"Skepticism Squared"

Sometimes it is difficult, as an audience, to recognize dystopian themes and statements when watching a film because often times people are more focused on the entertainment being offered rather than on the messaging. This article begins by emphasizing that the purpose of dystopian films is not only to offer criticism on our current social, political, and economic practices but also to question whether or not we are able to accurately depict and predict the outcome of our current practices. Films have become so complex in plot, special effects, and purpose, that it is difficult for the audience to distinguish what details are meaningful and what details are "cool". One way to distinguish the difference between science fiction and dystopian films is to detect whether or not the film is aware that it is a film. Fight Club is an extreme case, however the characters are aware that they are a part of a social commentary. I believe that dystopian films have a subtle way of announcing to the reader exactly what the purpose is for creating such a film.