5 Sci-fi Movies That Aged Like Fine Wine
Standing the test of time is a difficult task for sci-fi movies, but these ones absolutely nailed it.
Creating a sci-fi movie that doesn't feel incredibly dated decades later and still keeps you glued to the screen is a hard thing to do.
Too many movies leave audiences chuckling when an incredibly dated concept is introduced, or a particularly bad special effect suddenly ruins the immersion.
These five movies, however, have stood the test of time perfectly and remain as compelling as when they were first released.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
One of, if not the best, sequels of all time, this masterpiece from James Cameron featured groundbreaking special effects that even now look better than some of Marvel's CGI cartoons.
The story does not disappoint either, delivering a badass female protagonist decades before it became a mainstream trend.
If you haven't seen this classic, you should definitely do so now, just ignore the so-called "direct sequel" Terminator: Dark Fate, which completely butchered the great foundation it was built on.
Aliens (1986)
Once again we have James Cameron directing a great sequel with a strong female lead.
Although the original 1979 Ridley Scott movie still holds up pretty well, the magic is a bit ruined by the end when you see the xenomorph being played by a guy in a costume.
The sequel, which shifted the tone from horror to action, does a much better job, with the titular aliens looking convincing almost four decades later.
Gattaca (1997)
By avoiding typical sci-fi elements like flying cars, spaceships, or high-tech weapons, this story of a not-too-distant future where eugenics is the norm in society still looks great.
The film was praised at the time for its realistic portrayal of the future, and now you can clearly see why.
With a TV remake in the works, now might be the time to give it a chance if you haven't already.
The Fifth Element (1997)
While the story may not be the strongest aspect of the movie, as director Luc Besson began writing the script when he was only 16, The Fifth Element still has one of the most... comfortable depictions of the future ever put on the big screen.
This is a world you could easily live in, and the special effects look nice and colorful, making it all the more believable.
Blade Runner ( 1982)
Although it failed to accurately predict the future (we're already four years ahead, where are our flying cars?), Blade Runner is all about the cyberpunk aesthetic.
The world of the (now) alternate Los Angeles of 2019 allows viewers to fully immerse themselves in its dark glory.
The 2017 sequel, Blade Runner 2049, managed to capture the magic of the original perfectly, proving that this version of the future is still interesting to watch.