Science fiction films unjustly hated by critics

Although the final judgment is always up to the viewer, the specialized press has sinned on many occasions by beating works that end up being an unjust and underestimated failure. For this reason today we remember some science fiction films that were harshly criticized during their release, and which, over the years, many have realized that they were not so bad.

From the mind of Tarsem Singh, in the year 200, came ‘The Cell’, a science fiction film unjustly hated by critics. Jennifer Lopez, Vincen D’Onofrio and Vince Vaugh star in this journey of a therapist who has visions as she delves into the mind of a murderer to discover what is behind her motivations. Available on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video.

The source of life

Darren Aronofksy is a director who rarely makes the press happy, and with ‘The Source of Life’ he got one of the the most criticized science fiction films of his career. The story is a sci-fi love story involving Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz, who play a man who travels back in time to save the woman he loves. Available on Star+.

know

Alex Proyas debuted in 2009, a science fiction film hated by criticswhich has gained recognition over the years. This is ‘Knowing’, starring Nicolas Cage, Liam Hemsworth and Rose Byrne, in a story about an astronomy professor who reads some terrible predictions stored in a time capsule, where his family will play a key role in a series of events. Available on HBO Max.

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Blade Runner

Perhaps the best example of one of the best sci-fi films of all time, heavily criticized by the press and the public during its premiere. Ridley Scott’s ‘Blade Runner’ astounded movie-goers in 1982 with its complex storyline, and is now hailed as one of the essential pillars of the genre. Available on HBO Max.

Strange days

Kathryn Bigelow is a director who has rarely been criticized, but with ‘Strange Days’ she has delivered a controversial story. Produced by James Cameron, this story follows Lenny, a former Vice Squad agent who sells firsthand clips of other people’s experiences, two days before the year 2000 arrives.

Event horizon

Finally a film by a director who has been harshly criticized throughout his career, but who with ‘Event Horizon’ has made one of his best films. It is a story set in the year 2047, following a brilliant scientist and his team of astronauts who have been sent into space to investigate the disappearance of a ship he designed himself. Available on Amazon Prime Video.