Best Science Fiction Films of 2002
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
The second prequel to ... with a pared-down running time of 120 minutes in order to meet the technical requirements of the large-screen format. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
The Mothman Prophecies
Based on a book ... to strike Point Pleasant. The Mothman Prophecies reunites Gere and Linney, who previously starred together in Primal Fear (1996). [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Minority Report
Based on a short ... to devise the film's numerous technologically advanced gadgets, Minority Report co-stars Colin Farrell, Max von Sydow, and Neal McDonough. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Men in Black II
Otherworldly villains are on ... alien attack. Men in Black 2 also features Rip Torn, Tony Shalhoub, David Cross, Patrick Warburton, and Johnny Knoxville. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Firestarter 2: Rekindled
The child who could ... Hopper). Firestarter: Rekindled originally aired as a two-part miniseries on the Sci-Fi network on March 10 and 11, 2002. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Solaris
A therapist travels to ... Produced by James Cameron, Solaris represented director Steven Soderbergh's first screenplay credit since the independently financed Schizopolis in 1996. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Signs
Following the smash hit ... Mercer and Kathleen Kennedy, and produces the project in association with his Blinding Edge Pictures banner and Touchstone Pictures. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Equilibrium
A man who dares ... is the second feature-length directorial effort from Kurt Wimmer, whose screenwriting credits include The Thomas Crown Affair and Sphere. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Rollerball
This remake of the ... their lives are far less important than profits. Rollerball (2002) also stars pop singer Pink in her acting debut. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Time Changer
A man is sent ... film from writer and director Rich Christiano, who has been making short films for the Christian marketplace since 1991. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
The Time Machine
The classic science fiction ... of production by Gore Verbinski, director of The Mexican (2001). The Time Machine co-stars Jeremy Irons and Mark Addy. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Treasure Planet
Robert Louis Stevenson's classic ... and Martin Short; Johnny Rzeznik from the rock group The Goo Goo Dolls contributed new music for the soundtrack. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Teknolust
In this offbeat sci-fi-drama, ... Shot on digital video equipment by acclaimed cinematographer Hiro Narita, Teknolust was screened at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Star Trek: Nemesis
The tenth film in ... members Michael Dorn, LeVar Burton, Gates McFadden, and Whoopi Goldberg co-star with Ron Perlman, Dina Meyer, and Steven Culp. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
28 Days Later
Animal rights activists free ... humanity -- or has the deadly "rage" virus found its way to foreign shores and infected the entire planet? [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Clockstoppers
Frequent Star Trek actor ... device, intending to confiscate it for nefarious political purposes. Clockwatchers (2002) co-stars Michael Biehn, Paula Garces, and Julia Sweeney. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Eight Legged Freaks
In this throwback monster ... conscious producers, concerned the title sounded too much like "Iraq Attack," went with Arquette's brainstorm as a safer alternative. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Project Viper
A NASA spacecraft taking ... behind the scenes at NASA has reason to see that Conners fails in his effort to slay the beast. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Cypher
Director Vincenzo Natali, famous ... Kari Matchett, Cypher was the winner of the Grand Jury Prize for Fantasy at the 2003 Fantasporo Film Festival. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
The Dead Zone: Season 01
Schoolteacher Johnny Smith (Anthony ... receives truly negative "vibes" when he touches the hand of ruthlessly ambitious congressional candidate Greg Stillson (Sean Patrick Flanery). [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Trancers 6
Jack Deth is back, ... world is an easy task, but if anyone has what it takes to finish the job it's Jack Deth. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Jeremiah: Season 01
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Taken
Executive-produced by Steven Spielberg, ... eye-popping facial makeup, Taken was seen over a two-week period, beginning December 2, 2002, and ending on December 13. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Stargate SG-1: Season 06
To compensate for the ... with Jonas' discovery of the all-powerful Eye or Ra, which will of course become all-deadly in the Wrong Hands. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Star Trek: Enterprise: Season 02
Season two of Star ... wonder exactly what to make of the contentious Klingons, whose code of honor is like nothing they've ever seen. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Returner
In the year 2084, ... may finally get the vengeance he seeks as Milly gets closer and closer to saving the entire human race. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Robot Stories
Greg Pak directs Robot ... struggles to maintain his humanity against the judgement of his son Tommy (Ron Domingo) and wife Helen (Eisa Davis). [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie
Based on the Japanese ... dream-like ending exceeds any comprehensible expectations. For the American version, English dubbing was supervised by the film's original director. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Evolution: The Movie
The trouble with malevolent ... out of hand? Evolution: The Animated Movie was created to help launch the animated television series Alienators: Evolution Continues. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Babylon 5: The Legend of the Rangers
This made-for-TV movie from ... features Dylan Neal, Alex Zahara, and Andreas Katsulas, premiered on the Sci-Fi Channel cable network on January 19, 2002. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Maetel Legend [Anime OVA]
The young princess of ... that could strip them of their human attributes or staging a daring escape that could cost them their lives. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Gundress: The Movie
A woman who has ... features artwork and character design by Masamune Shirow, who also helped create the animé classic Ghost in the Shell. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Jason X
Popular bogeymen Jason Voorhees ... Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday, was one of two installments whose titles erroneously contained the word "final." [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Armitage III: Dual Matrix
This follow-up to the ... that is. English-language versions of this film feature Juliette Lewis as Armitage, replacing Armitage III's English-speaking lead, Elizabeth Berkley. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
