Anon (2018)

In a world without anonymity or crime, a detective meets a woman who threatens their security.

Although transporting an in-the-face message warning of the increasing grip of cyberspace onto everyday life, this sci-fi tale has great style and atmosphere, and Owen and Seyfried are convincing in the lead roles.

The Host (2013)

When an unseen enemy threatens mankind by taking over their bodies and erasing their memories, a young woman will risk everything to protect the people she cares most about, proving that love can conquer all in a dangerous new world.

Despite a star cast and good production value this sci-fi drama risks a silly plot (two souls in one body - and their internal conversations!) and loses; an attempt to recreate Gattaca's atmosphere and quality, but rather appears like an artsy Red Dawn.

Maltin**: "...long, dreary adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's novel. Science fiction has rarely been so dull."

Gattaca (1997)

 

 

A genetically inferior man assumes the identity of a superior one in order to pursue his lifelong dream of space travel.

 

Atmospheric science fiction drama with excellent cast and settings draws a bleak picture of a genetically controlled future.

 

Halliwell (no star): "Glossy science fiction with a very soft centre under its hard surface."

 

Maltin**: "Bracingly intelligent, wittily ironic, and very well acted. Given the premise, however, the dull, conformist society depicted seems unconvincing." 

New acquisition: Gattaca (1997)

Good Kill (2014)

A family man begins to question the ethics of his job as a drone pilot.

Well-intentioned drama with a great lead performance by Ethan Hawke does give some shocking insight into the drone warfare, but falls short of showing any political implications.