It is my belief that 2006 was a year that film embraced the future of our society more than most. Certainly spurred on by many recent events (9-11, the US Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, civil wars in Africa, etc), films chose many paths towards enlightening people about both history (Pan’s Labyrynth, United 93) or how those who forget history might be doomed…period (Children of Men, V for Vendetta).
Those last 2 might be a stretch in terms of where our future may lead us, but that is why they are so powerful (A subject I promise to return to one day soon, especially in light of Children of Men being ROBBED at the Oscars).
Dystopian movies (and books) bring to life the endpoint for societies that either ignore their problems or put too much faith that others know what is best for them. And it is interesting, for me, to explore these issues as they arise because we live in a world that spreads that gospel that ‘one person can make a difference,’ even while that same world beats down everyone that tries to fit outside the norm.
I might, given the time, address this issue as a whole further. For now, I bring to you my top 10 Favorite Dystopian Films.
A Clockwork Orange
The Matrix
1984
Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
The Terminator
Escape from New York
12 Monkeys
Blade Runner
Children of Men
V for Vendetta
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Just to give you a list of further great dystopian film out there, here's Donald Keddle of Seoul, Korea's List of 25 Great Dystopian Movies
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