The wonder of movies allows filmmakers’ imaginations to run wild and create astounding gizmos that need not rely on logic. They give us glimpses into a world where technology has moved in leaps and bounds to make life easier and infinitely more interesting.

More than anything they make us look towards the future with a sense of hope and wonderment at what might await us in electronic form. Although, we are six years away from when Back to the Future II promised hoverboards and I’m starting to become concerned.

Sure sci-fi and fantasy have given us the star destroyers, warp speed, cyborgs and various other creations but it’s the pocket size ones that fascinate us. The portable aspect of these inventions makes them somewhat more believable and easier to fantasise about.

We have taken this opportunity to reflect on our top ten favourite movie inventions and ponder what life could be like if these handy gadgets really existed.

10. Invisibility Cloak (Predator)
Perverts everywhere rejoice!



9. Phaser (Star Trek)
The ultimate stun gun.



8. Sonic Screwdriver (Dr. Who)
A skeleton key of astounding versatility.



7. James Bond’s Omega Watch (Goldeneye)
A watch with a laser? Yes please.



6. Swiss Army Knife (Get Smart)
When used properly it should be incredibly handy.



5. Hoverboard (Back to the Future II)
One can only dream...



4. Universal remote (Click)
This one is almost too perfect. I clearly didn’t get the life lesson of the film.



3. Point of view gun (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)
Winning an argument would be made so easy.



2. Neuraliser (Men in Black)
First task, use it to forget MIB 2.



1. Lightsaber (Star Wars)
It’s a freaking lightsaber!