Science fiction movies are fantastic and one of the best things to come out of Hollywood and just life in general. I always eventually get around to new science fiction movies, but I have such a backlog from past generations that I am constantly catching up and watching whatever I can, whether that be movies, tv shows or even games. I want to share my top 5 favorite Scifi films from the 90s, in no particular order and give a brief synopsis of them. If you havent seen any of these movies I HIGHLY recommend all of them.
Gattaca
Gattaca is a movie that eluded me for the longest time but when I finally saw it around 5 years ago I was absolutely blown away. It might not be the most science fiction movie on this list with futuristic gadgets, but instead pictures a real world where DNA is the only measure that people have for excellence. Those who are genetically altered to be superior rule the world with the best jobs and those who arent are treated like a lower class. Definitely worth a watch and a fantastic movie.
Strange Days
Strange Days was always a movie I used to watch on HBO in the past whenever it was on. Not only did one of my favorite concept artists Syd Mead, work on the film, but the idea of the film is solid and incredibly interesting. Set at the dawn of the year 2000, the world is flipping out and our main character is a salesman of illegal software for a device that lets you relive memories, your own or someone elses. After a recording that shows a coverup by the police gets into his hands, the main character tries to uncover the mystery. The main character by the way is played by Ralph Fiennes in one of his best roles even now.
The Fifth Element
Im not the biggest Bruce Willis fan, but this film I saw when I was young and it just hit all the right buttons. At times it was pretty cheesy, but the Fifth element is still a fantastic scifi movie that makes you feel warm in all the right places. Its your stereotypical Bruce Willis saves the world film, but it definitely is worth a watch. Also Gary Oldman, the human chameleon plays a fantastic role as the main villain.
The Matrix
At the end of the decade one of the most thought provoking and cinematically impressive films was released, the Matrix. Im sure I dont have to tell most people about the Matrix but it is set primarily in a future where robots have destroyed the human race and now use their bodies for power, while keeping them working in a version of earth set in the past. The whole movie is filled with philosophical meaning and overall is a must watch, not just for scifi fans, but for any movie fan.
Dark City
Dark city is probably the least well known film on this list, but I think it is interesting and weird enough to be worthy of mentioning. It takes place in a city where the main character essentially wakes up and is trying to figure out who framed him for murder. He slowly starts to realize the city is not what it seems and that something is rotten. I dont want to ruin the movie, but it is definitely worth a watch.
Like I said these arent in any particular order, I think these are all great films from the 90s and worth a watch for any scifi fan.
-Calaber24p