Love and creativity are two great forces that move the world, and together in a film, they can achieve incredible results. Science fiction movies are often beloved, as they transport audiences to fascinating worlds, have moments of excitement, and narrate unique stories.
Netflix has a large selection of sci-fi movies on its menu and some of them show a romantic side (at a main or secondary level) that makes their stories more emotional. These ten movies show that it is possible to enjoy the fusion of genres.
Equals
A world where feelings are illegal and mistakes are suppressed by erasing emotions does not seem to be a good scenario for the beginning of a new love, but the reality of the forbidden awakens the desire of two young people.
The narrative is set in an aseptic and lonely place, and from there, Silas gradually gives space on the screen to Nia. The movie breaks down his barriers and introduces the viewer to a deep romance that promises technological advances and spaceships.
The Discovery
One of the greatest fears of the human being is death, and also one of the subjects that most arouses fascination. fiction film that talks about the need to repair mistakes, even if that means living in an eternal loop.
The film highlights the power of love to face any problem, beyond time and space. It also tries to answer the question of the existence of the soul through the story of a scientist who confirmed life after death.
Orbiter 9
Helena has spent her entire life believing that she is in space on a survival mission that would take her to a promised planet. But when an engineer helps her repair her spaceship and they start a romance, she discovers that she has actually been part of a scientific trial and is in a bunker on planet Earth.
Orbiter 9 focuses on the moral role of experimentation and the emotional reality that strikes the characters, who are torn between populating a new planet and living on one with worn-out resources.
The Lake House
Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves have been one of the best couples on screen. In The Lake House, Kate Forester leaves a note for the property's next tenant (Alex Wyler). By a series of strange coincidences, they begin to write to each other regularly until they discover that her present year is 2006 while he is in 2004.
The letters begin as an innocent way for the characters to express themselves when they both think they are being played a joke, but then, they fall in love and must discover how to coincide in their lives.
The Space Between Us
The first human born on Mars travels to Earth to meet the girl he is in love with. With a very current theme of finding love on the Internet, millions of miles apart.
As he falls in love for the first time, Gardner Elliot will have to discover the reality about Earth and humans. He will need to transform his idealized version of the world during an adventure that also puts his life at risk.
About Time
Science fiction, through the premise of time travel, is the key in this film, which tries to show a very human side of the characters. There, love goes far beyond romance and can be appreciated in the relationship between the family and, especially, with the father.
In About Time, Tim travels back in time to find the girl of his dreams, fix his family problems, and spend more time with his father. With this ability, the protagonist understands how to enjoy life and the small details, knowing that every second can be a gift.
Underworld
Many special effects, dark aesthetics, and action scenes make Underworld a film that appeals to all kinds of audiences. Blending sci-fi and fantasy, this franchise has proven itself at the box office with numerous sequels.
Underworld has a beloved couple in Selene and Michael. They are in the middle of an ancestral conflict and a secret war between vampires and Lycans, evoking a romance in the best Romeo and Juliet style.
Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day has transcended through the decades, more than what was expected when it premiered in theaters. The film's timelessness and premise about human existence have managed to capture the attention of different generations of viewers.
Some people can enjoy Groundhog Day in a superficial way and others can go deeper into this story, where its protagonist (Bill Murray) is condemned to repeat the same day over and over again. While he is trapped in time, Phil Connors tries to enjoy life, but the weariness of monotony plunges him into a self-destructive state until he decides to let go of his ego, look around and help people.
Cloud Atlas
The complex (and ambitious) narrative of Cloud Atlas delves into human nature, through six stories set in different historical moments. It is a film to be watched with patience, but once the timelines are established, it rewards the viewer with beautiful photography, masterful acting, action scenes with sophisticated effects, and a lot of emotion.
Cloud Atlas is an exponent of literary cinema and focuses on the beauty and intelligence of this art form. It is certainly not a commercial and conventional film that attracts all kinds of audiences, but it should delight viewers who seek to reflect on the actions of humans and their impact in a world where everything is related and where the power of love is present.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
The bitter side of love is portrayed in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. The story takes place in a non-linear time in which the beginning of the film is not really the origin of this romance. There, the protagonists are willing to love each other entirely, but also to erase the other from their lives when the relationship doesn't work out.
This couple is destined to find each other, separate and meet again. And although it seems a sad premise, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind encourages the viewer to enjoy the good times until they fade away. This harsh, melancholy, bitter and sincere reality in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is also beautiful and romantic, where love is more than it pretends to be.