Sci-Fi Love and Choice Films

Description: David, an advanced robotic boy, embarks on a journey to become "real" so he can regain the love of his human mother, exploring themes of love, identity, and the choices made by both humans and machines.

Fact: The film was originally conceived by Stanley Kubrick, but after his death, Steven Spielberg took over and directed it. The film's ending was a point of contention between the two directors' visions.

Description: Evan Treborn discovers he can travel back in time to his childhood to alter events, but each change has unforeseen consequences, affecting his love life and the choices he must make.

Fact: The film's title refers to the chaos theory concept that small changes can have large effects. There are several alternate endings to the movie, reflecting different choices Evan could make.

Description: After a painful breakup, Joel undergoes a procedure to erase memories of his ex-girlfriend Clementine. However, as memories fade, he realizes he still loves her, leading to a profound exploration of choice, memory, and love.

Fact: The film was shot in reverse order, starting with the end of Joel and Clementine's relationship. The title comes from a line in Alexander Pope's poem "Eloisa to Abelard."

Description: A love story where the protagonists communicate through a magical mailbox, living two years apart. Their love and choices must navigate the complexities of time to find each other.

Fact: The film is a remake of the South Korean film "Il Mare." The original script was set in the same year, but the time difference was changed to two years for the American version.

Description: This film explores the love story of Henry, a man with a genetic disorder that causes him to time travel unpredictably, and Clare, his wife, who must navigate the complexities of their relationship across different timelines. It's a poignant tale of love, choice, and the sacrifices made for love.

Fact: The film was adapted from Audrey Niffenegger's best-selling novel. The role of Henry was originally offered to Brad Pitt, who turned it down.

Description: Nemo Nobody, the last mortal on Earth, recounts his life where he must choose between three different paths, each leading to a different love story and life outcome, exploring the infinite possibilities of choice.

Fact: The film uses a non-linear narrative structure to represent the concept of quantum immortality. It was the first feature film directed by Jaco Van Dormael.

Description: A politician discovers that his life is controlled by a mysterious group known as The Adjustment Bureau, who dictate his choices. He must fight against fate to be with the woman he loves, exploring themes of free will and predestination.

Fact: The film is loosely based on Philip K. Dick's short story "Adjustment Team." The hats worn by the agents of the Bureau are a nod to Dick's original story.

Description: In a near future, Theodore falls in love with an operating system named Samantha, raising questions about the nature of love, consciousness, and the choices we make in relationships with non-human entities.

Fact: The film won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Scarlett Johansson, who voiced Samantha, never appeared on screen.

Description: A couple on the brink of divorce is sent to a retreat where they encounter their ideal versions of each other, leading to a surreal exploration of love, identity, and the choices we make in relationships.

Fact: The film was shot in just 15 days. It was inspired by a short story by Justin Lader, who also wrote the screenplay.

Description: In a future where Earth is abandoned, WALL-E, a waste-collecting robot, falls in love with EVE, a probe sent to check for signs of life. Their journey is about choice, love, and the future of humanity.

Fact: WALL-E has almost no dialogue for the first 39 minutes of the film, relying on visual storytelling. The film was inspired by silent films and the works of Charlie Chaplin.