Science-fiction is a genre that has been popular for decades.
But it seems moviegoers can’t get enough of the genre.
Many Hollywood films feel like just that–Hollywood films, ie.
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In the year 2267, life on Earth has become impossible, which confines its denizes to space stations.
Sure, a lot of disaster flicks have focused on giant waves or tsunamis decemating the countryside.
This certainly isn’t anything new.
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But Norway’sThe Wavedelivers a fresh take on the format that should make it stand out amongst the others.
Heck, some people haven’t even heard of the tiny Central African nation.
Luckily,Neptune Frostdraws attention to it in a clever and fantastical way.
But this movie made it work.
Yet it does this in an effective and brilliant way.
Their mission to repair it takes them across treacherous landscapes and through harrowing obstacles.
While the CGI is less than impressive, it still holds up as a remarkable entry into the genre.
This is thanks in part toBong Joonho, who later went on to directParasite.
Bong Joonho’s movies arealmost always phenomenaland carry important social messages.The Hostis certainly no exception to this.
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DirectorNeil Blomkamp’s feature film debut came as a joint project between him and producerPeter Jackson.
As a result, the movie presents a more realistic depiction of what an alien invasion would be like.
The second half of the film features the typical gunfire and explosions that many sci-fi action fans expect.
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