The conversation between human and AI assistant.
Was The Abyss ('89) the first sci-fi movie in which the armed forces enlisted the help of civilians on a mission?
I see. Thank you for clearing that up for me. Is there anything else you know about the portrayal of the military in sci-fi movies?
Well, the portrayal of the military in sci-fi movies has varied greatly throughout the years. In some movies, they are portrayed as the heroes who save humanity from an alien threat, while in others, they are depicted as the villains who are power-hungry and willing to do whatever it takes to win the conflict.