10 Movies Based On Outer Space Black Holes And Worm Holes

What is a Black Hole? What is a Wormhole?  What is the difference between a Black Hole and a Wormhole in outer space? There are so many unanswered questions regarding these concepts. So before we even begin with this film list, I would like to explain few theories related to these holes.

Black holes are places where ordinary gravity has become so extreme that it overwhelms all other forces in the Universe. Once inside, nothing can escape a black hole's gravity — not even light can exit the event horizon.

Wormholes are still theoretical / fictional. They would be tears in 2 locations of our universe with a 'tunnel' of sorts between them. If the wormhole was large enough, you would be able to go from one end to the other through the tunnel, bypassing all the distance in between.

There is always been a lot of curiosity regarding black holes and wormholes in outer space and several movies have been made over the years with black holes central to the theme. The next years most anticipated and upcoming film of Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" is theoretically based on black holes, wormholes and time travel too. So this gives us a lot more reasons to know and be well prepared to understand "Insterstellar". Now let's begin with our list of films based on black holes and worm holes.

10. Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005)

*** A Wonderful Out Space Family Adventure ***

Open up your imagination to the world of Zathura. Kids and adults alike will revel in this great story about two young brothers who find an old board-style game called Zathura that literally launches them and their home into outer-space. Danny and Walter are the brothers and when their father leaves them alone with their teenage sister for a few minutes, worlds collide and their home becomes a space-bound asteroid, but not because of any interstellar cataclysm. It's all related to the game Zathura that the younger Danny finds and begins playing.

"Zathura" is a unique family film that provides strong moral lessons on the value and importance of family. It also demonstrates the advantages of working together to solve problems. I believe children are going to love this movie and adults will enjoy it just as much for the way it brings back feelings of juvenile fantasy.

9. Wristcutters: A Love Story (2006)

*** A Captivating Journey Into Surrealism ***

The clever and imaginative comedy "Wristcutters: A Love Story," written and directed by Goran Dukic, takes place in a world populated entirely by people who've committed suicide, a land that has everything the living world has to offer, apparently, except a sky full of stars and cell phone reception. And, oh yea, there's a black hole under the passenger seat of the rusted-out orange station wagon our intrepid characters are riding in. 

The movie end with a happy note, maybe it's just too happy and a little bit dreamy (I would say). But as I said, it does actually stay true to its title. A word "A Love Story", I don't see any point of making it a sad story at all. So if you are somebody who likes romantic-comedy with a little of twist and a lot of heart inside, then this one is definitely a movie for you.

8. Galaxy Quest (1999)

*** Great fun for Trekkers and non-believers alike! ***

"Galaxy Quest" stands both as one of the most well-crafted and witty comedies in recent years as well as a grand space adventure with amazing special effects that have held up quite well (with the possible exceptions of the CGI baby aliens on the desert world).

The acting is top-notch, (Tim Allen plays the scene-stealing hack down to the last detail, Sigourney Weaver is hilarious as the token female on the ship, Alan Rickman adds wonderful conflict as a furious Shakespearian actor who is convinced his role on the show ruined his career) the special effects are just fabulous, and the few poignant moments are done so well that it's damn near tear-jerking. Do yourself a favor and buy this movie. Don't even rent it first, just buy it!

7. Treasure Planet (2002)

*** Best Disney Movie You've Never Seen ***

This was truly brilliant. While watching the ending scene, I was internally asking Disney why they don't make films that are this good anymore. Please, Disney. Bring back the old magic.

Jim is a young boy, who dreams of adventures. He somehow obtains a map that leads to a place that's full of riches untold. He becomes a cabin boy in a space galleon and sets sail with the rest of the alien crew towards Treasure Planet. Aboard the ship, he befriends a cyborg, John Silver. Unbeknown to Jim, his friend is actually a pirate with a greedy scheme on his mind.

Disney shorted promotion of the film and the intended audience never really found out about it. Why this is so remains a mystery. There were rumors that the two producers got into an argument with Eisner who is notoriously vindictive. The only other possible reason is that the film is that it's aimed more for boys than girls.

6. The Black Hole (1979)

*** A Journey Begins Where Everything Else Ends ***

Did you ever have one of those mutant pets, like a cat with six toes on its front paws, or an extra ear? Well I didn't either, but you can imagine what it must be like. You'd love the thing all the more because of its flaws, because it'll never be perfect, and because it needs someone to love it. And such is my love for "The Black Hole" (1979). It is an interesting story that is rendered and explored in a mechanical manner--although visually, in terms of its set design and special effects, it is really stunning. 

In a certain way you might say I love/hate the movie. The methodical way it's constructed seems lifeless. But at the same time, it is a strange joy to see its methodical construction. It takes tremendous energy to create something so controlled. It's certainly not a film made by accident or unconsciously.

"The Black Hole," manages to be strangely trance-inducing. Once I put it on, it's hard to turn it off.

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