Top Rated Science Fiction Movies - Page 489

Kamen Rider W Forever: From A to Z, 26 Rapid-Succession Roars of Laughter

2010

Kamen Rider W Forever: From A to Z, 26 Rapid-Succession Roars of Laughter

2010
5
A series of 26 net movies, comedy-themed shorts (one for every letter of the alphabet) that were released by Toei to promote the Kamen Rider W summer movie, Kamen Rider W Forever: A to Z/The Gaia Memories of Fate.
Disaster at Silo 7

1988

Disaster at Silo 7

1988
6.3
During routine maintenance of a liquid-fuelled ICBM, the fuel tank is penetrated by a falling spanner. The film traces the efforts of the maintenance crew and associated military and civilian personnel to recover the potentially disastrous situation before the fuel tank is sufficiently depressurised that the stack collapses and explodes.
Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Pailsen Files The Movie

2009

Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Pailsen Files The Movie

2009
7.5
Set after the 1988 OVA movie Red Shoulder Document: Roots of Ambition and months before the events of the VOTOMS television series, Pailsen Files explores the origins of Chirico Cuvie as explained by the Red Shoulder Battalion's now-disgraced commander, Col Yoran Pailsen. Compilation of the Pailsen Files OAV series.
Genesis of Aquarion: Wings of Genesis

2007

Genesis of Aquarion: Wings of Genesis

2007
3.3
This movie is an alternative version of the TV series; it is composed of the two 2007 OVAs, edited to improve the pacing of the plot, and an extra segment akin to a TV episode where the cast are given the task of studying flowers. The plot has several differences to the TV series, most important being Sirius's death at the beginning, Apollo's different childhood and the more marked focus on the events of 12000 years ago, particularly Apollonius' death and Reika's previous incarnation's involvement.
The Lifeforce Experiment

1994

The Lifeforce Experiment

1994
5.3
A CIA agent infiltrates the research team of a scientist who seeks to capture the essence of a dying leukemia patient.
Alien 51

2004

Alien 51

2004
2.7
An alien creature escapes from a research lab at the infamous "Area 51" determined to hunt down its former tormentors.
The Vanishing Shadow

1934

The Vanishing Shadow

1934
6.5
A 12-episode serial in which a son avenges the death of his father at the hands of corrupt politicians. He develops a wide variety of complex devices in his crusade . . . ray guns, robots and a 'vanishing belt.'
Atomic Brain Invasion

2010

Atomic Brain Invasion

2010
5.7
Science-fiction B-movie spoof. A bunch of misfit high-schoolers must band together to stop an army of brain creatures from outer space that intend to kidnap Elvis Presley when he performs in a small New England town.
Tomorrow's Children

1976

Tomorrow's Children

1976
5
The hero of this bleak science-fiction story is a married man who, along with his wife, survives the mysterious destruction of the world. After his wife dies, he makes plans to seek out whatever remnants of civilization exist. However, the arrival of a group of children and their older mentor changes his plans.
The Silver Surfer

1993

The Silver Surfer

1993
3.7
NASA Deep Space Tracking Facility: Radar is picking something up. An object heading towards earth, L.A., at near light-speed. Impact: 9 seconds. L.A.: A boy, not even 10 years old, is being chased by three older boys. He is holding something small, a 'Terminator' figurine. Dead end! A fence is blocking his way. He is trapped. Standing no chance he hands 'Arnie' over to the gang leader. NASA Deep Space Tracking Facility: Impact! Three... Two... One... ?... Nothing. L.A.: The bullies are leaving the crime scene, now proud owners of an 'Arnie' figurine. But something's happening, something is blocking their way... a man clad in silver, hovering on a surfboard...
Legend of The Roller Blade Seven

1993

Legend of The Roller Blade Seven

1993
3.7
In a post-apocalyptic world where rollerblading is the chief means of travel, the evil Pharoah sends his minions outside the Wheel Zone to abduct a psychic. The psychic has been trained in the way of the samurai, but has shunned her training to become a Passive. Once abducted, her brother joins forces with others to try and rescue her, but they face many challenges from the Dark Side.
Zygon

2008

Zygon

2008
3.3
They've been stranded on Earth for 20 years, so Zygon commander Kritakh, and his second, Torlakh, have had plenty of time to re-create their world. The trouble is that Kritakh, aka engineer Mike Kirkwood, has lost his sense of purpose. Can Torlakh, aka mass murderer Bob Calhoun, get him back on track. Enter sexy Psychiatrist Lauren Anderson, first, to be tempted by her innermost desires and then to face her greatest challenge. Can a violent heart really be tamed by love and what is the ultimate price to be paid?
How They Save the World!

2012

How They Save the World!

2012
5.7
A Thai comedy about two lazy, quirky bikers who discover than an alien has infested Thailand. The buddies find themselves reluctant heroes when they have to lead the mission to save the world from the uninvited visitors.
Hibernation

2005

Hibernation

2005
8.3
1985. A secret tree house. Two children dressed in animal costumes experiment to revive a bee. But they are searching for a way to bring back something much bigger.
Campus Special Investigator Hikaruon

1987

Campus Special Investigator Hikaruon

1987
7.3
Hikaru Shihoudo is Hikaruon, a metal super hero fighting the forces of the evil organization known as Urael. Disguised as a transfer student, he must investigate a series of strange suicides in town.
Life and Freaky Times of Uncle Luke

2012

Life and Freaky Times of Uncle Luke

2012
5.7
A modern Miami adaptation of the 1962 French short film "La Jetee", the film recounts Luke's (Uncle Luke, legendary rapper from the hip-hop group 2 Live Crew) rise to fame as he changes the face of hip-hop and fights for first amendment rights, and later as he ushers Miami into a golden era of peace and prosperity as Mayor. Everything changes when a nuclear meltdown at Turkey Point Power Plant turns Miami into a radioactive wasteland filled with mutants, and Luke is the only survivor left unscathed.
C 299,792 km/s

2013

C 299,792 km/s

2013
9.3
This film is the story of an idealistic flight officer who hijacks her spaceship during an interplanetary cold war, and attempts to escape our solar system in search of other habitable worlds. However, when a small group of soldiers led by Second Lieutenant Kai provide unexpected resistance, Malleck’s master plan is threatened. A compelling sci-fi action/drama about one woman's vision for the next logical step in human development: the leap from interplanetary to interstellar colonization.
Space Chase

1990

Space Chase

1990
2
To rule the galaxy an evil dictator kidnaps a scientist together with his invention which will provide limitless energy for his robots.
Starlight

1996

Starlight

1996
2.3
Adrianna (Chong) is a beautiful alien woman who has come to Earth in search of a half alien man (Wirth). She needs him to help her defeat the evil alien Pallas, who himself is out to kill her.
In the Pines

2011

In the Pines

2011
5.3
Simultaneously an exploration of nature and psyche, ‘In The Pines’ documents a young woman’s hunt for extraterrestrial meaning. Part science fiction, part psychothriller, part poetry - this film crafts a scene viewers will be eager to revisit.