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Pub. Date
2002
Language
English
Description
After crash-landing on an uncharted planet, astronaut Leo Davidson finds himself trapped in a savage world where talking apes dominate the human race. A sympathetic chimpanzee named Ari helps him evade the invincible gorilla army
"A non-stop pleasure for the eye."--Kansas City Star
"...destined to become the box-office champ."--Calgary Sun
"Mission accomplished, and in high style."--Detroit News
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
John Connor's path into the future is altered by the appearance of Marcus Wright, a stranger whose last memory is of being on death row, and he must decide whether Marcus has been sent from the future or rescued from the past. As Skynet prepares its final onslaught, Connor and Marcus embark on an odyssey that takes them into the heart of Skynet's operations, where they uncover the terrible secret behind the possible annihilation of mankind
"A pulse...
3) Starman
Pub. Date
1984
Language
English
Description
An alien from another planet takes the form of a widow's husband, and they travel across the country to get back to his spaceship
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
This book is the definitive encyclopedia for the science fiction fanatic. From Barbarella to Blade Runner, from Solaris to Star Wars, and from 1984 to 2001, Sci-Fi Chronicles seeks out 200 of the greatest galactic creations. Presented in an arresting blend of incisive text, infographic timelines, and stunning photographs, each chronologically arranged entry features an entertaining overview written by a science fiction expert, plus: The lifespan of...
5) Total recall
Pub. Date
1990
Language
English
Description
A 21st century construction worker dreams every night about the colonization of Mars, so he decides to visit a travel service that specializes in implanting vacation memories. During the implant things go wrong and Quaid goes to Mars to sort things out
7) Tron
Language
English
Description
Five incredible hours of bonus material including exclusive, never-before-seen special features
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
London, 2027. Because of an infertility defect, the youngest living person has died at the age of 18. As humankind faces extinction, one man becomes its unlikely hero. Includes deleted scenes and featurettes
"Two thumbs up!"--Roeper & Anne Thompson
"Made with palpable energy, intensity and excitement..."--Los Angeles Times
"...the most deeply imagined and fully realized world to be seen on screen this year..."--Washington Post
"One of the year's...
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
Description
Archaeological students on a dig in France, find themselves alone when their professor is transported in time to the Middle Ages. The professor's son and students lead an expedition to save their teacher and the world from a time-space disaster
"...it leaves you with a smile."--Dallas Morning News
"....it's very easy to get lost in this silly, fun adventure tale."--San Francisco Examiner
10) Splice
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Two young scientists become superstars by splicing different animal DNA to create fantastical new creatures. Ignoring legal and ethical boundaries, the scientists, who are romantically involved, introduce human DNA into their experiment and risk the dawn of a terrifying new era
"...it's well done, and intriguing."--Roger Ebert
"The sexual component to 'Splice' pushes the story in provocatively eerie directions."--Michael Phillips
"...great-looking,...
11) Cloverfield
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
A giant monster terrorizes New York as five friends celebrate a going-away party. Armed with only a video camera and their wits, they try to survive the most horrifying event of their lives. Includes featurettes, deleted scenes, and alternate endings
"...an effective film, deploying its special effects well and never breaking the illusion that it is all happening as we see it."--Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
"This monster mash-up is a lot of fun..."--Associated...
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
The mutant heroes sworn to defend a world that hates and fears them are back! With the help of new recruits, they must face evolution itself in the form of a former teammate
"...an eye-filling fantasy extravaganza and a big crowd-pleaser."--Seattle Post-Intelligencer
"Two thumbs up!"--Ebert & Roeper
"The greatest 'X-Men' movie yet!"--Maxim Magazine
"Explosive, adrenaline-fueled fun!"--New York Daily News
13) The road
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
A father and his son are two of the last remaining people on Earth after an unexplained tragedy has destroyed most life. As the two head south, they are faced with many trials and tribulations along the way. An intense bond between the father and son is formed as together they strive to not only survive, but to retain humanity as they help the people they encounter along the way. Includes commentary, deleted scenes, extended scenes, featurette, and...
14) Transformers
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
It's a battle on Earth between the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons, and the ultimate power is a clue held by a young man who is unaware he is mankind's last chance for survival
"...features some of the most spectacular action and effects sequences of any movie of its kind..."--USA Today
"...some of the best action sequences..."--Washington Post
"...a lot of fun."--Richard Roeper
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi continue their journey across the galaxy amidst the Clone Wars, meeting up with familiar villains such as Count Dooku, General Grievous, and Asajj Ventress
"An enjoyable escapade..."--Empire Magazine
"Young audiences will lap it up like ice cream..."--Baltimore Sun
"...enjoyable bit of escapist entertainment..."--Film Journal International
17) Supernova
Pub. Date
2000
Language
English
Description
A disabled deep-space medical vessel must figure out the secret behind a mysterious rescuee and a strange alien artifact before a nearby star goes supernova
18) The Time machine
Pub. Date
c2002
Language
English
Description
Desperate to alter the course of time, a visionary scientist invents a revolutionary machine that propels him 800,000 years into the future. There he discovers that humans have evolved into two groups: the hunters and the hunted. Now he must fight to save himself, and all of mankind, in a final, desperate battle
19) Three amigos
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
The Three Amigos, a silent screen comedy act, arrive in a remote Mexican hamlet for what they think is a lucrative personal appearance, only to discover that they are expected to save the village from a terrorizing gang of bandits.
20) Dylan & Zoey
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Estranged friends reunite for one evening to try and bridge the gap that has divided them for so long. While the task proves easy at first, they realize that to truly heal, they must confront the traumas that fractured them.
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