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Idiocracy
2006 85 min United States of America R 18+
★6.6
Comedy, Science Fiction, Adventure
Director: Mike Judge
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Description
To test its top-secret Human Hibernation Project, the Pentagon picks the most average European-Americans it can find - an Army private and a prostitute - and sends them to the year 2505 after a series of freak events. But when they arrive, they find a civilization so dumbed-down that they're the smartest people around.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$444,093
Worldwide:
$495,303
Starring
Luke Wilson
Actor
Maya Rudolph
Actor
Dax Shepard
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Idiocracy is a polarizing satirical comedy that presents a dystopian future of human intellectual decay. While many viewers appreciate its sharp, prophetic commentary on consumer culture and modern society, others are alienated by its reliance on crude, repetitive humor and low-budget production values.
| Theme | The film succeeds as a biting social satire that uses its absurd premise to critique modern consumerism and declining cultural intelligence. | |
| Humor | The screenplay divides audiences, with some finding the humor to be sharp, purposeful, and reflective, while others dismiss it as cheap, crude, and sophomoric. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead performance are split between those who find Luke Wilson’s understated approach an effective anchor and those who consider him miscast and flat. | |
| Production | The low-budget production design and lack of visual polish are frequently cited as significant weaknesses that make the film appear dated and amateurish. | |
| Screenplay | Critics point to significant logical gaps and plot inconsistencies, particularly regarding the survival of complex technology in a society devoid of intelligent maintenance. |