Breaking the fourth wall where a character admits the fictional nature of their surroundings and addresses the audience directly becomes more and more common in movies of all genres. In sci-fi films, the technique is often used for comedic effect or to add a meta element to the narrative. Either way, it's a welcome and clever way to include the viewers in the story and bring them along for an exciting ride.
This cinematic narrative technique originated in theatre, where the stage is surrounded
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