Unlike others who are obsessed films like How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, you may have been fascinated by some future world’s story, which uses elements such as spaceships, robots, or other technology that transcends the times to highlight the difference between them and reality. These types of movies are science fiction movies like Coherence, Inception, Interstellar, etc.
1. Coherence（2013）
Eight friends get together for an informal dinner party where comets were initially just one of the topics. Amy cares more about the presence of Laurie. She is a “shrew” who cares about who has gone out with her boyfriend, Kevin. Beth complains about the bad feng shui at the house’s “entrance,” actor Mike endures the humiliation of not being recognized by fans of a TV show he starred in. The two claim that the comet somehow broke the glass on their phones, but the weird stories about previous comets and the Tunguska incident (which happened) are mostly laughed off.
Then there was a power outage almost everywhere, except for a brightly lit house two blocks away, then the relationships of the eight friends and even the world order have changed amazingly.
Although the cost of Coherence is low, the film’s ability to grab people with suspense is quite profound. Any slightly curious audience will be attracted if it survives the first ten minutes of rambling. Even those seemingly aimless small talks, each paragraph is closely related to the theme and is taken care of one by one after the main line unfolds. And the most significant burden is tied up even before the party starts.
The creators are like confident detective novelists who throw out all the clues and openly challenge the audience to solve puzzles; they also have the skills of first-rate magicians who have already completed the crucial part when you look at it with your eyes wide and thinking that a miracle is about to happen. The film scene scheduling is very meticulous. Each shot has some relevant information in an orderly manner, waiting to spell out the truth slowly; it is less than 90 minutes long, and no attempt is redundant.
2. Inception（2010）
The film tells the story of a dream maker, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, leading a team of agents to enter other people’s dreams, steal secrets from other people’s subconscious, and reshape other people’s dreams. Inception is a classic sci-fi movie known for its clever story structure and great visuals. While diving into the invention, the audience is attracted by director Nolan’s technique.
Through multi-layered storytelling and the audience’s perceptual experience, the film creates a dream world full of suspense and excitement. At the same time, the narrative rhythm of the film is tight, and the plot has ups and downs so that the audience has always maintained a tense mood. This film not only brings the audience visual enjoyment visually but more importantly, it explores the relationship between reality and dreams, triggering the audience’s thinking and discussion.
3. Interstellar（2014）
The film is adapted from physicist Kip Thorne’s black hole theory, mainly telling the adventure story of a group of astronauts who find a new home for humanity by crossing wormholes, “Interstellar” is a science fiction movie that explores human nature and a beautiful space science movie. It is based on astrophysical theories and tells concepts such as wormholes and black holes, giving us a new understanding of the universe.
Through live-action shooting and 70mm IMAX film, the film brings the audience a visual fantasy journey. It breaks through the audience’s perception of the universe and makes us believe in the mysteries of the universe. In the film, the audience can see the magnificent cosmic scene, feel the distortion of time and space, and also make us think about our existence and relationship with the universe. This film is not only a science fiction work but also a reflection and exploration of the fate of humankind.
These movies like Coherence, are based on the imagination and creativity of science fiction themes, and each of them can bring fresh feelings to the audience. You can also discover more interesting movies like Vivarium to feel unexpected fantasy.
