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1. Gattaca
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In a world increasingly becoming influenced by genetic research, Gattaca has some terrifying relevance: what if you could be distinguished, not on the bases of race or color, but by...
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2. Equilibrium
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Clearly drawing influence from George Orwell's famous dystopian novel 1984, Equilibrium is a thought-provoking look at a dystopian future where human emotion is repressed in exchange for peace and harmony....
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3. The Truman Show
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What if your entire life was a scripted event and you were the unwitting star of the biggest reality TV show on earth? What's really disturbing about this movie is...
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4. Gattaca
- Same author
In a world increasingly influenced by genetic research, Gattaca has some terrifying relevance: what if you could be distinguished, not on the basis of race or color, but by your...
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5. Alien
- Same author
A horror masterpiece set in an alien landscape. Everything about this film just works. The big debate is between fans about whether Ridley Scott's film, Alien, is superior to the...
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6. The 5th Element
- Same author
Sometimes you need a stylish, fun, over-the-top sci-fi action flick like The 5th Element. The 5th Element is full of bizarre characters and an even more bizarre world. It's great...
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7. Blade Runner
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The dystopian future presented by Blade Runner is one scourged by social decay; it's an intense and prophetic look at a world plagued with some of the realities we face...
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8. The Matrix
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The world is a machine and reality is a fake; this action-packed thriller really makes you question your perception of reality. With the increasing role computer technology plays in our...
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9. 2001: A Space Odyssey
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This movie explores several ideas but the most prominent (and famous) is the idea of an AI rebelling against human masters. 2001: A Space Odyssey is the most realistic portrayal...
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10. Children Of Men
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A recent movie that gives us a glimpse of a terrible dystopian future without hope: humans can no longer reproduce. This dark future is just realistic enough to send chills...
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