Content conventions:
- Complex and somewhat hard to understand plots
- Setting is usually in: space, alternate versions of earth, other universes
- Occurs in futuristic settings, often with advanced technology
- Shows conflict between good and evil
- Plot usually focus on big world issues, without explicitly stating them, but vividly implying them
Production techniques conventions:
- Use of CGI and special effects
- Large cast and crew
- Makeup, costume and set design are big production factors
- Use of dynamic shots with a lot of equipment
Film sample #1:
The Matrix (1999)
Plot:
Neo believes that Morpheus, an elusive figure considered to be the most dangerous man alive, can answer his question -- What is the Matrix? Neo is contacted by, a beautiful stranger who leads him into an underworld where he meets Morpheus. They fight a brutal battle for their lives against a cadre of viciously intelligent secret agents. It is a truth that could cost Neo something more precious than his life.
Being a classic, this film embodies science fiction as it involves the whole concept of life being a simulation, in a setting with advanced technology. Through use of a complicated and twisted plot, the characters end up doing unexpected things, making the film even more intriguing. The film also involves inhuman creatures interacting with humans, which is a big element in science fiction films.
Film Sample #2:
Inception (2010)
Plot:
Dom Cobb is a thief with the rare ability to enter people's dreams and steal their secrets from their subconscious. His skill has made him a hot commodity in the world of corporate espionage but has also cost him everything he loves. Cobb gets a chance at redemption when he is offered a seemingly impossible task: Plant an idea in someone's mind. If he succeeds, it will be the perfect crime, but a dangerous enemy anticipates Cobb's every move.
This film embodies science fiction as it focuses on dreams and alternate worlds in one's mind. Christopher Nolan's films usually embody films related to time, also creating soundtracks to emphasize tension in scenes like this one. The theme of dreams and past, relates to a more personal level towards the audience, unlike any other sci-fi movie. The main character, Dom, shows his issues with his past and his wife, while trying to commit crimes by planting an idea in someone's mind.
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