10 Best Sci-Fi Movies Of The 21st Century

You might have forgotten about Steven Spielberg's neo noir detective story, but it rewards a rewatch.

Minority Report centres on the desire for the murder rate of a futuristic Los Angeles to brought down to 0; this is helped by the abilities of three mutant officers called "Precogs" to predict murders before they happen, allowing police to go in and prevent the grisly act and imprison said would-be killers in virtual, happy realities.

What does this say about the responsibilities of the police? Or the abilities of those higher up to control our lives? These are issues that are grappled with everyday in a post-Snowden world, so it seems Minority Report really was able to predict some aspects of modern society.

Minority Report is also a Tom Cruise vehicle, so naturally we see Chief John Anderton thrown into pulse-pounding chase scenes once a precognition reveals Cruise's character to be a future murderer. This is the titular 'minority report', an alternate, future prediction that may or may not come true. Minority Report tests whether we are ready to take control of our own futures.

Philosophical conundrums, exciting future tech and striking social commentary all come together to make Minority Report an excellent thriller.