Interstellar (2014)

Directed by Christopher Nolan

Clearly influenced by 2001: A Space Odyssey, and other space epics. Actually does a fairly good job; it's one of the best sci-fi epics in recent years. There are some fantastic cinematic moments. Kind of bungles the ending by drawing it out way too long, stretching suspension of disbelief well beyond the breaking point, all just to drive home some mawkish sentimental nonsense.  But the actual space adventure portion is pretty great.

The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)

Directed by Wes Anderson

This was essentially a return for Wes Anderson to the Life Aquatic style ensemble piece.  Like Life Aquatic, it's a bit all over the place with various plot threads until it ends up at a something that draws this age of adventure to a close.  Comparisons will naturally be drawn to the ensemble style of Grand Hotel (1932), the train miniatures (and similar hotel antics) of The Lady Vanishes (1938), and the uniforms from the Prisoner of Zenda (1937).  However, you may be surprised to learn it's all supposed to be based on the real life of author Stefan Zweig.

Under The Skin (2013)

Directed by Jonathan Glazer

There was a 1950s EC Comics horror story very similar to this one, with men being led to slaughter by a decoy in the form of an attractive young woman.  This movie is an ultra modern take on the same idea.  Raises a lot of interesting questions.  Unfortunately it's quite heavily overshadowed by some overly harsh and brutal scenes, that just leave you questioning the necessity of such callous treatment of your audience.