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down our picks for the top ten modern
space movies before we begin we publish
new videos every day so be sure to
subscribe for more great content for
this list we’re taking a look at the
smartest and most thrilling 21st century
movies where space plays a crucial role
but we’ve excluded movies that primarily
take place on earth so although district
9 and arrival are fantastic hopefully I
get paid to do this they do not qualify
number 10 serenity wrestling range long
round coats everywhere were cheering
when this movie was announced after the
amazing Firefly was cancelled
prematurely the crew of serenity did not
get the closure they deserved
fortunately this movie came to the
rescue and proved to be a highly
enjoyable experience
Emily come and watch how all the
characters were back and better than
ever for a space adventure that provided
a more satisfactory conclusion to the
story than the TV series did who was
this I’m going to live although exciting
and full of fun moments there were times
of sadness and heartbreak which made us
realize just how attached to these
characters we really were Richard number
9
Star Trek no fans were cautious
following the announcement of this film
it was bolstered by JJ Abrams kinetic
directorial energy not to mention some
great special effects 2009 Star Trek
references the quirkiness of the
franchise’s past but never pokes fun and
you can see there’s respect there long
and prosper the performances are solid
the cinematography is fantastic and the
makeup brought the series its first
Academy Award nostalgic but also
bringing something fresh to the table
Star Trek’s a reboot that appeased
longtime fans while also drawing in a
new crowd that can look back at the
original movies and TV shows with a new
appreciation getting off this ship
number 8 sunshine will have a vote no no
won’t this movie is slow eerie and tense
but never dull in fact these qualities
propel sunshine to greatness in the way
it combines multiple subgenres makes it
stand out from the crowd there’s a large
ensemble of characters and each bring
something different to the mission the
mission being to reignite the dying Sun
as you’d imagine that isn’t exactly an
easy feat so the varied crew
personalities and skills work together
to create a satisfying journey of
discovery and problem-solving with a
killer final act
[Music]
number seven Star Wars Episode 7 the
force awakens that you will never be
strong as Dollface after a lengthy
hiatus Star Wars returned full force in
2015 with a film directed magnificently
by JJ Abrams episode 7 took what people
loved about the original trilogy and
injected it with a modern style while
the previous movie Revenge of the Sith
had a more spectacle oriented goal with
a flair for fight choreography
the force awakens hearkened back to what
made the original so great in the first
place
memorable characters rich themes and a
grand sense of adventure
[Music]
that’s one out of a pilot full of
exciting action the film captured the
battle between the dark and the light
beautifully cheering
our home number six moon where we come
from why does he look like this film
stars Sam Rockwell a robot Kevin Spacey
and Sam Rockwell hold on we can explain
astronaut Sam Bell is stationed on the
moon and has mere weeks left before he
gets to go home but when another Sam
Bell turns up who looks and sounds just
like him things get weird
over time with an intriguing mystery at
its core and fantastic special effects
considering its relatively small budget
the film achieved greatness with a
mesmerizing performance from Rockwell as
well as the support of Spacey as the
voice of gertie
I hope life on Earth is everything you
remember it to be
number five avatar you must choose your
aleikum and you must choose you a film
that earned almost three billion dollars
worldwide at the box office alone has to
be good
although the action is mind-blowing and
James Cameron’s Direction is nothing
short of stellar avatar also makes room
for some surprisingly strong character
development you own everyone some people
try to start anything with protagonists
who grow into the role of hero rather
than starting there there’s a sense of
realism to their actions as they come
across new information and experiences
on a moon located in the Alpha Centauri
star system Pandora
[Music]
featuring some of the best visuals ever
put on screen while also serving as an
allegory for imperialism avatar is truly
something special I will stand and fight
you know number four guardians of the
galaxy
I’ll get the armband easily one of the
best Marvel movies to date guardians of
the galaxy is a feel-good space
adventure with a quirky band of
characters you cannot help but love the
superhero film is surprisingly
down-to-earth given its setting and is
not bogged down by dense explanations
for plot lines it moves at the perfect
pace and doesn’t stop finger super drill
please
there’s never a dull moment and it
offers insight into the Marvel Cinematic
Universe that’s not really been explored
before with shared knowledge of the
Infinity stones and a closer look at
Santos plus it redefined Chris Pratt as
an action star star-lord finally number
