Movies set in the near future rarely have much faith in humankind, as we’re often living in a dystopian world — but we sure do have a lot of faith in the technology awaiting us just around the corner. Consider “Swan Song,” which is set about 20 years from now, when a dying husband can opt to replace himself with a clone. Or “The Tomorrow War,” where the technology of the mid-21st century allows humans from 2022 to travel to 2048. Then there’s the upcoming “The Adam Project,” with Ryan Reynolds traveling back in time to present day and meeting his adolescent self.
‘After Yang’
