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I think that the plot devices involving terrorism were the most prescient. When I first saw the film as a young teenager in the 80s, I was fascinated that the
by satori99 8y ago
I think that the plot devices involving terrorism were the most prescient.
When I first saw the film as a young teenager in the 80s, I was fascinated that the terrorists philosophy or demands were never clearly defined beyond "anti-government". Terrorism was portrayed as a regrettable but normal part of life.
Perhaps people who lived through actual terrorist bombing campaigns in British cities can relate to this more, but for me it was a crazy idea that this sort of thing could be normalized to any extent.
And yet here we are.
- lisper 8y agoI thought this scene made it pretty clear that the terrorist attacks in the film were false-flag operations carried out by the government: JILL Who is this war against, Sam? SAM Well, terrorists of course. JILL How many terrorists have you met? Actual terrorists? SAM Actual. terrorists? Well... it's only my first day.
- satori99 8y agoYeah. I can see that. But it's still implied. I suppose the government would have considered Harry Tuttle to be a legitimate terrorist, but his motives were ... different.
- lisper 8y agoYes, I think that was part of the point too. In any case, I can see someone having the following conversation today: Citizen: How many terrorists have been apprehended as a result of increased security at airports? TSA official (if he's being honest): Well, none. But we've only been at it for eighteen years so there's still a chance.
- satori99 8y ago"We're fielding all their strokes, running a lot of them out, and pretty consistently knocking them for six. I'd say they're nearly out of the game."
- goto11 8y agoMy impression was that the terrorists didn't exist and the explosions were just due to malfunctioning systems and technology.