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Movie reviews for science fiction

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    Star Trek Into Darkness

    Action-packed Star Trek sequel has good story, characters.
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Jurassic Park

    Terrifyingly realistic dinos run amok in sci-fi landmark.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Oblivion

    Stylized sci-fi entertains; expect deaths, sexy stuff.
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    13
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    The Host

    Lots of kisses, but "Twi"-fi thriller isn't that compelling.
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    13
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Upside Down

    Sci-fi romance has great visuals but poor storytelling.
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    13
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Dark Skies

    Subtle but dull alien invasion movie has scares, edgy stuff.
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    14
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Branded

    Bizarre, unsettling, futuristic satire about advertising.
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    15
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Looper

    Smart, exciting sci-fi tale has violence, sex, and drugs.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Total Recall (2012)

    Remake is better looking, less violent, less thoughtful.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Men in Black III

    Third alien adventure is fun, less memorable than the first.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial

    A classic that parents and kids can enjoy together.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Prometheus

    New Alien movie has strong themes, violence.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Chronicle

    Teens get super powers in relatable but violent thriller.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Darkest Hour

    Alien invasion flick has lots of violence but little blood.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Battle Royale

    Ultraviolent Japanese cult movie came before Hunger Games.
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    17
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    In Time

    Sci-fi thriller has violence, sexuality, language.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Apollo 18

    Fake moon-landing chiller is no Blair Witch in space.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Rise of the Planet of the Apes

    Occasionally violent origin story is surprisingly good.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Super 8

    Teens save town in action-heavy sci-fi film with retro feel.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Attack the Block

    British sci-fi action movie is clever but gory, druggy.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Priest

    Sci-fi vampire tale has weak characters, heavy violence.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Beastly

    Lackluster romance is heavy on lessons about superficiality.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Sucker Punch

    Impressive effects, but mixed messages about women.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Mega Python vs. Gatoroid

    Two monsters + two '80s pop stars = one skippable movie.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Battle: Los Angeles

    Violent alien invasion movie is a waste of time.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2011)