Lost in Space - The old TV series is brought to the big screen as a family seeks to find their way back home, jumping from various planets, engaging in battles with evil foes, etc. The TV series was much better.
♦
PG-13
for intense sci-fi action
Sphere - A group of top-notch scientists and underwater specialists are brought in to investigate a spaceship at the bottom of the ocean. It has been submerged for 300 years, but is still emitting signals that it could be intact and may even have life aboard!
♦♦♦½
PG-13
for sci-fi action including some startling images
Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace - As a galactic battle wages, one of the rebel leaders finds a young boy with special gifts that could change the balance of the force. Great special effects and decent acting keep the weak story line and character development from ruining the film.
♦♦½
PG
for mild sci-fi action violence
Total Recall - Virtual reality and real life become a blurr.
♦♦♦
R
Contains at least one or more situations of bad language, violence, nudity, drug abuse, and/or other elements.
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