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Summary: ROCKS!
Review: The most underrated film of the year. NOT a Matrix ripoff. It has a very compelling story line and action sequences that kick you in the gut. SEE IT NOW!!
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Summary: MUST SEE THIS MOVIE!!!
Review: It's true, this is the movie no one's heard about but should've gone to see. It has actoin using swords, guns and this weird martial arts style called 'guncata'. It's soo great you must see and buy this movie!! I don't know why this movie wasn't promoted but it deserves more than it's seen so far. I kept my movie ticket as proof that this movie existed since none of my friends ever heard of this movie. But you must see this!! it thee best action movie i've seen, matrix- style action without looking like a [imitation]. It can definately hold it's own against the matrix trilogy.! ^_^
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Summary: Post-1984 dystopian SciFi tale of our time - a must see!
Review: (WARNING!, this movie is very violent, lots of shooting and
fighting and killing, but stylized, and not too realistic)I saw equilibrium when it came out, not quite knowing what to
expect. I was more than pleasantly surprised to find a movie
while totally fantastical and filled with special effects that
was so relevant to the this age of terrorism and corporate
mass media and individual helplessness that we live in today. I was amazed that this movie was so resonant with myself and with the audience. This is the quintesciential target that
science fiction aims for and so often misses in favor or
horror, or fantasy. "Equilibrium" got it dead on and was
very entertaining and suspenseful at the same time! "Equilibrium" is about a world where people are totally
controlled. Controlled to the point where the people in
this world police themselves and do not allow themselves
or each other to experience any emotion at all, in fact it
is a crime punishable by execution. They enforce this by
extreme regimentation, powerful emotion numbing drugs, and
a police force and law enforcement machine that I imagine
John Ashcroft would dream about. Our hero, John Preston, a so-called, Grammaton Cleric,
the elite of the elite secret police and expert practioner
of a deadly, pistol wielding, form of kung-fu, is so good
at his job he is able to read the mind of his faltering
partner which leads him into the rebel underground of this
distropian society to bring the last of these terrorists to
their just reward. He also seems to be able to use the force
to dodge bullets. At the same time, some of his experiences lead him to
question the things he has been taught all this life,
about the basic realities of his world, other people,
and the universe. The betrayal of himself by his society, and the path
that leads to his awakening as a person and a veangeful
response is strictly fantasy, but really seemed to reach
something in the theater in which I saw this movie, as
well as it seems about 100% the people here who took the
time to review this movie. I do not want to be too specific, but suffice it to say that
if you at all enjoy movies like "The Matrix", or "1984",
"Logan's Run", "THX-1138", that sort of thing, or extreme
action movies, and movies about the human spririt, albeit
in this case pretty far out and fantastical, you will
undoubtedly enjoy "Equilibrium". If you do see this movie, and you enjoy it, I am afraid you
will have to be watched for the rest of your life though, it
may be too subversive! ;-)
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Summary: Sitting on a Sleeper
Review: This movie was incredible. I was heartbroken to find that I was only able to see it the one time. I consider myself lucky to have had a chance to see it however. I firmly belive that it should be re-released on the big screen, and I would go see it again even if I owned it on DVD. One of the first movies where I felt a connection with the actors, getting so pulled into the movie I found myself with a fist in the air cheering for the good guys!
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Summary: Buy this movie jigga
Review: Ok i saw no advertisements for this movie and i only caught it by mere chance the day before it left the theatre. I must say i was truly impressed with the stunning action sequences and the original plot. Christian Bale also goes through stunning personality metamrophases: from a souless bastich thats hard to deal with, to a feeling human being that is equally hard to deal with. I must highly recommend this movie to any fan of martial arts or sci fi. Hell, buy this movie even if you hate the 2 genres, i guarantee you will love it.
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Summary: they dont make movies this good anymore...or so I thought
Review: I shant talk about the plot or what goes on in this movie, however, I will say that apart from the lord of the rings trilogy, this is the most satisfying film I have seem in the longest time, strong storyline, perfect action and beautiull acting.
I can safelly say that people who dont enjoy this film should seriously re-evaluate why they like films in the first place. I cant wait for this dvd, since my first reaction after seeing this film was the urge to walk right back to the theater and watch it again. A definite must for anyone who enjoys a great movie.
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Summary: KILLER ACTION WITH A BIG HEART
Review: To Kurt Wimmer: Thank you for introducing me to the genuinely new experience of not wanting to leave the theatre! I saw this movie 6 times (a personal first), and each time I was amazed at how I could just sit through it again!
