Good and Bad Fantasy/Sci-Fi Movies
A list of a few good and bad sci-fi/fantasy movies, and why
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- DirectorPeter JacksonStarsElijah WoodViggo MortensenIan McKellenGandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron's army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring.GOOD - Return of the King
This movie has a good simple plot with epic intense scenes, and is a satisfying way to end the trilogy. - DirectorTeddy ChanStarsHenry LauPeter HoChenhan LinSeeing the neighboring country become more and more powerful, a warlord organizes a competition to reveal the best warriors. A young man is eager to bring honour to his clan.TRASH - Double World
This Chinese movie stuffs so many cliches together. There is no originality, no depth in the characters, and if you compare the martial arts fight scenes to other Asian movies, you'll be disappointed. - DirectorGeorge LucasStarsHayden ChristensenNatalie PortmanEwan McGregorThree years into the Clone Wars, Obi-Wan Kenobi pursues a new threat, while Anakin Skywalker is lured by Chancellor Palpatine into a sinister plot to rule the galaxy.GOOD - Revenge of the Sith
The action in this movie is top-notch, the story is great, and the acting was a huge improvement from Attack of the Clones. - DirectorZack SnyderStarsBen AffleckHenry CavillAmy AdamsBatman is manipulated by Lex Luthor to fear Superman. Superman´s existence is meanwhile dividing the world and he is framed for murder during an international crisis. The heroes clash and force the neutral Wonder Woman to reemerge.TRASH - Batman v Superman
This movie isn't the worst of the worst, but kinda sucks still. The alliance between Batman and Superman was unwanted, and they did it in the most cheesy way possible. - DirectorZack SnyderStarsHenry CavillBen AffleckGal GadotDetermined to ensure that Superman's ultimate sacrifice wasn't in vain, Bruce Wayne recruits a team of metahumans to protect the world from an approaching threat of catastrophic proportions.GOOD - Justice League (2021)
This movie is flawed no doubt, and has a pretty long runtime, but the plot is decent, and it's an enjoyable movie overall. Snyder redeemed himself (sorta) with this movie. - DirectorZack SnyderStarsBen AffleckGal GadotJason MomoaFueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his new-found ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy.TRASH - Justice League (2017)
Trash plot, cliche tropes, and doesn't do justice to any of the characters whatsoever. - DirectorHayao MiyazakiStarsHitoshi TakagiNoriko HidakaChika SakamotoWhen two girls move to the country to be near their ailing mother, they have adventures with the wondrous forest spirits who live nearby.GOOD - My Neighbor Totoro
The plot is so simple, the setting is mellow and peaceful, Totoro is adorable, and everyone is so innocent. - DirectorNia DaCostaStarsBrie LarsonTeyonah ParrisIman VellaniCarol Danvers gets her powers entangled with those of Kamala Khan and Monica Rambeau, forcing them to work together to save the universe.TRASH - The Marvels
Woke politics never worked in movies. People already hated the way the MCU portrayed Captain Marvel, so why make a spin-off about her? - DirectorJames CameronStarsArnold SchwarzeneggerLinda HamiltonMichael BiehnA human soldier is sent from 2029 to 1984 to stop an almost indestructible cyborg killing machine, sent from the same year, which has been programmed to execute a young woman whose unborn son is the key to humanity's future salvation.GOOD - Terminator
Nothing beats the OGs. The Terminator has an innovative plot, especially for the time, and became an all-time classic for obvious reasons. - DirectorAlan TaylorStarsArnold SchwarzeneggerJason ClarkeEmilia ClarkeWhen John Connor, leader of the human resistance, sends Sgt. Kyle Reese back to 1984 to protect Sarah Connor and safeguard the future, an unexpected turn of events creates a fractured timeline.TRASH - Terminator Genisys
The plot is convoluted and pretentious, it messes up the timeline, and basically says "Screw T1, T2, T3, and Salvation, we're rebooting the WHOLE franchise for Emilia Clarke and Jai Courtney." - DirectorStephen NorringtonStarsWesley SnipesStephen DorffKris KristoffersonA half-vampire, half-mortal man becomes a protector of the mortal race, while slaying evil vampires.GOOD - Blade
Blade has awesome action, and having Wesley Snipes as the star was a great choice. Hope the reboot lives up to this one's reputation. - DirectorDavid S. GoyerStarsWesley SnipesKris KristoffersonParker PoseyBlade, now a wanted man by the FBI, must join forces with the Nightstalkers to face his most challenging enemy yet: Dracula.TRASH - Blade: Trinity
