Sci-fi romance "Passengers" has not too high ratings. Russian film critics rated it much higher than foreign ones. It has enough errors and inaccuracies. Much attention is paid to the love line, more than saving humanity, so not all viewers agree that the film can be called science fiction.
On the space liner Avalon there are 5 thousand passengers and 258 crew members. All of them are put into an artificial state when all life processes slow down. After 120 years, they should wake up, then they have to organize a colony on another planet.
An asteroid breaks through the protection of the ship, a system failure occurs. Jim Preston realizes that he will not be able to reach his destination. He cannot return himself to a state of hibernation, and another 90 years ahead.
Jim lived alone for one year, after which he decided to commit suicide. When he saw an attractive girl, he changed his mind. He woke her from a state of sleep, saying that she, too, was the victim of a system failure ...
This film will be a great option for watching a couple in love. Women will enjoy the love line, men will be interested in a spaceship and the salvation of mankind.
If you have already watched this motion picture, pay attention to our rating of films similar to 2016 Passengers.
10. Through the Horizon (1997)
Sci-fi horror movie. 2047 year. The Lewis and Clark spaceship is moving toward the planet Neptune. There was discovered the first starship, which carried out its flight seven years ago. Under mysterious circumstances, he disappeared.
Rescuers find the ship, but there is nobody there, except for one mutilated corpse. But on the "Event Horizon" a lot of bloody traces. Rescuers are forced to spend some time here, as a breakdown occurred on their spaceship that needs to be fixed. Maybe now they can understand what happened to the crew of the "Event Horizon"?
Film “Through the horizon” received many negative reviews and failed at the box office, but director Paul Anderson did not worry about this. In addition, only now it became clear that many modern films shamelessly copy this idea, which means the film is not so bad.
9. Interstellar (2014)
Science fiction. The future of planet Earth is in danger: oxygen is becoming less and less, the climate is changing, plants and animals are dying.
Cooper was once a pilot, and now he is a loser farmer. Drought and dust storms make us forget about the harvest.
The space laboratory, led by Professor Brand, conducts his research, during which they find a wormhole (tunnel in space). Through it you can get to other planets where there are more comfortable living conditions. Cooper receives an offer to lead the expedition. There is only one “but” - it may not go back ...
Interstellar - the successful work of Christopher Nolan: high ratings, many positive reviews from critics and viewers, several awards and prizes, including the Oscar.
8. Solaris (2002)
Fantastic drama. The space station does not communicate for a long time. It is located in the area of the planet Solaris. Psychologist Chris Kelvin flies there to find out what happened to the crew.
The upcoming events scare Chris. He learns that only a couple of scientists survived, all the rest committed suicide. Soon, Chris himself will see that something terrible is happening on the ship ...
Initially, the film was planned as a remake of the Tarkovsky film of the same name. By the way, most Russian viewers are of the opinion that the picture of the director-compatriot turned out to be more successful than that of Soderberg.
7. Moon 2112 (2009)
Sci-fi motion picture. 2035 year. Sam Bell serves on a contract; he spent three years on the moon. His task: to monitor the work of an automated station that produces rare gas.
All this time he was unable to communicate, his only interlocutor was a robot. Only a few weeks are left, but Sam realizes with horror that not everything is in order with his psyche. Soon, his successor flies to the moon ...
"Moon 2112" - A great movie, one of the best in its genre. This fact is confirmed by numerous awards and a large number of positive reviews.
6. Gravity (2013)
The film was shot in an unusual genre - technotriller (a mixture of science fiction, a military novel and a spy thriller). During the space expedition, a tragedy occurs. The ship collides with space debris, only two survive.
Ryan and Matt have no choice but to try to survive in outer space. They move in orbit, but no longer hope for salvation ...
Large-scale film. Gravity it is amazing: an interesting plot, an excellent acting and, most importantly, amazing special effects. No wonder viewers call this film "Visual excellence"This is an unforgettable sight.
5. Hell (2007)
Sci-fi thriller. The action takes place in 2057. A mission is assigned to the crew of the Ikar-2 spacecraft, they must ignite the Sun. It has gone out, and now mankind is in danger of extinction.
In space, they discover the signals that Icarus-1 delivers. This is a ship that went to the Sun for the same purpose seven years ago.
"Hell" - A good film about space, it will be interesting to everyone who at least once dreamed of seeing the Sun closer, even from the TV screen.
4. Pandorum (2009)
Another science fiction movie. Two astronauts come out of suspended animation. There is one big problem: men do not remember who they are, where they are going, and what happened to the rest of the crew.
After a while, they will understand that the main thing is to save humanity, it does not matter that they will have to give their lives ...
At first glance it seems that the film Pandorum not able to surprise with the original plot. The audience who watched it to the end are convinced of the opposite: the ending is unpredictable.
3. Orbit 9 (2017)
Romantic drama with elements of science fiction. Space station called Orbit 9 flies in the direction of Celeste. On the ship is Elena's girlfriend. She has to be on the road for another 19 years.
Soon a man appears on the ship - the mechanic Alex, he must repair the ship. A man will tell the girl the truth, which will change her whole life ...
This film is ideal for women, men are unlikely to appreciate the love line.
2. Martian (2015)
Fantastic adventure film. The Ares-3 expedition leaves Mars in a hurry. A sand storm is approaching. Engineer Mark is considered dead, he damaged his spacesuit. The man remains alone, unconscious, but he is alive.
When Mark comes to his senses, he realizes that he has a choice: to die or hold out without food, water and air for 4 years. It is through this time period that a new Ares-4 expedition will fly to Mars ...
"Martian" - A worthy film that will help viewers believe in themselves.
1. Europe (2013)
Science fiction, different pseudo-documentary style. These are videos of the crew of the space expedition. All its members died, and project managers comment on the notes.
The expedition was heading to the sixth satellite of the planet Jupiter. They were supposed to land on the surface of Europe. Scientists assumed that there was still life left ...
Critics rated the film rather high, but to most viewers it seemed boring. Most likely, they simply did not pay attention to the fact that "Europe" claims to be “pseudo-documentary” ...