I was reading Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave,” a story about prisoners who are chained up in a cave, seeing only shadows of objects and people. The allegory is a metaphor for the idea that people can be trapped in a false perception of reality, and that education and knowledge can help us break free and see the truth. Then, I had an idea to check with ChatGPT to find which movies are inspired by Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave.” Here is AI’s detailed answer:
Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave” is a philosophical story that has inspired many works of art and literature, including several movies. Here are some examples, along with their IMDb scores (as of my knowledge cutoff date of September 2021):
- The Matrix (1999) – IMDb score: 8.7/10
- The Truman Show (1998) – IMDb score: 8.1/10
- Dark City (1998) – IMDb score: 7.6/10
- The Island (2005) – IMDb score: 6.8/10
- The Adjustment Bureau (2011) – IMDb score: 7.0/10
- The Thirteenth Floor (1999) – IMDb score: 7.0/10
- Vanilla Sky (2001) – IMDb score: 6.9/10
- Inception (2010) – IMDb score: 8.8/10
Now, I know why everyone and I love “The Truman Show” and “The Matrix.” Also, my all-time favorite movie, “Inception,” is on this list too.