The Shape of Things to Come

In the year 2036, humanity has survived a devastating global war, but now faces a new threat from the 'Otherness,' beings from another dimension. A young woman, Nanny, discovers she has the ability to communicate with these beings and must work with a retired fighter pilot and a wise scientist to understand and ultimately bridge the gap between worlds before it's too late for humanity.

The Shape of Things to Come was met with a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences. While praised for its ambitious themes, visual effects for its time, and the performances of its lead actors, some found its pacing uneven and its narrative overly complex. It is often remembered as a thoughtful, albeit somewhat flawed, entry in the science fiction genre of the late 1970s.

• Praised for its ambitious and philosophical science fiction concepts.

• Commended for its visual design and special effects that were innovative for its era.

• Some critics found the plot convoluted and the pacing inconsistent.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's grand vision and its attempts to explore complex ideas about humanity's future and interdimensional communication. However, some viewers found the story difficult to follow at times, and the ending left them with unanswered questions.

Nominated for a Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation (1980).

The film was one of the first major Hollywood productions to extensively use CGI for its visual effects, notably in the creation of the 'Otherness' and the spaceship 'Heracles'.