Compare And Contrast Matrix And Metropolis

In most sci-fi films, the future is dark, cold and mainly dystopic. Life as we know has evolved “for the better” due to the use and improvements of machine, artificial intelligence and technology. Our earth has been demolished and usually all other living creatures are long gone, plants no longer exist and natural resources are rare. For example, Blade Runner, The Matrix District 9 and Metropolis are a few of the films that illustrate a similar dystopic setting. They all centered on dark, tall black buildings that give off the same cold vision and concept that one person or corporation is in power. Their theme is focused on the concept of “us vs. then” whether it’s a machine or alien.

To begin, Blade Runner emphasizes that earth can no longer be inhabited by humans due to a nuclear war and its radiation. I

The film takes place in the late 90’s where Neo, the protagonist is a computer programmer that works for one of the top companies in the world. However throughout his life, he has always believed that the world he lived in wasn’t quite right. He eventually meets the Rebels, who confirm that nothing is what it seems. The film than unfolds a truth that the people (within the film) are meant to believe that they are living in a calm, beautiful utopia, a paradise where everyone is going about their daily lives. Nonetheless, in reality their lives are nothing but an illusion: a stimulated reality created by machines in order to use humans an energy source. This twisting depicted dystopia shows the audience that sometimes what once was a beautiful paradise can easily turn into a dark cold place, especially when it’s right in front of you. This concept exemplifies the idea of ignorance is bliss. Therefore, I would like to live in this dystopia due to the fact that even though my life could be a lie, at least I would be happy living that life then knowing that everything around me is utter