I consider Things To Come (1936) essential viewing for anyone who's at all interested in the history of Science Fiction on celluloid.
Yes - At times Things To Come may be a bit slow and noticeably dated, but all is easily forgiven once the viewer is treated to the spectacle of its impressive "art deco" set designs and the awesome fleet of futuristic aircraft.
Global war takes place in 1940 where the battle is long, dragging on for decades. With nothing being manufactured anymore, society breaks down into primitive, localized communities.
Following a devastating plague in 1966, which almost wipes out everyone on the planet, slowly, but surely an organization called "Wings Over The World" is formed with the sole purpose of rebuilding civilization.
The year is now 2036 and we find the world's population now replenished (to some degree) with everyone living in vast underground cities of tall, gleaming towers and fantastic monorail transportation systems.
For its time, Things To Come is, in many ways, quite impressive. Its screenplay was written by H. G. Wells, which was adapted from his novel called The Shape Of Things To Come.
Yes - At times Things To Come may be a bit slow and noticeably dated, but all is easily forgiven once the viewer is treated to the spectacle of its impressive "art deco" set designs and the awesome fleet of futuristic aircraft.
Global war takes place in 1940 where the battle is long, dragging on for decades. With nothing being manufactured anymore, society breaks down into primitive, localized communities.
Following a devastating plague in 1966, which almost wipes out everyone on the planet, slowly, but surely an organization called "Wings Over The World" is formed with the sole purpose of rebuilding civilization.
The year is now 2036 and we find the world's population now replenished (to some degree) with everyone living in vast underground cities of tall, gleaming towers and fantastic monorail transportation systems.
For its time, Things To Come is, in many ways, quite impressive. Its screenplay was written by H. G. Wells, which was adapted from his novel called The Shape Of Things To Come.