1997 Sci-Fi Movies
If you love science fiction movies, there are a lot of great choices from the 1997 year. Some of the best movies of the year were released during this time period, including Blade Runner 2049, Her, Total Recall, and 20 000 Leagues Under the Sea. If you're interested in seeing these films, read on.
20 000 Leagues Under the Sea
"20 000 Leagues Under the Sea" is a 1997 television film and miniseries based on the novel by Jules Verne. It stars Ben Cross as Abraham Lincoln and is produced by Hallmark Entertainment. The story revolves around a love triangle between Captain Nemo and Ned the harpooner.
The novel was adapted for the screen in three different versions. The first was made by the Universal Film Manufacturing Company (now Universal Pictures) and was more faithful to the novel. The film was directed by Stuart Paton and starred Allen Holubar as Captain Nemo, Curtis Benton as Ned Land, Dan Hanlon as Professor Aronnax, and Edna Pendleton as Aronnax's daughter. The film featured long sequences of fish and a full-size mock-up of the Nautilus. It also featured a menacing Ned Land.
Blade Runner 2049
If you've seen Blade Runner, you're probably not interested in 1997 sci fi movies. While this year's blockbuster hit Blade Runner is well-known, other sci fi movies from that year deserve your attention. This list features some underrated films that are a must-see.
Although the 1997 sci fi film Blade Runner is 35 years old, the remake Blade Runner 2049 is an excellent follow-up. Set in a dystopian Los Angeles, this film stars Ryan Gosling in a thrilling performance. Unlike most sci-fi sequels, Blade Runner 2049 has some great elements that set it apart from the pack.
Her
This 1997 sci fi movie is a complex tale about a young girl who discovers her past and has to go back in time to save her future. The film is a spoof of the classic Lemmy Caution spy series, based on the Gallic pulp cinema of the same name. The plot revolves around a dystopian future where a supercomputer rules the world. Her character falls in love with a mysterious woman.
The year 1997 was one of the most important years for science fiction in cinema. Two of the three highest grossing films of the year were science fiction, while three more were among the top ten grossing films of the year. The collection of eleven science fiction movies includes a mix of genres, ranging from space opera to comedy to slow-burn intellectual dramas. The varying styles of these films are executed so well in this collection of movies.
Total Recall
Originally slated for 1996, Total Recall was delayed indefinitely due to production issues. Arnold Schwarzenegger had wanted to direct the film, but his request was not met. The film's development began in 1985 with Ridley Scott adapting the story of "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" into a screenplay. The film then went through at least 40 drafts before it finally hit the big screen in 1997.
Unlike most Arnold Schwarzenegger shoot-'em-ups, Total Recall has a more complex storyline. It is a sci-fi action film that takes a different path than most movies. While it lacks the artistry of Schwarzenegger's Starship Troopers, it's a bloody and exciting thrill ride.
Neill Blomkamp's sci-fi thriller
District 9 is a 2009 science fiction action thriller directed by Neill Blomkamp. It is Blomkamp's feature film debut and was produced by Peter Jackson and Carolynne Cunningham. It stars Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope, and David James. It is based on Blomkamp's 2006 short film Alive in Joburg.
The story is a modern science fiction thriller set in the future. The movie will be financed by Media Rights Capital, the company that backed Matt Damon's Elysium. Set in the year 2154, the story is centered on the wealth gap between Elysium and Earth.
Paul Verhoeven's sci-fi satire
Although Starship Troopers isn't unique in storyline, director Paul Verhoeven's sardonic wit is evident throughout. Taking a page from Robocop, his 1987 sci-fi satire, Verhoeven both admires and eviscerates the military.
The film's satire of the media, consume society, and the oppression of minorities are all perfectly tempered by the film's sardonic eye. Verhoeven also subverts the conventional on-screen narrative with a series of strange commercials, which force viewers to think beyond what they're watching and reinforce the film's story.
