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The directors who made the best space movies of all time
Seeing the universe and space through your eyes is always fun and that’s why we love these movies. The debates about which one is the best always take place among the space enthusiasts and movie lovers, but all are capable of presenting something different. Because of this, we love to see every new movie on the subject. The list is exclusive of creations such as Contact, Moon, Solaris, Silent Running, Event Horizon, and Star Trek . But these are definitely not to be missed.
Ron Howard – Apollo 13
Imagining a real event is never easy. Ron’s approach to this film put it at the top of Hollywood directors’ list. He had help with a budget of $52 million but it was well worth it as it was a highly acclaimed creation with nine Oscar nominations. Apollo 13 was able to raise $355 million from the global box office and aim higher for the next Space Movie Director. The famous line “Houston, we’ve got a problem” is from that movie, and Ron is the man who enacted it. But what many don’t know is that the actual line in the actual mission is “Houston, we had a problem”. Ron Howard created a great work of art in 1995,
George Lucas – Star Wars
No matter what any other movies George has done, he will always be remembered for creating Star Wars . The franchise changed the way action movies are shot in space. Star Wars episodes became a cult following and Lucas gained a huge following to create a classic. Each of these movies has been loaded with unique special effects, amazing scenery and excellent characters. Many of them are still celebrated today and the hardcore fans show their love in different ways. Released in 1977, the film had a budget of $11 million but grossed $513 million. Even if he made a film like Indiana JonesMade an impression on George Lucas with Star Wars unlike any other director in history.
Alfonso Cuaron – Heavy
Alfonso’s Oscar for his film Gravity suits him perfectly when it comes to visualizing floating astronauts. It is very difficult to go one step further and create a unique and exciting space movie. That’s because in the past, fans have been able to enjoy an outstanding repertoire of space film products. Heaviness was heavily based on floating in space and ankle-devouring tension. The audience can only guess what will happen during the exploration. Unlike the previous films on this list, heavinesshad a budget of $100 million and earned more than $716 million. Cuaron had the opportunity to introduce a new approach to the genre with a magnificent imaginary creation that delighted space lovers.
Christopher nolan – Interstellar
Interstellar is the 2014 epic space movie that every Nolan fan was expecting. When it came to space travel, he was able to take a different point of view. Christopher’s space vision has cleared the hurdle since he showed a supernatural power creating a path between completely different worlds with more dimensions. It is literally an extraordinary adventure that will delight any space traveler. The drama fits perfectly with the amount of science presented, and some will even suggest that Nolan paid tribute to the great Stanley Kubrick. But without too much exaggeration as they are not similar directors and Nolan does not copy from him.
Stanley Kubrick – 2001: A Space Odyssey
Here is a work of art, arguably the greatest cinematic presentation of the space and the adventures within. Kubrick made a film that many film critics have included in their favorite film lists. It is without a doubt the most innovative approach to the science fiction genre. Even though it was created in 1968, 2001: A Space Odyssey is still relevant in every way. The technological aspect and the story of the film were excellent for the time. Stanley put a trademark on space movies. Every space film released after this one has been compared to 2001: A Space Odyssey. The film showed a story, even when no one was there talking. He opened numerous topics for talks and debates. Many years have passed since the film premiered, but it still stands as one of the most fascinating films in history.