Top 10 Fantasy Films About Corporations

Description: This dark comedy-dystopian film features a bureaucratic corporation that controls every aspect of life, including dreams and reality, in a surreal, oppressive society.

Fact: Terry Gilliam's vision for "Brazil" was so unique that Universal Pictures initially refused to release it, leading to a legal battle over the final cut.

Description: Although not directly about a corporation, the city in the film is controlled by mysterious beings who manipulate reality, akin to a corporate entity controlling a world.

Fact: The film was initially a box office disappointment but has since gained a cult following for its unique visual style and philosophical themes.

Description: While not explicitly about a corporation, the Matrix itself can be seen as a corporate entity controlling human lives. The film delves into themes of reality, control, and rebellion against corporate power.

Fact: The Wachowskis developed the concept for "The Matrix" over several years, inspired by various philosophical and cyberpunk works. The film's "bullet time" effect was groundbreaking at the time.

Description: A corporation has created a virtual reality simulation of 1937 Los Angeles, where the line between reality and simulation blurs, exploring themes of corporate control over reality.

Fact: The film is loosely based on the novel "Simulacron-3" by Daniel F. Galouye. It was released the same year as "The Matrix," leading to comparisons between the two.

Description: In a seemingly utopian facility, a corporation controls the lives of clones, who believe they are the last survivors of a contaminated Earth, until one clone discovers the truth.

Fact: The film was inspired by several sources, including the novel "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley. Michael Bay directed this film, known for his action-packed style.

Description: While not explicitly about a corporation, the film explores themes of immortality and the quest for eternal life, which can be seen as a metaphor for corporate greed and control over life itself.

Fact: Darren Aronofsky wrote the script over the course of a decade, and the film features three interwoven stories set in different time periods.

Description: In this film, a mysterious corporation known as "The Adjustment Bureau" controls the fate of humanity. It's a blend of corporate espionage and supernatural forces, where free will clashes with destiny.

Fact: The film is based on a short story by Philip K. Dick. The hats worn by the agents of The Adjustment Bureau were custom-made for the film.

Description: Time is literally money in this dystopian world where a corporation controls the flow of time as currency. The film explores themes of corporate control over life and time itself.

Fact: The film was shot in Los Angeles, but the city was transformed to look like a futuristic metropolis. Justin Timberlake's character, Will Salas, has a tattoo that reads "11:11," which is a reference to the film's theme of time.

Description: An actress signs a contract with a film studio to have her digital likeness used indefinitely, leading to a surreal exploration of identity and corporate control over art.

Fact: The film is based on the novel "The Futurological Congress" by Stanisław Lem. It blends live-action with animation, creating a visually stunning experience.

Description: A reclusive computer genius works for a corporation to prove a mathematical theorem that could explain the meaning of life, or its lack thereof, in a world where corporations hold immense power.

Fact: The film was directed by Terry Gilliam, known for his unique visual style and dystopian themes. It was shot in Romania to save on costs.