Best Science Fiction Films of 2001
Vanilla Sky
A remake of the ... crafted his own supernatural hit the same year with The Others (2001), starring Nicole Kidman, the soon-to-be-ex-wife of Cruise. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
A.I.: Artificial Intelligence
Based on the 1969 ... from Kubrick's treatment by Spielberg, in his first crack at screenwriting since Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977). [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
K-PAX
The 1995 novel by ... becomes increasingly concerned that a psychiatric breakthrough must occur by then. K-PAX (2001) co-stars Alfre Woodard and Mary McCormack. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
The first feature-length motion ... ultimately comes to realize that the key to unlocking the mystery of the invaders lies within her own dreams. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Atlantis: The Lost Empire
The first Disney cartoon ... faced stiff competition from other non-live-action entertainment in the summer of 2001, including Shrek, Final Fantasy, and Monsters Inc.. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Planet of the Apes
This big budget "re-imagining" ... Burton and features the original film's star, Charlton Heston, in a cameo role as the dying father of Thade. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Jurassic Park III
Director Joe Johnston takes ... III is the first in the series not to be based upon a novel by original author Michael Crichton. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Evolution
The spirit of the ... William Scott), and government scientist Allison Reed (Julianne Moore). Evolution also stars Ted Levine, Ethan Suplee, and Katharine Towne. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars
Writer and director John ... screenwriter Larry Sulkis broke into the film business as producer of the satirical commercials in Carpenter's They Live (1988). [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Venomous
At a secret laboratory ... littered with dying citizens, Henning has to find a way to save the day -- and perhaps the planet. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
The One
Former X-Files writer James ... Funsch (Jason Statham). Created with Wong's longtime writing and producing partner Glen Morgan, The One (2001) co-stars Carla Gugino. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
No Place Like Home
After discovering an alien ... best to ferret out the truth and be the first to get undeniable proof of life on other planets. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
The Void
Physicist Eva Soderstrom (Amanda ... bigger. With the help of Dr. Price (Adrian Paul), Eva tries to stop Abernathy and, possibly, save the planet. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
The Animal
Former Saturday Night Live ... with new girlfriend Rianna (Colleen Haskell). The Animal co-stars John C. McGinley, Edward Asner, Norm Macdonald, and Cloris Leachman. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Final
A man struggles to ... the script on his own stage play; the feature (shot on digital video) was directed by actor Campbell Scott. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
The Day the World Ended
A woman trying to ... the B-movie icon made for American-International Pictures; this version was created as part of the made-for-cable "Creature Features" series. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Black Horizon
Ed Raymond's science fiction ... station onto which they have docked. They must escape before the limited amount of oxygen they have left disappears. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Replicant
This $17 million direct-to-video ... visions of past murders and an abusive mother, leading him to escape and seek the killer on his own. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Contagion
Known as The Last ... September 11, 2001, Contagion was finally seen by American viewers courtesy of the Lifetime network on October 7, 2003. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Black River
Sci-fi novelist Bo Aikens ... the sinister secret of Black River? Why is Bo being kept prisoner? And why is everyone so dang happy? [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
The New Women
The women of a ... wake up again. The New Women also stars Sandra Kinder, Jane Ray, Amy Hill, Jenny Shimizu, and Cheryl Dunye. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Mind Storm
When we first meet ... from his oily clutches. Naturally, agent Oliver leads the charge against the fortified cult compound -- with Tracy inside. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
How to Make a Monster
Another made-for-cable horror story ... to conjure. How to Make a Monster also features notorious scream queen Julie Strain in a cameo as herself. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Teenage Caveman
Part of the "Creature ... conclusion involves several characters literally exploding. Teenage Caveman was the last production for late exploitation mogul Samuel Z. Arkoff. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Roswell: Season 03
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Star Trek: Voyager - Season 07
The seventh and final ... which cost Seven of Nine her life -- and the ex-captain may have to sacrifice herself in the process. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Star Trek: Enterprise: Season 01
The first season of ... former crew member Daniels (Matt Winston) are compelled to travel through time to thwart a deadly Suliban sabotage scheme. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
2001: A Space Travesty
Originally titled 2000.1: A ... make its "official" American debut until it was shown on the Comedy Central cable network on January 13, 2002. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda: Season 02
Season two of Gene ... It is at this point that the present Trance confronts her time-shifting former self -- but to what end? [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Electric Dragon 80.000 V
Following up on his ... he vows revenge. Soon, Tokyo's power grid blows as the two human sparkplugs power up for their final battle. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Hey, Happy!
