Imagined Futures in Sci-fi: Idiocracy

I am taking a course called "Utopia/Dystopia: Imagined Futures in Sci-fi" which focuses on science fiction films from the fifties to the present. I will be writing a few words about each of the films I watch in class.

Idiocracy
Directed by Mike Judge
Released September 1, 2006 (briefly)

Mike Judge, the man behind "Office Space", helmed and wrote this ill-fated comedy about a future where people have become incredibly stupid. This film went almost straight to DVD after numerous delays. It is possible that this movie is smarter than it seems, but I definitely became just a bit dumber while watching it. Sure, there are merits to the clever concept of how the future will come about, but essentially this is stuffed with idiotic jokes straight out of "Dodgeball". It tries to be smart sure, but it is just a bit too...idiotic.

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