We saw the latest Star Trek film yesterday. It takes place centuries into the future, of course, but the world envisioned is recognizable. The scenes set in San Francisco still have cable car running amidst the tall buildings, and the Golden Gate Bridge is visible in a number of shots.
The sea level is about the same and the people look comfortable, so I guess global warming wasn’t the problem we thought it would be. People on earth look prosperous, but maybe that’s just the Bay Area. I did notice a lack of street trees and a certain sterility.
The best film set in the future is “Blade Runner.” A constant rain is depicted falling on a bleak and dirty Los Angeles. If you rent it on NetFlix, try to order the film shown in theaters, not the director’s cut, which is not as good.
Save your money on the Star Trek film now in theaters. It is too long and actually boring at times. Maybe the “Fast and Furious XVII” or whatever we are at now will be better.
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