three gravity just hold on hang on
I’m gonna pull you in right before you
win a marvelous spectacle gravity is a
non-stop thrill ride with one amazing
backdrop stranded in space two
astronauts must find their way back to
earth after their shuttle gets
demolished by debris mission abort
mission abort
it’s outstanding visuals really push the
boundaries of what CGI can do so the
viewer can become fully immersed in the
story and struggle of the astronauts in
fact the way it’s filmed makes us think
that we’re really there
set your watch for 90 minutes most of
the cuts in the film are masked giving
the impression it’s one continuous
uninterrupted shot that works to
wondrous effect since we feel like
there’s no time to rest mimicking what
the characters are feeling way to say
your prayer for me where is it too late
number two the Martian in your
sensationalize drama based on Andy
Weir’s acclaimed sci-fi novel the
Martian is a smart funny and exciting
story about an astronaut who stranded on
Mars and trying to find a way to let
earth know he’s still up there I’m
guessing that’s going to come as a
surprise to my crewmates and to NASA
survival stories are always interesting
but one set on Mars talking about
science in a way viewers can understand
makes it that much more fun right let’s
do the math as entertaining and
light-hearted as Ridley Scott’s film is
there are moments when we truly feel for
Mark Watney and are reminded just how
dire his situation is this is a
testament to the abilities of both the
writer and the director
I’m gonna die before we unveil our
number one pick here are some honorable
mentions it’s not dead it’s really not
for look okay what do you mean a life
[Music]
number one interstellar butter a say
goodbye to our solar system here’s a
movie you can watch over and over again
and pick up something new every time
while never getting bored or losing
appreciation for what it is inferior
more of a thinking person’s movie this
Christopher Nolan tale still has
exciting and tense moments that will
have your eyes wide and will have you
holding your breath the characters feel
incredibly real and their sacrifices
will hit you hard as it highlights the
importance of family really good time
following an astronaut crew that’s
seeking planets for Humanity to inhabit
because of the Earth’s current state
it’s an amazingly constructed character
drama with large stakes that will have
your eyes glued to the screen to see how
it all pans out
Fran get back here now do you agree with
our picks check out these other great
clips from WatchMojo and subscribe for
new videos every day
watchmojo.com and today we’re counting
down our picks for the top ten modern
space movies before we begin we publish
new videos every day so be sure to
subscribe for more great content for
this list we’re taking a look at the
smartest and most thrilling 21st century
movies where space plays a crucial role
but we’ve excluded movies that primarily
take place on earth so although district
9 and arrival are fantastic hopefully I
get paid to do this they do not qualify
number 10 serenity wrestling range long
round coats everywhere were cheering
when this movie was announced after the
amazing Firefly was cancelled
prematurely the crew of serenity did not
get the closure they deserved
fortunately this movie came to the
rescue and proved to be a highly
enjoyable experience
Emily come and watch how all the
characters were back and better than
ever for a space adventure that provided
a more satisfactory conclusion to the
story than the TV series did who was
this I’m going to live although exciting
and full of fun moments there were times
of sadness and heartbreak which made us
realize just how attached to these
characters we really were Richard number
9
Star Trek no fans were cautious
following the announcement of this film
it was bolstered by JJ Abrams kinetic
directorial energy not to mention some
great special effects 2009 Star Trek
references the quirkiness of the
franchise’s past but never pokes fun and
you can see there’s respect there long
and prosper the performances are solid
the cinematography is fantastic and the
makeup brought the series its first
Academy Award nostalgic but also
bringing something fresh to the table
Star Trek’s a reboot that appeased
longtime fans while also drawing in a
new crowd that can look back at the
original movies and TV shows with a new
appreciation getting off this ship
number 8 sunshine will have a vote no no
won’t this movie is slow eerie and tense
but never dull in fact these qualities
propel sunshine to greatness in the way
it combines multiple subgenres makes it
stand out from the crowd there’s a large
ensemble of characters and each bring
something different to the mission the
mission being to reignite the dying Sun
as you’d imagine that isn’t exactly an
easy feat so the varied crew
personalities and skills work together
to create a satisfying journey of
discovery and problem-solving with a
killer final act
[Music]
number seven Star Wars Episode 7 the
force awakens that you will never be
strong as Dollface after a lengthy
hiatus Star Wars returned full force in
2015 with a film directed magnificently
by JJ Abrams episode 7 took what people
loved about the original trilogy and
