theeintolerablekidd
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Idiocracy, a movie about a future society of dumbed down humans, is dumb in itself - it's a silly movie about silly people - but very enjoyable at the same time. It's not a massive thought provoker but a fun ride into the realms of sci-fi comedy. It would have been nicer if it'd gone a bit deeper but it works and the depiction we are given of this "stupid" future is highly original and thought provoking. It's low brow comedy that also remains very intelligent at the same time - a rare trick. The style reminded me a bit of Woody Allen's "Sleeper", but not too much. It has a style and charm of it's own and remains very original. Definitely worth watching if you like the genre or if you're just a comedy fan.
What a wonderful film! I thought I'd seen all the best sci-fi and then came across this title to my surprise in the top 50.
A beautifully conceived, powerful and moving depiction of a dark Orwellian future that we can all too easily visualise. Maybe it's just because I'm having a hard time at the moment, or maybe it's just just because I've watched so much crap lately, but this movie is so well written and engaging that it really hit me - I even cried towards the end, something I'd never expect from a sci fi.
A rare British treat. It gets a bit too action packed for me at the end but it works well. You get to see some great future shots of London and even a happy ending in the very last few seconds of a credits that really plays on your emotions.
Must see
A beautifully conceived, powerful and moving depiction of a dark Orwellian future that we can all too easily visualise. Maybe it's just because I'm having a hard time at the moment, or maybe it's just just because I've watched so much crap lately, but this movie is so well written and engaging that it really hit me - I even cried towards the end, something I'd never expect from a sci fi.
A rare British treat. It gets a bit too action packed for me at the end but it works well. You get to see some great future shots of London and even a happy ending in the very last few seconds of a credits that really plays on your emotions.
Must see
This is a TERRIBLE film. I can not believe it has such a high rating. I watched it because it's in the top 50 sci-fi films - it's my favourite genre and I was looking for something new..
The whole thing is over before it starts. The idea is laid out within the first 10 minutes and then you are left watching a group of awful stereotypes sitting and recited misplaced facts in the same room for two hours. This can be amazing (12 Angry Men etc) but the film is so poorly visualized it only bores you to tears. I am not one for big budget block busters but this is nothing more than made for TV crap - the direction and writing are dreadful, the throwaway music is annoying, and the acting wooden.
Yes, the premise is interesting, but if (like me) you like sci-fi you would be better off READING A BOOK and not watching this film. Seriously
The whole thing is over before it starts. The idea is laid out within the first 10 minutes and then you are left watching a group of awful stereotypes sitting and recited misplaced facts in the same room for two hours. This can be amazing (12 Angry Men etc) but the film is so poorly visualized it only bores you to tears. I am not one for big budget block busters but this is nothing more than made for TV crap - the direction and writing are dreadful, the throwaway music is annoying, and the acting wooden.
Yes, the premise is interesting, but if (like me) you like sci-fi you would be better off READING A BOOK and not watching this film. Seriously