The Princess Blade
Based on a manga ... form a bond as she seeks to continue her mission of vengeance and he tries to convince her otherwise. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Butt-Ugly Martians: Best of the Bad Guys
They may not be ... offensive. Will Doo-Wah, B-Bop, and 2T be able to stop him in time? Watch the video and find out! [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Butt-Ugly Martians: Boyz to Martians
Three would-be alien conquerors ... ire of Emperor Bog, in "This Is...The Butt Uglies"; other episodes featured are "Alien Games" and "Out of Sync." [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Butt-Ugly Martians: Hoverboard Heroes
Three would-be alien conquerors ... Martians: Hoverboard Heroes features three episodes from the series: "Playback/Payback," "Once in Love With Angie," and "Damage's Little Girl." [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Zone of the Enders: Idolo
Released alongside the related ... team of scientists has developed a revolutionary suit in hopes of enabling the Martians to win back their freedom. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Dangaizer 3, Vol. 1
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Chaos
The year is 2017. ... festival circuit and lead actress Lindsey Harris was chosen as a "Shooting Star" at the 2002 Berlin Film Festival. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Dead or Alive: Final
DragonBall Z meets Blade ... showdown between Ryo and Honda. This film is the third and final in Miike's reported Dead or Alive trilogy. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
The Lathe of Heaven
The Lathe of Heaven ... (Lisa Bonet) figure into all this? Lathe of Heaven made its A&E cable network bow on September 8, 2002. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Firefly [TV Series]
Created by Joss Whedon ... Firefly made its American network debut on September 20, 2002, on Fox; it was cancelled after only 12 episodes. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Starfire Mutiny
In the future, the ... an end to humankind for good. Directed by Lloyd A. Simandl, Starfire Mutiny stars Joe Lara and Elise Muller. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Antibody
Lance Henriksen stars as ... toned down a bit for its "official" US debut, which occurred February 8, 2003 on cable TV's Sci-Fi Channel. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Cube 2: Hypercube
In this Canadian-filmed sequel ... around the sci-fi festival circuit until its American cable TV debut over the Sci-Fi Channel on April 5, 2003. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
The Dead Zone: The Beginning
Take a terrifying trip ... good of humankind, Johnny sets out on an tireless quest for justice that's plagued by danger at every turn. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Don't Ask Don't Tell
Writer Tex Hauser and ... in various sexual situations. Don't Ask Don't Tell had an extremely limited theatrical release before debuting on home video. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Scorcher
Take a deep breath. ... evil Kellaway (Mark Rolston), who hates Beckett so much he'd let the planet blow up just to kill him. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
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A Tree of Palme
A futuristic take on ... home and embark on a journey that will teach him the true meaning of humanity and the human spirit. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla
Director Masaaki Tezuka follows ... Godzilla x Mothra x Mechagodzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. upped ante even further, with the addition of Mothra into the mix. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Voices of a Distant Star
Makoto Shinkai's animated science ... ages years at a time between visits from Mikako, while she ages just days or weeks at a time. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Transformers Armada [Anime TV Series]
On the distant planet ... slumber, and become involved in the conflict between the Destron and Cybertron armies that began so many years ago. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Yesterday
A bold serial killer ... when Goliath is finally caught will the mysteries of the past reveal the truth behind the city's dark past. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Witch Hunter Robin [Anime Series]
Making its Japanese TV ... In America, the 26-episode Witch Hunter Robin was added to Cartoon Network's "Adult Swim" schedule on February 16, 2004. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Farscape: Season 04
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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex [Anime Series]
It is the near ... serial in nature and all follow a single story arc revolving around a mysterious figure called The Laughing Man. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Endangered Species
John Rhys-Davies and Eric ... a gruesome series of slayings. Before long they stumble upon a connection between the murders and an alien war. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
El Robot Magnos
As creatures from the ... surface and attempt to enslave mankind only Mr. Miles can save the citizens of the Earth from total destruction. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Mark Of the Astro Zombies
The existence of mankind ... of aliens lands on Earth and decides to try and stop the evil ones from succeeding with their plans. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
El Misterio De La Tercer Planeta
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Kiddy Grade [Anime Series]
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Saikano [Anime Series]
Saikano carefully explores the ... to the inevitable struggle that all people must face in order to love and trust in a destructive world. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Overman King Gainer [Anime Series]
In Overman King Gainer, ... those around him do. Will the situation come to a head as Gainer's friends reveal their affiliation to him? [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Arcade Gamer Fabuki [Anime OVA Series]
Since when can beating ... the forces of all the best gamers in the world. Can Fubuki remain champion with the stakes this high? [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Gravion [Anime Series]
It is the year ... Eiji. Eiji wandered onto Sandman's base in search of his missing sister, but fate had other plans for him. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED [Anime Series]
This series takes place ... distinct series. Gundam SEED aired on the Cartoon Network in the United States but was severely edited for content. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Tokyo Underground [Anime Series]
Under the city of ... up with users of elemental powers for the fight of their lives and maybe the fate of the world. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Cosmo Warrior Zero [Anime Series]
Based on the same ... Machine Men and Earth -- both at home and aboard his ship -- may not be what it seems. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
Project: Valkyrie
Having just inherited a ... to take a weapon from the past to prevent a dormant disease from wreaking havoc on a global scale. [ best science fiction films - 2002 ]
