Category: 4K Sci-Fi

While partly let down by its too-clean ending, War of the Worlds acts as a bridge to understanding post-9/11 feelings and a changing reality.

One of the best of all Star Wars films, Rogue One brings the franchise's themes, style, and philosophies to the forefront.

While sloppily composed at times, Rise of the Skywalker celebrates the themes, style, and action of this series with proper gusto.

There's a universe of potential stories and characters in The Last Jedi, but this latest Star Wars narrows its view to a small pocket of space with no room …

With perspective offered by hindsight and the series' conclusion, The Force Awakens fits better into the greater arc than previously noticed.

Vibrant, fun, and energetic, Return of the Jedi gives the Empire a perfect undoing while finding closure to the family drama.

Star Wars' centerpiece remains a stellar work as Empire Strikes Back uses a nuanced approach to break from A New Hope's emotional high.

The success of A New Hope lies in defeating the authoritarian rule by proving one person ultimately matters even against incalculable odds.

Revenge of the Sith pays off two movies worth of political maneuvering, delivering thematically and with its action.

Overwhelmed by the pitiful romance at its core, it's easy to miss or undervalue Attack of the Clones for certain storytelling successes.

Decades removed from the hype, Phantom Menace makes its thematic purpose clear, if unseated by misguided execution.

Nicolas Cage sticks to his usual eccentric form in a cruel, observant update of Lovecraft's Color Out of Space.