It's true -- good science fiction movies are all about discussing and exploring the human condition and Big Philosophical Ideas. But make no mistake. We also love sci-fi because of the tech inherent to the genre, be it spaceships, robots, time travel machines or whatever else can be imagined. Sci-fi can be just plain cool because of these shiny (and sometimes "lived in") flourishes.
And certainly, the concept of the sci-fi weapon also has its allure. Whether it's a cyborg hero taking down villains with some kind of crazy blaster, or evil Dark Lords wiping out entire planets with their mechanical monstrosities, there is no doubt that the destructive capabilities of such futuristic weaponry appeal to a certain base instinct in us all.
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