FallenKingdomReads’ list of 7 Science Fiction Movies That You Have to Watch Twice.
Sometimes, a single viewing of a science fiction movie is just not enough to fully appreciate the intricate plot and mind-blowing concepts. These seven movies are worth a second watch to fully understand the story.
Inception (2010)
Inception is a mind-bending movie directed by Christopher Nolan. It follows a skilled thief, Dom Cobb, who enters people’s dreams to steal their secrets. Inception is a movie that requires your full attention, but it’s worth it to fully understand the concept of dreams within dreams.
The Matrix (1999)
The Matrix is a movie that explores the concept of reality and whether we’re living in a simulation. The story follows Neo, a computer programmer who learns the truth about his world and joins a rebellion against machines that have enslaved humanity. The Matrix is packed with action, but it’s the philosophical questions it raises that makes it worth watching twice.
Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
Blade Runner 2049 is a sequel to the 1982 classic Blade Runner. Set 30 years after the events of the first movie, Blade Runner 2049 follows a new blade runner, K, who unearths a long-buried secret that could plunge what’s left of society into chaos. The movie’s stunning visuals and complex storyline make it a must-watch.
Primer (2004)
Primer is a low-budget movie that tells the story of two engineers who accidentally invent a time machine. The movie’s plot is incredibly complex, and it’s easy to miss important details on the first viewing. Primer is a movie that requires multiple viewings to fully understand the plot and the implications of time travel.
Arrival (2016)
Arrival is a movie that explores the concept of time and language. The story follows a linguistics professor, Louise Banks, who is recruited by the military to communicate with aliens who have landed on Earth. Arrival is a thought-provoking movie that requires multiple viewings to fully appreciate the way it plays with time and language.
Interstellar (2014)
Interstellar is a movie that explores the concept of space and time. The story follows a group of astronauts who travel through a wormhole in search of a new home for humanity. Interstellar is a visually stunning movie that raises big questions about the nature of time and space.
Donnie Darko (2001)
Donnie Darko is a movie that defies easy categorization. It’s part science fiction, part psychological thriller, and part coming-of-age story. The movie follows a troubled teenager, Donnie Darko, who is visited by a giant rabbit that tells him the world will end in 28 days. Donnie Darko is a movie that requires multiple viewings to fully appreciate its complex storyline and themes.
