Everybody loves a good science fiction story.
FromStar WarstoStar Trek,it seems as if audiences will never tire of the cosmos.
But what about those who want their sci-fi to be a bit more animated?
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Fans of sci-fi animation have a lot of must-see films to choose from.
Its a surprisingly dark movie rooted in its complex characters self-sacrifice for the sake of survival.
15’Titan A.E.'
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Though the film was a box-office flop,Titan A.E.has managed to find a cult following since its release.
Heavy Metalwas inspired by the eponymous magazine, and both properties embrace explicit imagery and themes alongside counterculture.
They soon find that they’re the only ones who can stop the end of the world.
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Besides, could you really say no to a movie that featuresOrson Wellesas a giant robot?
To complementKeanu Reeves fantastic performance as the struggling protagonist is a mesmerizing visual style achieved through rotoscoping.
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8’Paprika' (2006)
Any fan of sci-fi animated movies should considerPaprikaessential viewing.
When it’s stolen, the titular therapist has to embark on a risky mission to take it back.
The protagonist’s wild and wacky journey through the subconscious blurs the line between fantasy and reality.
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