It was a seminal moment of cinematic science fiction. Because the is US military are now soliciting 'innovative research proposals' for EHPA - their Exoskeletons for Human Performance Augmentation program.
Exoskeletons have a long and noble tradition in science fiction.
Anyway, not content with launching the 'Son of StarWars' missile shield, the US armed forces are now driving the military towards ever more sci-fi themed weapon system. Exoskeletons will also increase the lethality and survivability of ground troops for short range and special operations. The enhanced mobility and load carrying capability provided by the exoskeleton will allow soldiers to carry more ballistic protection and heavy weaponry. If it was anyone but the Americans, I'd write this off as science fiction . Most of the basic systems to produce something like this already exist.