Table of contents:
- 1.11: A Space Odyssey (1968)
- 2. Wonders of Science (1985)
- 3. Terminator (1984)
- 4. The Truman Show (1998)
- 5. Blade Runner (1982)
- 6. Starship Troopers (1997)
- 7. War Games (1983)
- 8. Short Circuit (1986)
- 9. Back to the Future: Part II (1989)
- 10. Destroyer (1993)
- 11. Dissenting opinion (2002)
- 12. Total Recall (1990)
- 13. Plane II: Sequel (1982)
- 14. Dick Tracy (1990)
Video: 14 films whose creators were able to predict the future
2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55
Remember how every time with a sinking heart and admiring glances we watched fantastic films about various technologies and inventions, dreaming that at least a small part of the useful gizmos of them would become a reality? And what was on the verge of fiction a couple of decades ago is now almost an integral part of the modern world. It turns out that not only Nostradamus could predict the future, but also films …
1.11: A Space Odyssey (1968)
What he predicted: tablet computers, space tourism, Siri, the International Space Station.
The timeline may have been a little different, but in hindsight, Stanley Kubrick's Oscar-winning sci-fi epic now looks suspiciously like the cinematic equivalent of Nostradamus. Along with tablet computers, Siri-like minds and the International Space Station, Kubrick's film also accurately predicts the concept of space tourism decades before Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic made it a reality.
2. Wonders of Science (1985)
What he predicted: 3D printing.
So, 3D printers really can't yet create the woman of your dreams in the image and likeness of Kelly LeBrock from a Barbie doll and an archaic computer. But they are quite capable of creating anything: from trivial little things to a variety of food and houses. And as some say, in a short time on such a wonderful machine it will be possible to print the most real bridges.
3. Terminator (1984)
What he predicted: military drones.
In the first film, The Terminator, we were only briefly shown the killer hunter planes. Back then, the idea of robotic planes that fired at enemies on the ground seemed like science fiction. However, unmanned aerial vehicles are everywhere today. In addition, they play a very important role in the prevention of conflicts around the world. Did you know that the British military also has a satellite system called Skynet? I really do not want to tempt fate, so let's hope that this setting will not get out of control and the Day of Judgment will not come.
4. The Truman Show (1998)
What he predicted: reality show.
This may seem odd at a time when roughly sixty-seven percent of all television production is reality oriented, but back in 1998, the idea of voyeur programming was odd enough to be fictional. And despite the fact that "The Truman Show" carried a slightly different subtext, nevertheless, it was this film that formed, so to speak, the basis of most of all reality shows, where a bunch of intrigued people with undisguised interest are watching the life and showdown of others people on TV screens.
5. Blade Runner (1982)
What he predicted: digital billboards.
These digital billboards were the stuff of science fiction back in 1982. But depending on where you live today, these billboards have become a ubiquitous part of modern life, broadcasting about all sorts of nonsense at every corner, winking with neon lights and bright pictures with iridescent inscriptions. But not so long ago, all this was part of the film.
6. Starship Troopers (1997)
What he predicted: Red button.
"Want to know more?" - this was the motto of the movie "Starship Troopers", in which Paul Verhoeven's vision of interactive television was fully confirmed.
7. War Games (1983)
What he predicted: hacking / cyber warfare.
Back in 1983, genius hacker Dave Lightman (Matthew Broderick) dropped out of school by hacking into the US military's computer network to show us what the future of hacking and cyberwarfare might look like. The film illuminates a little the factual details of what is happening, telling that nothing is impossible for genius minds and what such "games" can often lead to. So, if you look around you, you involuntarily begin to understand one simple thing that the modern world has become a victim of hacker attacks, which are more and more difficult to fight against, far from being on TV screens.
8. Short Circuit (1986)
What he predicted: military robots.
What seemed crazy in this fiction of the eighties is now in the order of things. And if you look at how the military in the modern world zealously use robots, you catch yourself thinking that the guys have one hundred percent borrowed a couple of brilliant ideas from the science fiction movie "Short Circuit". So, the more you come across reality, the more you begin to believe that science fiction writers were still those predictors of the future.
9. Back to the Future: Part II (1989)
What he predicted: Skype / video calls.
Despite the fact that we still do not ride on specific boards, like the main character of this film, nevertheless Marty McFly's walk into the future turned out to be very useful for modern society. After all, even then the film "Back to the Future" talked about the technology of video calls (and this despite the fact that at that time humanity did not even use mobile communications), which has now become an integral part of the daily life of most people in the 21st century.
10. Destroyer (1993)
What he predicted: Arnold Schwarzenegger became governor.
No matter how funny it may sound, but if you believe what was in this film, then it was "Destroyer" who predicted that one day Arnold Schwarzenegger will become not only the governor of California, but also the president. The first part of the prophecy came true, so who knows, maybe the second is just around the corner and instead of Trump, iron Arnie himself will soon flaunt on the political tribunes.
11. Dissenting opinion (2002)
What he predicted: personalized advertising, gesture-based interfaces.
Steven Spielberg hired a team of futurists to adapt Philip Dick's short story. Therefore, it is not at all surprising that his vision of 2054 is so close to our reality. Remember how Tom Cruise used gestures to control various teams in the movie? Now look around and silently applaud what was once unattainable fantasy, has become commonplace.
12. Total Recall (1990)
What he predicted: machines with automatic control.
If a three-breasted woman can still be the subject of transcendental fantasy, then automatic cars are far from a myth, but a harsh reality.
13. Plane II: Sequel (1982)
What he predicted: body scanners at the airport.
Despite the fact that the first part of this film is considered incredibly stupid, the second one pleasantly surprised me with its innovations, especially when it came to airport security issues. It is difficult to say whether the guys who later invented the miracle technique in the modern world watched "Airplane II" or not, in any case, the idea shown turned out to be truly brilliant.
14. Dick Tracy (1990)
What he predicted: smart watch.
In truth, this film caused a flurry of all kinds of emotions among critics and the public, making a lot of noise with its plot. And while strange things were happening around the legendary Madonna, who played the main role, the imperturbable Dick Tracy, using his smart watch, not only tracked down, but also found the bad guys. But back to our reality. Now almost every second child wears such a watch, remaining under the close supervision of their parents, who are always aware of where and with whom their child is.
Continuing the theme - that made a lot of noise among critics and spectators.
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