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7 Visually Stunning Sci-Fi Gems With Perfect Blend of Sense and Beauty

7 Visually Stunning Sci-Fi Gems With Perfect Blend of Sense and Beauty
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A feast for the eyes of any genre veteran.

Science fiction movies can be entertaining not only due to brand-new concepts, but also due to their outstanding visuals that sometimes seem to be really out of this world.

Here are 7 visually perfect sci-fi films, handpicked by Redditors.

  1. Interstellar ( 2014)

Christopher Nolan ’s masterpiece probably comes first to mind in this respect. The greatness of the story about an astronaut on his way to find a new home for humanity is enhanced by spectacular images of planets, wormholes and the very infinity of space.

  1. Inception ( 2010)

Another Nolan-directed sci-fi gem that stands out for its mind-bending visuals. The movie’s trips into the subconscious are shot so inventively that they feel like a daydream, and be sure it’ll play with your perception of our reality.

  1. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

We can’t make such a list without Stanley Kubrick’s sensational film that set the bar really high for the whole genre. It’s insane it was made in the 1960s, as its epic space images and visual effects that take place in the spaceship still feel very modern.

  1. Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

Denis Villeneuve’s successful take on Ridley Scott ’s classics turned out to be even more spectacular than the original movie. Its cinematography can really immerse you into this colorful yet depressing world of replicants, holograms, and brutalist architecture.

  1. Gattaca (1997)

Set in a society where children are conceived through genetic selection, as they must possess the best hereditary traits of their parents, this film presents one of the creepiest images of our possible future, even though it’s extremely stylish.

  1. The Fountain (2006)

Darren Aronofsky is recognized for unique cinematic code, and this movie is probably his most visually remarkable project. It consists of three epic storylines and stars Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz playing different roles in three fascinating realities.

  1. Dark City (1998)

A sci-fi that was outshined by the success of The Matrix, but then got reassessed for its concept and impeccable visuals. Following an amnesiac man who wakes up in a strange town, it explores the themes of simulated realities and memories.

Source: Reddit