The cinema has given us great films of alien invasions and now we compile the ones that Artificial Intelligence believes could occur.
Alien invasion movies have been a recurring theme in cinema over the years, but not all depictions are equally realistic. But what is clear is that some manage to convincingly capture what an encounter with beings from another planet might be like. So, the best thing is to ask Artificial Intelligence which one it thinks is the most accurate.
Here are five alien invasion movies that stand out for their realistic approach.
The War of the Worlds (2005).
War of the Worlds
Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Cruise, this film is based on the novel by HG Wells. It features a full-scale alien invasion and shockingly shows the chaos and destruction this could cause. The film focuses on the perspective of a family as they struggle to survive in the midst of the invasion.
District 9 (2009).
District 9
Directed by Neill Blomkamp, this South African film tackles the subject of the alien invasion from a unique perspective. Set in Johannesburg, the plot centers on a group of refugee aliens who are relegated to live in a ghetto known as District 9. The film uses the science fiction genre to address issues of segregation, discrimination, and xenophobia.
Contact (1997).
Contact
This is one of the most impactful science fiction films of the 90s. Directed by Robert Zemeckis and based on the novel by Carl Sagan, it focuses on the search for extraterrestrial signals and the first contact with an alien civilization. . Although it does not feature an invasion per se, the film is acclaimed for its realistic and scientific approach to exploring extraterrestrial life and how humans could make meaningful contact with it.
Arrival (2016).
the arrival
Directed by Denis Villeneuve, this film is based on the short story “Story of Your Life” by Ted Chiang. The protagonist, played by Amy Adams, is an expert linguist who is recruited by the United States government to try to communicate with aliens. As she tries to decipher her language, Adams is plunged into an emotional journey that leads her to experience non-linear connections with aliens. As tensions rise between the nations of Earth and time runs out, she must unravel the purpose of the visit and find a way to communicate before a global conflict breaks out.
Ultimatum to Earth (2008).
Ultimatum to Earth
This film directed by Scott Derrickson is a remake of the 1951 science fiction classic. The plot revolves around the arrival of an alien ship on Earth and the mission of an alien in human form, played by Keanu Reeves, to warn humanity about the consequences of its destructive behavior. The film addresses issues such as the preservation of the environment and the importance of peace and cooperation between human beings.
These five alien invasion movies offer different approaches, but all of them stand out for their realistic depiction of encounters with beings from other planets and the possible implications for humanity, at least according to ChatGPT’s Artificial Intelligence.