Poor acting, mid action, meh CGI, and a lot of plot cliches were shoved up in this movie. - DirectorJames GunnStarsMargot RobbieIdris ElbaJohn CenaSupervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker, and a collection of nutty cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X as they are dropped off at the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese.GOOD - THE Suicide Squad
It's actually funny, the style is similar to a Tarantino movie, and the plot is original and entertaining - DirectorDavid AyerStarsWill SmithJared LetoMargot RobbieA secret government agency recruits some of the most dangerous incarcerated super-villains to form a defensive task force. Their first mission: save the world from the apocalypse.TRASH - Suicide Squad (no the)
Other than the acting, this movie is a failure. The characters aren't relatable, and the stakes are far too low for a movie named "Suicide Squad." - DirectorKurt WimmerStarsChristian BaleSean BeanEmily WatsonIn an oppressive future where all forms of feeling are illegal, a man in charge of enforcing the law rises to overthrow the system and state.GOOD - Equilibrium
The plot for this movie isn't that great, but the ideas and settings are original, the acting is good, and the action is top-notch. - DirectorSarik AndreasyanStarsAnton PampushnyySanjar MadiSebastien SisakDuring the Cold War, an organization called "Patriot" created a super-hero squad, which includes members of multiple Soviet republics. For years, the heroes had to hide their identities, but in hard times they must show themselves again.TRASH - The Guardians
The plot is knock-off Avengers, the scenes are cheesy, and the characters have no depth. Who's brilliant idea was this, huh? - DirectorDestin Daniel CrettonStarsSimu LiuAwkwafinaTony Leung Chiu-waiShang-Chi, the master of weaponry-based Kung Fu, is forced to confront his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organization.GOOD - Shang-Chi
I know some people hate this movie, but I think it has good ideas. Yeah sure, the ending was flawed, but the beginning and middle were fast-paced, with fight scenes ALMOST on the level of movies such as the Raid or Ip Man. Not to mention, Simu Liu and Tony Leung are both great actors. - DirectorRoel ReinéStarsIko UwaisLewis TanLawrence KaoKai Jin, a young Chinatown chef in present day San Francisco, becomes entangled with the Chinese Triad's pursuit of deadly ancient powers known as the "Wu Xing.TRASH - Fistful of Vengeance
Imagine having Iko Uwais and Lewis Tan as the lead roles, and you somehow screw up on the fight scenes. Not to mention, you have a pretty bad story, no character depth, and overuse of VFX. - DirectorJordan PeeleStarsLupita Nyong'oWinston DukeElisabeth MossAdelaide Wilson and her family are attacked by mysterious figures dressed in red. Upon closer inspection, the Wilsons realize that the intruders are exact lookalikes of them.GOOD - Us
The plot is innovative, the ideas and potential was high, and the terror and suspense is impeccable. Us is suspenseful, creepy, and the idea of clones of people living underground is a creative but also terrifying idea. - DirectorChris ColumbusStarsLogan LermanKevin McKiddSteve CooganA teenager discovers he's the descendant of a Greek god and sets out on an adventure to settle an on-going battle between the gods.TRASH - Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief
As a little kid, I loved the Percy Jackson series. I then read the spin-offs, which, weren't as good, but were still entertaining and enjoyable. But the movie did not justice. It sucked, with horrible acting and bad directing, and tried to modify the story to its own needs. TRASH. - DirectorDavid YatesStarsDaniel RadcliffeEmma WatsonRupert GrintHarry, Ron, and Hermione search for Voldemort's remaining Horcruxes in their effort to destroy the Dark Lord as the final battle rages on at Hogwarts.GOOD - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2
This movie was a genuine piece of artwork. Was it a little flawed? Of course. Do I still like it? Yep, you bet I did. This was a great finale to this iconic movie series. Snape was redeemed and humanized, and the characters all grew in terms of depth. Awesome movie. - DirectorWilson YipStarsYuk Long WongLouis KooIsabella LeongThree young martial arts masters emerge from the back streets of Hong Kong to help the powerless fight injustice.TRASH - Dragon Tiger Gate
Donnie Yen and Wilson Yip worked together on Sha Po Lang in the previous year, so Dragon Tiger Gate could have been a great success. But it overused the VFX, and uhh, it made the fights very overbearing. - DirectorGareth EdwardsStarsFelicity JonesDiego LunaAlan TudykIn a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire's ultimate weapon of destruction.GOOD - Rogue One
