If you have no hopes for the future then these movies are made for you as they depict a future where the society has lost its way. The characters in these movies are fighting to save what is left of the world which is very inspiring to watch, and it is also fun to take a deep dive into alternative futures. Here’s a list of top action movies in a dystopian society.
#10: The Fifth Element (1997)
The Fifth Element is a visually stunning movie that has non-stop action. Bruce Willis and Milla Jovovich perform amazingly as they fit perfectly in this story. The Fifth Element is a perfect mixture of action and sci-fi, and it shows the battle between good and evil in a grand fashion. The imagination used in this movie is just commendable.
#9: Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
Edge of Tomorrow is about a soldier who dies and gets to relive the same day over and over again during an ongoing war with an Alien race. It is a clever and intense movie that offers a great perspective at a concept which we have already seen. The Chemistry between Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt was just amazing and it made the whole movie more enjoyable.
#8: District 9 (2009)
District 9 displays a world where an extra-terrestrial race is forced to live in slum-like conditions on Earth. You will never see this movie coming, it is completely unexpected and it will blow you away. The production quality of the movie is top-notch as it feels very realistic. You are missing a lot if you haven’t watched this movie yet.
#7: 12 Monkeys (1995)
12 Monkeys is a very intelligent movie and it will never spoon-feed you. You will have to pay attention to every small detail, and only then you will enjoy the movie to its fullest potential. The movie is about a convict, who is sent back in time to discover the source of a deadly plague that has destroyed their current world.
#6: Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
Mad Max Fury Road is set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland and it is one of the weirdest and outrageous movies on this list. For those who have watched the original movies, this movie is a blessing as it has the same feel as the original movies. Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron were spectacular as well.
#5: Blade Runner (1982)
Blade Runner is a dark and gritty sci-fi movie set in a future where Bounty Hunters, now known as Blade Runners, hunt down and kill the remaining replicants (Bioengineered Beings). The movie has many layers and it is full of philosophy and symbolism. The movie raises a lot of questions on the subject of existence.
#4: V For Vendetta
V for Vendetta shows us a world under the British Tyranny and it is about a mysterious freedom fighter, known as ‘V’, who plans to overthrow the government with the help of a young woman. This movie raises a lot of thought-provoking and serious questions that would make you think for ages. The movie has become a lot more relevant in today’s scenario.
#3: Aliens (1986)
Aliens is amongst James Cameron’s finest works and it still holds a lot of weight. Waking up after 57 years of hyper-sleep, Ripley finds out that the Moon has been colonized, but not just by humans. The first movie is equally as good as the sequel as both the movies manage to maintain unreal levels of intensity.
#2: Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991)
Arnold came back with a bang and delivered one of the best sci-fi movies of all time. The first movie was genius and this movie managed to top that, which seemed impossible. Arnold’s Terminator is a good guy in this movie, who must save John Connor to save the world. Sci-fi Action doesn’t get any better than this.
#1: The Matrix (1999)
The Matrix is such a brilliant masterpiece, that some people still believe that they are living in a simulation. This movie will ruin all the other sci-fi movies for you. The Matrix has had a profound impact on society and it will make you question your reality, and it has Keanu Reeves, who is just Breath-taking.