Society as we know ... foil Sabu's plans by abducting Happy. Hey, Happy! was the first dramatic feature from Canadian independent filmmaker Noam Gonick. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Mutant Aliens
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Big O [Anime Series]
The first Japanese anime ... O made its American premiere as part of the Cartoon Network's Adult Swim programming block on April 2, 2001. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Avalon
Following up on his ... can't wait to prove herself and conquer the game. This film was screened at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Gravity Angels: The Betrayal
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The Wicksboro Incident
In this science fiction-themed ... to Lloyd's story than they imagined. The Wicksboro Incident received its world premiere at the 2001 Hollywood Film Festival. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Metropolis
Playing like a candy-colored ... on a level which, while not entirely new or original, is at the very least genuinely sincere and thoughtful. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Magnos - The Robot
As the Ice Age ... the robots to create Magnos -- the ultimate fighting machine and the only hope for the future of humankind. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra
Mad scientists, bug-eyed monsters, ... recover the valuable rock formations. Larry Blamire also served as writer and director for The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Tokyo Project
The Rutz Detective Agency ... of corrupt politicians and evil corporate henchmen in pursuit of the only thing that can save them: the truth. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
The Infinite Worlds of H.G. Wells
In this tribute to ... in hopes of discovering the secrets of a crystal orb rumored to hold the secrets of the entire universe. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Second Time Around
A tragic trip to ... Ren ignores the message and returns to Vegas to settle the score with the man responsible for Sing's death. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
The popular animé series ... and subtitled cuts in the United States in 2003, Cowboy Bebop - The Movie premiered in Japan in 2001. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack
After sandblasting away years ... King Gidora, a three-headed beast with a lethal 50-meter tail -- busting up things north, south, east, and west. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
The Tomorrow Man
A band of outlaws ... that he raised a maniac -- and now he must defeat him in order to save his young son. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Conversation with an Alien
In this sci-fi thriller, ... overthrow the crazed archeologist by summoning help from outer space. Also starring Earl E. Bates III and Stacie Lamb. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Beyond the Lost World
The line between the ... the extra terrestrials have not come to destroy mankind, but same them from falling to their own destructive rage. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Grey Skies
As two different extraterrestrial ... dying race. With trouble coming from both sides of the cosmos, mankind prepares to make their last, desperate stand. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Mutant X: Season 01
The premise of Mutant ... now, Mr. John Q. Citizen has been kept in the dark as to all the superpowered and supernatural shenanigans). [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
F8
This computer animated feature ... native creatures however, does not believe the dogma he has been taught and fights to break from his enslavement. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Alien Factor 2: The Alien Rampage
Independent filmmaker Don Dohler ... and around his native Baltimore. Alien Factor 2: Alien Rampage continues the story line from one of earlier efforts. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Pretear [Anime Series]
This anime series combines ... step-mother? Pretear illustrates how the conventions of classic fairy tales still resonate with the lives that we lead today. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Pretear: Episode 1: Winds of Destiny
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Farscape: Season 03
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S-CRY-Ed [Anime Series]
S-CRY-Ed is set in ... is no threat to anyone, why must he choose? Does HOLY operate out of protection, or out of fear? [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Project ARMS [Anime Series]
When Ryo was a ... down a mind-bending path of secrets, human experimentation, and questions about where the line is between memory and reality. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Banner of the Stars II [Anime Series]
This follow up to ... the side of mankind are all criminals. Could this last stand be a chance at redemption for these prisoners? [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Galaxy Angel [Anime Series]
The Galaxy Angels are ... characters are frequently marooned or even blown up, only to return in the next episode as if nothing happened. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
BastoF Syndrome [Anime Series]
In the year 2097, ... and kids with bad attitudes. They might have the skills to save Xenon, but do they have the maturity? [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Zaion: I Wish You Were Here [Anime Series]
A meteorite has crashed ... of humanity, even with her metaphysical abilities? It's challenging enough just falling in love with a member of NOA. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Great Dangaioh [Anime Series]
This sequel to the ... monsters at bay? Finding out who sent them is the only answer to saving the world from total destruction. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Geneshaft [Anime Series]
Geneshaft takes place in ... appeared ominously close to the Earth. Geneshaft mixes cell-shaded animation with CGI to achieve a unique look and feel. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
Figure 17 [Anime Series]
Agent DD is tasked ... her quest to save the world and keep earth's people from knowing they're all in the gravest of danger. [ best science fiction films - 2001 ]
