5 Underrated 90s Sci-Fi Action Movies

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Science fiction and action are two genres that seem to combine naturally. Most sci-fi writers love depicting how aliens or humans of the future might one day wage war and action is the ideal home for that content. Their collaboration is not only common but it's also resulted in some of the best examples of both.

The quintessential 90s sci-fi action movie is probably Terminator 2: Judgement Day, but, while that film is a classic, there are already infinite detailed descriptions of its greatness. Not every fun futuristic shoot-em-up gets to spawn a billion-dollar franchise, some have to make do with middling sales and the occasional fond look back.

9 Underappreciated 90s Sci-Fi Movies

So many classics of the 70s, 80s and even the 90s were built from the DNA of the early film serials that inspired them. Everyone knows the obvious ones like Star Wars and Indiana Jones, but those early works still hold influence everywhere from westerns to crime fiction. The Rocketeer sought to create a direct homage to those classics and landed on a solid superhero romp in the process. The film struggled in development hell due to conflicts between the creatives and Michael Eisner, and its eventual release was a mild financial disappointment. This is tragic because the lovingly anachronistic tale of Cliff Secord's incredible rocket pack and the corrupt goons who seek to steal it from him is an absolute joy. The performances are solid, including Paul Sorvino and Timothy Dalton in fun villain roles and Billy Campbell as an excellent leading man. The Rocketeer is outdated on purpose and in a good way, and it deserves a closer look, especially as retrofuturism comes back in style.

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