Whenever I tell people about it, they jump in with a comparison to The Matrix, but the truth is, while both films are incredibly exciting to watch, Equilibrium makes you care about the characters in ways the other never did. We never knew why the good guys in The Matrix were drawn to fighting for their freedom, it was never explored. In Equilibrium, Wimmer DOES explore this, and Christian Bale and Emily Watson give fantastic performances that will bring tears to your eyes.
I also found Equilibrium interesting because of the commentary it makes on issues that are here today---the militarization of the police, police raids, victimless crimes, etc. (WACO would have been a lot different with a John Preston around, eh?)
The bottom line is this movie NEVER STRAYS---it's exciting, great gun-kata scenes, thought-provoking subject matter, and all of it balanced with the more human elements that keep us caring. It's strange, but for the only time in my life I felt like I was going to miss a movie after it stopped playing. I don't think there's a greater compliment than that....
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Summary: Fantastic sci-fi/action film! Highly recommended.
Review: I went into this not expecting much from the movie. I was drawn to it because I like Christian Bale and Sean Bean and I do enjoy films like "The Matrix." This film is actually surprisingly fun! If you are a fan of "The Matrix" movies then you will definitely enjoy the cool effects and action sequences. Having read George Orwell's "1984" in college, it is easy to recognize the dominant theme of this idealized society based on the 'big brother is watching you' theory. But all this aside, i enjoyed it because of the fantastic cast, impressive action sequences and involving plot. Christian Bale shines as the main hero, John Preston, and Taye Diggs as his ambitious partner. Sadly, Sean Bean has a minor albeit vital role as Preston's former partner, Partridge. John Preston in this film is like Neo Anderson is to "The Matrix." Both characters have impressive physical prowess and convictions but they must go through a journey of self-discovery along the way. As such, the final 'showdown' in Equilibrium is an exciting and thrilling ride. All that aside, I highly recommend this film to sci-fi fans everywhere. It didn't smash any records in the box office but it finally is getting the attention it deserves on DVD. People are discovering this addicting and enjoyable film and I'm glad to have discovered it myself. In fact, after renting this film at my local video store, I turned around and bought a copy for myself!
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Summary: Equilibrium- Best Action Movie of 2002?
Review: I am merely writing this review in opposition to the negative reviews seen in many newspapers and magazines. I believe that many critics went into the movie thinking either a)"It's a Matrix clone." or b)"It's a copy of a previous work." What nearly every professional critic has said is, "It's just a copy of Farenheit 451/Gattaca/Brave New World/1984, etc., and therefore is bad." These people obviously weren't paying attention to the actual movie and just read the press release. Yes, Kurt Wimmer drew heavily from previous works for the overall theme of Equilibrium, but the movie transcends its "source material" and becomes its own entity. If you don't spend the whole time you are in the theater pointing out similarities between this movie and other works, you will enjoy the movie greatly. The scene in which Preston hears Beethoven's 9th Symphony nearly brings tears to one's eyes, and is one of the best scenes in any movie ever. Now, many people are quick to compare Equilibrium to The Matrix due to the similar characteristics of a dystopian future an lots of action. However, the future of the ship Nebuchadnezzer and the fight against the Agents and the future of Libria and the fight against Father's regime differ greatly. Almost no specific plot elements are shared by the two films. Also, the action sequences in Equilibrium blow away those in The Matrix. After nearly every action scene in Equilibrium, I was grinning and just astonished by the awesomeness of what I had just witnessed. And the action of Equilibrium is at least partway believable ;). In short, Equilibrium surpasses its influences and DON'T BELIEVE THE CRITICS.
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Summary: Compulsively watchable
Review: Confession time. I never saw the Matrix. I am not a big fan of the genre. I was merely intrigued that several fine actors such as Emily Watson, Christian Bale and Sean Bean were in a movie that was getting literally no promotion. So without really knowing what to expect, I took a chance with $... bucks and two hours of my life. I haven't had so much purely unexpected fun at a movie since a serious film buff friend dragged me to see a dubbed copy of one of John Woo's early Hong Kong gangster epics starring the ever charismatic Chow Yun-Fat. Like those movies, Equilibrium took me on one heck of a visual and emotional roller coaster ride. Was the plot derivative and full of holes? Yes, but I did not care, for my eyes were glued to the screen. Kinetic direction and a set of charismatic actors caused Equilibrium to soar above its well worn plot lines. Movies like this are for entertainment not great enlightenment. I hope it finds an audience on DVD or as a feature movie on the Sci Fi channel. It deserves far better marketing than the studio gave it.
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