the science fiction genre, and thus a is the main condition of the genre.
