Equilibrium: Feelings vs. Bullets.
Released: 2002
Genre(s): Action, Sci-Fi, Drama
Despite critics panning this movie like it was the devil himself, I have to side with most fans on this film: I found it pleasantly entertaining, deeply engaging, and surprisingly human. The special effects are sleek and sexy, the acting is appropriately moody and believable, the environments are dark and bleak, and the action is somehow simultaneously explosive and elegant. Story-wise, "Equilibrium" borrows heavily from dystopian works like "1984" and "Brave New World" - however, the characters in this story and the interactions they have with each other as they emotionally awaken allow this film to still set itself apart. The dramatic transformation of Christian Bale's character is only surpassed by the jaw-dropping, badass, bullet-ridden action sequences found throughout. While the plot isn't the deepest or most cerebral, it's still one hell of a fun ride. Fans of "The Matrix" will most definitely get a kick out of this one.
Rating (out of 5): 4
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