Video: How Well Did JOHNNY MNEMONIC Predict the Future?
Josh Millican
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Released in 1995, Johnny Mnemonic is a dystopian sci-fi/horror movie set in 2021. The film, directed by Robert Longo, stars Keanu Reeves, Dolph Lundgren, Dina Meyer, and Ice-T. If it’s been a while, or if you’ve never seen Johnny Mnemonic, check out the trailer and synopsis below.
Synopsis:
In this film based on the William Gibson story, Johnny (Keanu Reeves) is a data courier who has a secret stash of information implanted into his mind. However, the data will kill Johnny if he cannot retrieve it within 48 hours. Accompanied by physically enhanced bodyguard Jane (Dina Meyer), Johnny sets out to acquire the passwords he needs to save himself. Worse yet, he is hunted by gangster Shinji (Denis Akiyama) and businessman Takahashi (Takeshi), both of whom seek the data Johnny possesses.
Since the film is set in 2021, the folks at Amazon revisited Johnny Mnemonic with an eye towards analyzing how well the film predicted the future. The results may surprise you! See for yourself by giving the video below a spin!
Video Description:
Johnny Mnemonic is a blast from the past that had a few psychic visions for 2021. You’re gonna freak when you see how accurate these 2021 predictions are. Watch Johnny Mnemonic now, on Prime Video.
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