10 Sci-Fi Movies That Had No Right To Be This Good

Apocalyptic sci-fi sensation Snowpiercer had no right to be such an excellent film, let alone one of the greatest outings of the 2010s.

Look no further than the dreary TV series it spawned. The premise of the Snowpiercer universe is absolutely gripping, while the vast divides in the class of the characters open the door for unparalleled character exploration. But the series is no more than a depressing damp squib, arguably highlighting the strengths of Bong Joon-ho's outing with even greater emphasis.

The original film depicts the tale of the titular train. Following an extinction event that froze the planet and wiped out humanity, a tiny number of survivors endlessly orbit the earth on said train, which never stops. The rich and privileged find themselves in the luxurious front portions of the train, while the poor are relegated to the "Tail", where they are treated in a sub-human manner, invoking the atmosphere of a concentration camp.

Snowpiercer is so much more than a dystopian fight for survival. The movie serves as a thought-provoking critique of class divides, set against the backdrop of a thrilling fight against seemingly insurmountable odds. Notoriously wooden actor Chris Evans even manages to provide an uncharacteristically nuanced and layered performance as he drags viewers ever-closer to the elusive front of the train.

Snowpiercer is unrelenting, heartbreaking, and uplifting - an epic cinematic experience that stays with you long after the credits roll.