Some must-watch science fiction movies

Here is a list of films that bring science through fiction to the audience

On 28th February, 1928, C.V. Raman, an Indian physicist, discovered an unusual phenomenon that was later termed ‘Raman scattering’.

This discovery, that merited a Nobel Prize and sent a ripple through the scientific community, revolutionisd multiple different domains of science and still forms the basis of varied applications in these fields.

Raman was also honoued by the Indian government with a Bharat Ratna for his path breaking work, and the momentous day of his discovery, forever inscribed in the annals of Indian history, is celebrated each year as National Science Day.

On this Science Day, here is a list of movies inspired by and potentially inspiring modern day science:

1. Interstellar

Exploring a world of possibilities outside of our habitable world, the Earth, Interstellar effortlessly navigates the realm of the unknown, and in the process, even opens our eyes to the power of simple, yet potent human emotions such as love. While the story is rooted in speculative theories, it grows from the firm ground of established scientific knowledge, making it both believable and breathtakingly imaginative.

2. Avatar

A science fiction film of epic proportions, Avatar takes us to a moon orbiting an exoplanet in another star system, and introduces us to a fictional, sagacious species of humanoids called the Na’vi, with their own traditions and Gods. One of the highest grossing films of all time, this movie possesses all the elements that draw us to science fiction- advancements in human capabilities that come with both costs and benefits, and the potential to overcome hapless human greed with human compassion.

3. A Quiet Place

In a movie permeated by the desperate need for quietude, the characters’ sentiments, and unvoiced fears speak on their behalf. Terror never relinquishes its icy grip, and a taut thread of tension strings the whole film together as a family tries to evade ruthless monsters in a dystopian world by wielding their silence as their most powerful weapon.

4. WALL-E

This animated movie, which came out in 2008, revolves around two robots, WALL-E and EVE. The broader arc of their tale also encompasses the discovery and protection of a life form that can potentially restore an Earth reduced to a wasteland as a result of heedless human exploitation of resources.