Perfect Sci-Fi Movies That Nobody Remembers

Star Wars, Alien and 2001: A Space Odyssey are shorthand for science fiction masterpieces, but several near-perfect films have slipped from frequent conversation. These pictures fall short of being flawless yet still offer distinctive visions, memorable performances and ideas worth revisiting.

Luc Besson’s The Fifth Element remains a singular, colorful space opera that pairs Bruce Willis’s Korben Dallas with Milla Jovovich’s Leeloo and a parade of unforgettable characters, while the 1998 Lost in Space adaptation retools the ’60s series into a nostalgic, retro-tinged adventure featuring Gary Oldman as the saboteur Dr.

Smith and a cast that includes William Hurt and Heather Graham.

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