utilitarian backdrop

Movies with utilitarian vibe

Battleship

1. Battleship

Thriller Action Adventure Science Fiction Military Action
5.8
20122h 11min

Overview

When mankind beams a radio signal into space, a reply comes from ‘Planet G’, in the form of several alien crafts that splash down in the waters off Hawaii. Lieutenant Alex Hopper is a weapons officer assigned to the USS John Paul Jones, part of an international naval coalition which becomes the world's last hope for survival as they engage the hostile alien force of unimaginable strength. While taking on the invaders, Hopper must also try to live up to the potential that his brother, and his fiancée's father—an Admiral—expect of him.

Themes

Crisis leadership under pressure, Sacrifice for survival, Interservice cooperation under crisis, Technological reliance in warfare, Authority vs individuality, Adaptability in crisis

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Sunshine

2. Sunshine

Science Fiction Thriller Space Sci-Fi Survival Thriller
7.2
20071h 48min

Overview

Fifty years into the future, the sun is dying, and Earth is threatened by arctic temperatures. A team of astronauts is sent to revive the Sun — but the mission fails. Seven years later, a new team is sent to finish the mission as mankind’s last hope.

Themes

Leadership under crisis, Existential risk and collective action, Faith vs science, Resource scarcity under isolation, Sabotage and resilience, Sacrifice and mortality

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