5 Underrated Cyberpunk Movies

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Cyberpunk emerged as a stylistic movement in the 70s and 80s, but it has only become more popular as technology has advanced and humanity has grown more cynical. Of all the grim science fiction subgenres, cyberpunk agrees that the world is doomed, but it posits steel and data as a way to fight back.

The Matrix is still the go-to example of cyberpunk film, but there are fascinating entries that came before and worlds of new ideas that built on top of it. Films about lowlife and high-tech have taken on many shapes and sizes, but some interesting examples of the trope have been tragically ignored.

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After debuting with beloved sci-fi masterwork District 9, anything Neil Blomkamp made would struggle to live up to expectations. Blomkamp's 2013 follow-up to his incredible blockbuster showcase isn't as good as its predecessor, but it's still an incredible cyberpunk narrative. The titular Elysium is a ringed society that exists above and around the Earth, housing the rich and powerful in the lap of luxury. On Earth's surface, the overwhelming majority of the population lives in overcrowded hovels and breathes polluted air. The rich have access to incredible healthcare technology, and, in desperation, a man named Max undergoes vicious cybernetic enhancement to fight his way onto Elysium. Like its predecessor, Elysium is a political polemic told through high-concept sci-fi and gratuitous violence. Though elements are clearly missing, Elysium is a solid spiritual successor to District 9 and a great sci-fi film in its own right.

People did not like this film, and it's mostly the fault of the script. It's well-acted and well-directed, the action is solid, and the premise is excellent, but the writing