Great sci-fi movies you didn’t know were based on books

Some of the greatest sci-fi stories on the silver screen owe their greatness to the ink printed on some of the most important books in the genre. Even when the greatest fans of space adventures, aliens or machines of the future know these works perfectly, many do not know where their original ideas come from.

One of the most great science fiction films based on a book is ‘Children of Men’, the masterpiece of Alfonso Cuarón, starring Clive Owen. The original story comes from the mind of the PD. James, who bears the same name, and who is also about the last pregnant woman on Earth who hasn’t seen a baby in many years. Available on Apple TV.

Jurassic Park

Although it is primarily an action-adventure, we must not overlook the details that ‘Jurassic Park’ is a science fiction film that few know is based on a book. Another masterpiece, this time from the mind of Steven Spielberg, who owes his ideas to the mind of Michael Crichton, the original author of the inventor of the dinosaur park. Available on HBO Max, Star+, Claro and Amazon Prime Video.

2001: A Space Odyssey

One of the most great science fiction films, and that few know of its origin, is Stanley Kubrick’s ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’. Perhaps one of the few stories that has surpassed the original work of Arthur C. Clark, one of the genre’s most recognized authors. “The Sentinel” was Kubrick’s seed to form the basis of his story. Available on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video.

• You may be interested in: Science fiction films for those suffering from astrophobia
• You may be interested in: Science fiction films that have been forgotten

Starship Troopers

Over the years, many have recognized the importance of ‘Starship Troopers’, directed by Paul Verhoeven. And taking advantage of the fact that many are just discovering this incredible satire of propaganda action cinema, it is the best time to say that his story is born from the ink of Robert Heinlen, author of the novel of the same name, who knows how to mock the work of him. Available on Star+.

Artificial intelligence

A project that was originally intended to be published under the direction of Stanley Kubrick, until his death made it resumed by Steven Spielberg. Many know that Kubrick’s work is almost entirely based on the books, but since “Artificial Intelligence” is by Spielberg, few know that it was Brain Eldis who wrote the story of a robot boy who seeks acceptance by humans in ” Super Toys All Summer Long”. . Available on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video.