Another misconception is that it is based on fantasy. Fantasy and science fiction are closely tied, but there is a main difference between the two. Producers always finds a way to justify the storyline or interactions between characters in a scientific way that makes the story plausible. On the other hand, fantasy media portrays impossible situations with no set explanation. Fantasy just allows your imagination to run free. Science fiction always gives you an explanation which lets you believe more in the story and focus more on the plot rather than question the seemingly impossible aspects.

One of the great parts about science fiction is the timelessly classic feeling that older movies contain. Sure it’s great to see the big bad new age films with explosions and multi-million dollar budgets, but there is something to be said for the old classics. Even with massive budgets and all the high talent actors possible, some of the new movies can never truly convey the imagination and creativity of the originals.

Science fiction novels and movies are put together as a way to entertain the mind with thoughts of the true possibilities of science and the future. Unlike other genres where superheroes simply fly free or spin webs, science fiction captivates audiences because it provides a way to imagine a world where the possibilities are endless. What could be possible in the future and what sort of technology might we possibly be able to look forward to? Sure many of the ideas inherent within this genre seem far fetched at times, but there is always a basis of reality that often gets fans excited about the future endeavors of our world.

The following is a list of ten of the best Science Fiction characters of all time. The two criteria used are the strength of the creation(writing) of the character and the quality of the acting.

On to the list(in no particular order).

1)Jon Anderton: Tom Cruise, Minority Report(2002)
2)Spencer Olham: Gary Sinise, Imposter(2002)
3)Robby Gallagher: Val Kilmer, Red Planet(2001)
4)Dr Clayton Forester: Gene Barry, War Of The Worlds(1953)
5)Commander John J. Adams: Leslie Neilson, Forbidden Planet(1956)
6)Neo: Keanu Reeves, The Matrix(1999)
7)Riddick: Vin Diesel, Pitch Black(2000)
8)Klaatu: Michael Rennie, The Day The Earth Stood Still(1951)
9)Snake Plissken: Kurt Russell, Escape From New York(1981)
10)The Terminator: Arnold Schwarzenegger, The Terminator(1984)

Be sure to rent these movies as soon as possible and check out these great Science Fiction characters for yourself.

You won’t be disappointed.