Many viewers, looking at the fantastic films of the 80-90s, laughed, saying that there would be no such scenario in our future. After a couple of decades, it is no longer laughing, because so many events have come true, and even with accuracy.
The authors and screenwriters seemed to be looking through the magical telescope into the future or possessed an amazing gift of foresight.
We present to your surprise 10 old science fiction films that predicted our technological future.
10. Terminator | 1984
The good old Terminator predicted how hordes of robots and cars would confront the remaining miserable crowd of people underground. Yes, such a sad scenario has not yet unfolded, but combat robots have already been designed and, of course, they can be controlled.
The world behind the scenes may well resort to a war of machines against people, if it is in their interests. We don’t know about the appearance in machines of their own functional intelligence and consciousness, but the military “resources” themselves are ready to launch such wars.
Where are you, our “good” robot and hero-savior? By the way, Cameron was closest to the truth when he described the drones and reconnaissance aircraft that many countries now have.
9.2001: Space Odyssey | 1968
This film of the 60s saw the world after 40 years very developed and futuristic. Humanity did not live up to Kubrick's hopes, so in 2001 it was not yet ready to demonstrate space paths and lunar stations, and before traveling to other planets even further.
But still, the film presented the events that really happened. In 2019, we have an international space station, and the minds of this world are actively reflecting on the possibility of the “Space Tourism” mentioned by the director.
Also in the Odyssey, the first tablet concepts were mentioned that almost every teenager now has. Hal from the movie may well be considered a prototype of the existing Siri.
8. Island | 2005
The film mentions the first speculation about the future development of sensor technology. For example, the hero uses a touch-screen table, and after a few years Microsoft announced the Pixelsense project - a device similar in concept and properties.
At that time, many fictitious sensory devices, dummies, and computer technologies were involved in creating the film. And now touch screens are installed on almost every modern device or device.
7. Forbidden Planet | 1956
The cult film of the distant 1956 had high hopes for the future of mankind. It was assumed that the set pace of technological progress will be strengthened many times, and we can still fly freely in outer space. Such accomplishments are far from accomplished, but small communicators in the palm of your hand are quite commonplace.
According to the story, the crew commander uses a mini-device that allows you to record videos, and it can also be attached to clothes. Doesn’t resemble anything? Is it not a prototype of modern DVRs, navigators and action cameras?
6. Dissenting opinion | 2002
The film was released in the years when people were madly happy with large mobile phones with a keypad. Tom Cruise in the film for the first time demonstrates gadgets with a touchscreen display that is sensitive to finger touch.
In the modern world, mobile and other devices are easily and simply equipped at the plants with similar technology. Also in the “Special Opinion” personalized advertising boards were mentioned, the information on which could switch depending on which person passed by. Guess if a similar technology is already being tested by modern scientists?
5. Back to the future 2 | 1989
In this collection, there simply could not be at least one part of the famous franchise, which predicted the appearance of many technological devices. In the second part of the film, nano-glasses are mentioned, the functions of which were quite successfully implemented by Google Glass.
Of course, in the film the gadgets accessories were invented very functional, but we are confidently approaching them with our smart watches from Apple and cool helmets of virtual reality.
I'd love to use self-lacing shoes, anti-gravity boards and flying cars. Let's see what the next 20-30 years will offer us.
4. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind | 2004
The film is not so much about the future as about unhappy love. But the idea of the ability to erase unwanted memories from memory is very relevant for those who have broken hearts.
Jim Carrey in the film decided to “clear the memory”, although this did not help him. Do not believe it, but a similar procedure is already available to people. Of course, she still undergoes a series of tests, but certain areas of the brain that store bad memories are already known, as well as technologies to remove them.
3. Network | 1995
An interesting topic has been raised in the film - the possibility of theft of the personality of other people, so that later they can master their means. We are talking about replacing images of the eye retina, fingerprints, changes in the head, etc. To completely steal a person’s identity seemed somehow impossible ... until now.
Passion for people on social networks and the leap in communication technology has led to the fact that you can find out the maximum information about another person. If desired, you can remotely replace any personality elements in your profile or profile.
2. Remember everything | 1990
Even 30 years ago, technology for scanning the body seemed a real fantasy. Now, people undergoing screening or compulsory scanning at the airport undergo a similar procedure.
Of course, the space stations and ports on Mars mentioned in the films are still far away, but modern airports are already slowly preparing for such changes.
1. The Cable Guy | 1996
Prophetic film about the ordinary person’s passion for technology. Remember how the main character of the film dreams that in the future the phone, computer and TV can be connected?
Right now you can watch several channels on a computer or TV, make purchases without leaving your home, go through the network games with a partner from another country.
Unfortunately, this development not only did not solve the problem of loneliness, but also exacerbated it.
Now, watching these films, you no longer laugh, but thoughtfully shake your head and scratch your head. Yes, years passed, but you didn’t notice how cars gradually take over the world, lazy people refuse to ride their two and bicycles, and social networks replace live communication.