injected it with a modern style while
the previous movie Revenge of the Sith
had a more spectacle oriented goal with
a flair for fight choreography
the force awakens hearkened back to what
made the original so great in the first
place
memorable characters rich themes and a
grand sense of adventure
[Music]
that’s one out of a pilot full of
exciting action the film captured the
battle between the dark and the light
beautifully cheering
our home number six moon where we come
from why does he look like this film
stars Sam Rockwell a robot Kevin Spacey
and Sam Rockwell hold on we can explain
astronaut Sam Bell is stationed on the
moon and has mere weeks left before he
gets to go home but when another Sam
Bell turns up who looks and sounds just
like him things get weird
over time with an intriguing mystery at
its core and fantastic special effects
considering its relatively small budget
the film achieved greatness with a
mesmerizing performance from Rockwell as
well as the support of Spacey as the
voice of gertie
I hope life on Earth is everything you
remember it to be
number five avatar you must choose your
aleikum and you must choose you a film
that earned almost three billion dollars
worldwide at the box office alone has to
be good
although the action is mind-blowing and
James Cameron’s Direction is nothing
short of stellar avatar also makes room
for some surprisingly strong character
development you own everyone some people
try to start anything with protagonists
who grow into the role of hero rather
than starting there there’s a sense of
realism to their actions as they come
across new information and experiences
on a moon located in the Alpha Centauri
star system Pandora
[Music]
featuring some of the best visuals ever
put on screen while also serving as an
allegory for imperialism avatar is truly
something special I will stand and fight
you know number four guardians of the
galaxy
I’ll get the armband easily one of the
best Marvel movies to date guardians of
the galaxy is a feel-good space
adventure with a quirky band of
characters you cannot help but love the
superhero film is surprisingly
down-to-earth given its setting and is
not bogged down by dense explanations
for plot lines it moves at the perfect
pace and doesn’t stop finger super drill
please
there’s never a dull moment and it
offers insight into the Marvel Cinematic
Universe that’s not really been explored
before with shared knowledge of the
Infinity stones and a closer look at
Santos plus it redefined Chris Pratt as
an action star star-lord finally number
three gravity just hold on hang on
I’m gonna pull you in right before you
win a marvelous spectacle gravity is a
non-stop thrill ride with one amazing
backdrop stranded in space two
astronauts must find their way back to
earth after their shuttle gets
demolished by debris mission abort
mission abort
it’s outstanding visuals really push the
boundaries of what CGI can do so the
viewer can become fully immersed in the
story and struggle of the astronauts in
fact the way it’s filmed makes us think
that we’re really there
set your watch for 90 minutes most of
the cuts in the film are masked giving
the impression it’s one continuous
uninterrupted shot that works to
wondrous effect since we feel like
there’s no time to rest mimicking what
the characters are feeling way to say
your prayer for me where is it too late
number two the Martian in your
sensationalize drama based on Andy
Weir’s acclaimed sci-fi novel the
Martian is a smart funny and exciting
story about an astronaut who stranded on
Mars and trying to find a way to let
earth know he’s still up there I’m
guessing that’s going to come as a
surprise to my crewmates and to NASA
survival stories are always interesting
but one set on Mars talking about
science in a way viewers can understand
makes it that much more fun right let’s
do the math as entertaining and
light-hearted as Ridley Scott’s film is
there are moments when we truly feel for
Mark Watney and are reminded just how
dire his situation is this is a
testament to the abilities of both the
writer and the director
I’m gonna die before we unveil our
number one pick here are some honorable
mentions it’s not dead it’s really not
for look okay what do you mean a life
[Music]
number one interstellar butter a say
goodbye to our solar system here’s a
movie you can watch over and over again
and pick up something new every time
while never getting bored or losing
appreciation for what it is inferior
more of a thinking person’s movie this
Christopher Nolan tale still has
exciting and tense moments that will
have your eyes wide and will have you
holding your breath the characters feel
incredibly real and their sacrifices
will hit you hard as it highlights the
importance of family really good time
following an astronaut crew that’s
seeking planets for Humanity to inhabit
because of the Earth’s current state
it’s an amazingly constructed character
drama with large stakes that will have
your eyes glued to the screen to see how
it all pans out
Fran get back here now do you agree with
our picks check out these other great
clips from WatchMojo and subscribe for
new videos every day
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