Anti-utopias are films in which a social order or community has been shown that seems scary, repulsive and undesirable to us. The opposite is utopia. Anti-utopias are described in many fiction books and films made on them, in order to draw the attention of society to the most pressing problems of our time. This is a detailed description of a culture that never existed. But it helps to evaluate modern reality from both an intellectual and emotional point of view.
The best dystopian films for 2019 excite the audience’s imagination, immerse themselves in an unknown world that could exist in the future if people do not reconsider some of their views.
10. Time (2011)
The director, screenwriter and one of the producers of the science fiction film was Andrew Nicole. The main role was played by Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried.
He talks about the world in the future where time is becoming the most sought-after currency. People are genetically programmed so that they stop aging at age 25. But to continue living on, you have to pay. Thus, the rich turn into immortals, and the poor have to literally fight for every minute of life.
The main character, 28-year-old worker Will Salas, is forced to work hard so that he and his mother can live. But his life has developed in such a way that he is forced to go against the system.
Most critics commented on the film "Time"Negatively. But ordinary viewers call him the greatest movie of the world, an entertaining fantastic action thriller with good artists and musical accompaniment. This is a smart movie that touches on topics that are important for a person, which easily and simply talks about important things.
9. Equal (2015)
The melodrama directed by Drake Dorimus, he was also one of the authors of the script. Starring Kristen Stewart and Nicholas Holt.
Plot of the film "Equal"Quite unusual. Once upon a time there was a war on Earth, in which 99% of the population died. Those who survived have built a new society. It can exist without war, conflict and disease, but they had to abandon emotions.
But in this new, “ideal” society, there is one disease - “SOS" or "Exacerbated Consciousness Syndrome". Some people begin to feel again, to experience emotions, but this is considered a deviation. Everyone avoids these, they put them in an insulator from which there is no return.
About the film "Equal"Film critics did not respond very well. Viewers also call it a dry, unemotional, boring script. But there are also positive reviews. There are those who praise him, point out that he is not for everyone, is not designed for a mass audience, he is very thin, smart and beautiful.
8. Lobster (2015)
Black comedy directed by Jorgos Lantimos, who was also one of the scriptwriters and producers. The film shows the world of the near future, in which people are not allowed to be alone, you must definitely find a mate. If a person does not have a life partner, he is sent to the Hotel, where he must find someone for himself in 45 days. Those who do not even decide then will be turned into animals and released into the Forest.
Critics praised the painting "Lobster". The audience is also delighted with him, they write that this picture makes me think. This is a unique movie, unpredictable, non-standard, after which you begin to think about the absurdity of the moral of society. A smart, thoughtful film, with a hundred metaphors and hidden meanings.
7. Dissenting Opinion (2002)
A fantastic thriller directed by Stephen Spielberg, starring Tom Cruise. Shows the future, 2054. The number of murders was reduced to 0, and all thanks to timely prevention. For this, seers are used whose visions are displayed on the screen. A special system gives out the name of the killer, and the victim, and the time the crime was committed.
John, the captain of the police, and his team, prevent crime, and the killers, although they have not done anything yet, are placed in suspended animation capsules. But what if you turn out to be that potential criminal? How did it happen that John himself must kill, moreover, a stranger, and escape from his colleagues? It is possible that the program makes mistakes, and the fate of hundreds of people depends on it.
«Special opinion"- an exciting, unpredictable fantastic detective, logical, beautiful, well shot. If you add here a good play of actors and unique visual effects, it becomes clear that the film deserves attention.
6.12 monkeys (1995)
Fantastic thriller of Terry Gilliam, the main role was played by Bruce Willis, and one of the supporting roles was Brad Pitt, who received the Golden Globe for her. Picture "12 monkeys"Was nominated for an Oscar, earned 3 Saturn Prizes. What is she talking about?
The future, 2035. About 99% of the world's population is destroyed by the virus. Those who survived are forced to hide underground. James was assigned an important task. He must get into the past by time machine and discover the source of the virus, as well as solve the mystery of 12 monkeys.
The result is a unique film that shows us that changing the past and the future will not work, everything will be as it should be. Viewers note that this is a strong film, with wonderful actors, music and plot, special, which stands out among representatives of its genre.
5. Island (2005)
Fantastic action movie, directed and co-produced by Michael Bay. The main roles in it were played by Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson.
Events unfold in 2019. Once there was a global catastrophe, and the surviving people are forced to live in a special complex, follow a diet. Sex, alcohol, aggression are prohibited here, everyone wears the same white suits.
The main character - Lincoln-Six-Eco has been living here for 3 years and he is already bored with everything. His only joy is communicating with his girlfriend Jordan Two Delta. But soon she should leave the complex, supposedly go to the Island. But soon Lincoln realizes that they are being deceived.
Viewers write that "Island"- great fantastic action, bright, dynamic, smart and consistent movie.
4. The Matrix: Revolution (2003)
The third film aboutThe matrix", Shot by Wachowski, they were also the authors of the script. The main role in it was played by Keanu Reeves. This is a continuation of the previous painting, The Matrix: Reloaded, where we see a war of people and machines.
Spectators note good special effects, they are ahead of their time. The war shown in the film “The Matrix: Revolution” turned out to be spectacular, interesting, sharp, and in some places very bright. But there are also disadvantages: a weak scenario, a lack of philosophy and interesting thoughts.
3. Equilibrium (2002)
The director, scriptwriter and one of the producers of this anti-utopia is Kurt Wimmer. Everything happens in the near future, in the state of Liberia.
The Third World War ended. People decided that the problem of all mankind is emotions. They need to be fought, so everyone is required to accept the Prosium. Everything that could cause emotions, including art, is destroyed.
The secret police monitors the order and catches those who have stopped taking the drug. But they are. They hide books and paintings, hide in the wasteland. The main character, John, himself tracks down criminals, but at some point begins to experience feelings.
«Equilibrium"- an emotional movie with wonderful actors, which is amazing, surprising, it conveys the idea of humanity to the audience.
2. Gattaka (1997)
This is a thriller directed and written by Andrew Nichol. The film shows the world of the future. All the people in it are divided into “Good” and “Bad”. The first are obtained after the parents of the child went to the doctor and were created using a successful combination of genes. They receive support from society. The second - the result of accidental fertilization, "God's children."
The main character Vincent is also a second-class man. He has many health problems: nearsightedness, heart disease, but he is ready to go for forgiveness in order to fulfill his dream - a flight into space.
«Gattaka"- a great movie that makes you think about many things, it makes a strong impression. A very beautiful film in which Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke played. In 2011, NASA experts said that this is the most scientifically reliable picture in which scientific facts and theories are shown correctly.
1. “V” means Vendetta (2006)
The fantastic movie of James Macking. England of the future is shown. Recently, there was a terrible epidemic of an unknown virus, which caused chaos in the country. To deal with it, a strict dictatorship was established.
But there appeared his freedom fighter, who began a guerrilla war. "“V” means vendetta»A wonderful film with great actors.