For a Star Wars movie, this movie was dark and more on the realist side. Vader was badass as always, Donnie Yen was just as badass (the whole movie would have been over in 7 minutes if he was given a lightsaber), and the ending was a genuine masterpiece. - DirectorTim MillerStarsLinda HamiltonArnold SchwarzeneggerMackenzie DavisAn augmented human and Sarah Connor must stop an advanced liquid Terminator from hunting down a young girl, whose fate is critical to the human race.TRASH - Terminator Dark Fate
This movie basically scrapped the characters we already had, and made them females. It also has a bunch of plot holes, and bears a rather inconsistent story. Would not recommend. - DirectorGareth EdwardsStarsJohn David WashingtonMadeleine Yuna VoylesGemma ChanAgainst the backdrop of a war between humans and robots with artificial intelligence, a former soldier finds the secret weapon, a robot in the form of a young child.GOOD - The Creator
Now, this movie did have pacing issues. They cut out important dialogue just so it could play in theaters. Is this movie still good? Yep. The plot is great, the acting is great, and the character depths and setting are also great. If they released the uncut version where no important dialogue was cut out, it would have been a hell of a great movie. - DirectorScott BeckBryan WoodsStarsAdam DriverAriana GreenblattChloe ColemanAn astronaut crash lands on a mysterious planet only to discover he's not alone.TRASH - 65
I guess the acting is good since its Adam Driver, but this movie's plot is very cliche. It doesn't bring anything new to cinema, and it isn't that entertaining either. - DirectorChristopher NolanStarsLeonardo DiCaprioJoseph Gordon-LevittElliot PageA thief who steals corporate secrets through the use of dream-sharing technology is given the inverse task of planting an idea into the mind of a C.E.O., but his tragic past may doom the project and his team to disaster.GOOD - Inception
This movie is great in so many ways. It's extremely tense even though everything just happens in a dream, the stakes feel really high, and no part of the story feels unimportant and it really makes you think. - DirectorFrant GwoStarsJing WuMan-Tat NgZhi WangWith the sun dying out, a group of brave astronauts set out to find new planet for the whole human race.TRASH - The Wandering Earth
I don't think this movie is as terrible as most of the other movies labeled "trash" on this list, but it isn't by any means, decent, either. While some movies are flawed, they make it up with a good story, good acting, or good ideas and directing. The Wandering Earth doesn't do a lot of those. The story is pretty good, but the pacing is slow, and, as a Wu Jing fan, it disappointed me. - DirectorChristopher NolanStarsMatthew McConaugheyAnne HathawayJessica ChastainWhen Earth becomes uninhabitable in the future, a farmer and ex-NASA pilot, Joseph Cooper, is tasked to pilot a spacecraft, along with a team of researchers, to find a new planet for humans.GOOD - Interstellar
This move is genuinely perfect. It coveys a wide range of emotions, has an awesome score, has a great plot, the characters have development, and no-one feels unimportant or underused in the movie. Perfect movie. - DirectorJ.J. AbramsStarsDaisy RidleyJohn BoyegaOscar IsaacThe surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again in the conclusion of the Skywalker saga.TRASH - Rise of Skywalker
Now, why exactly does this movie suck? First off, the story is wacky. As usual, Rey faces no challenges. The only good thing about this movie is Kylo, who is the only character in the whole trilogy to have any sort of arc. Second, how does Palpatine return? I would love if they please EXPLAINED. So yeah, pretty trash movie. - DirectorLana WachowskiLilly WachowskiStarsKeanu ReevesLaurence FishburneCarrie-Anne MossWhen a beautiful stranger leads computer hacker Neo to a forbidding underworld, he discovers the shocking truth--the life he knows is the elaborate deception of an evil cyber-intelligence.GOOD - The Matrix
The ideas in this movie were creative, and the characters all had some growth. Not to mention, the action is AWESOME. So overall, pretty good movie. - DirectorZack SnyderStarsSofia BoutellaDjimon HounsouEd SkreinWhen a peaceful settlement on the edge of a distant moon finds itself threatened by a tyrannical ruling force, a stranger living among its villagers becomes their best hope for survival.TRASH - Rebel Moon
I think Snyder is hit or miss a lot of the time. And well, Rebel Moon was a miss. It had no originality, a bad plot, and bad action sequences (compare it to the Star Wars Prequel fight scenes and you’ll know what I mean).