Equilibrium

[Anarky]

Whoo, I just love watching movies, especially good ones.

In a futuristic world, a strict regime has eliminated war by suppressing emotions: books, art and music are strictly forbidden and feeling is a crime punishable by death. Cleric John Preston is a top ranking government agent responsible for destroying those who resist the rules. When he misses a dose of Prozium, a mind-altering drug that hinders emotion, Preston, who has been trained to enforce the strict laws of the new regime, suddenly becomes the only person capable of overthrowing it.

An amazing movie. Really. It was produced with a very low budget and remained sort of in the shadow of "The Matrix", but that movie is awesome. It bears a lot of references to 1984 and features awesome stunts. I mean, really awesome. Apparentlym there were no wires used for all the stunts.

What I really liked about the movie was that there was no sex-scene, which seems to be a must in a lot of US-movies these days. And Preston himself never says something like "Oh, I feel now, how cool is that?". You actually get to see the emotional transformation he goes through in a very impressive way.

I highly recommend this movie to people who like sci-fi and good shooting-sequences, especially because of the Gun Kata (a fighting style especially created for this movie).

And, as usual, to conclude: some impressions
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http://www.freewebs.com/equilibrium-movie/0601-prestontrainingsb.JPG
http://www.freewebs.com/equilibrium-movie/0486-prestonwarehousemd.jpg
http://www.moviecompound.com/reviews/posters/equilibrium.jpg (http://www.compleatseanbean.com/eq-poster.jpg)

[Raven]

I first saw this movie a few months back, excellent film. It has a great gritty, dark story, great characters, and christian bale kicks major ass through out the whole movie, I was really impressed with how the film turned out. When I saw the ending my jaw dropped to the ground.

[Spitfire]

I saw it back when it came out...I need to see it again I forgot most of it. I remember it being compared to the Matrix alot, and I remember it being way better

[ThirdMarioBro]

Hmmm, cult classic? I'm game.

[Anarchistguy]

Hmmm, cult classic? I'm game.

Ditto on that :D

[Dr. Doom]

I saw this a couple years ago, and it was the movie that made me fall in love with the brilliance of Christian Bale, who is now my favorite actor. It absolutely blew me away with the fight scenes, probably the best of any kind I've seen to date, and definately way better than any it's financially superior counterpart, The Matrix had to offer. That would be the ONLY way in which the Matrix would be superior, In budget (since everyone insists on comparing them due to their mutual stylishness and their relatively close release dates. This movie just can't seem to get out of The Matrix's shadow for some people). A bunch of money still seems like it can't beat some good old fashion craetivity and hard work. I really need to own this movie.

On a side note....does anybody else get like REALLY weirded out when they hear Christian Bale speaking in his natural, british accent? I don't think I've ever seen a movie where he wasn't using an american one.

[raphael_is_cool]

I remember it being a lot better than I expected. A few bits are quite touching.

The ending seems a bit clumsy though. It just turns into a quick succession of easy fights.

[Anarky]

I wondered about that too. I mean, the Clerics are these really badass fighters, right? I can easily imagine a crowd overthrowing those "motorcycle helmet guards" but the Clerics play in a different league.

Well, that problem will solve itself within a day or two anyways. I mean, there's no more Prozium around, so it's basically a matter of time.

[verminator_x]

it sounds like its very simular to george lucas cult move thx 1138, wich also is in a near future were human feelings, love, hate, is not aloved.
were the people with power and money rules, the everyday human beeing is garbage waste.

havent seen the movie equilibrium if it is a good one im going to hunt it down, i love futuristic movies especially those from 1980s.

[Anarchistguy]

Has this movie been released on DVD yet? 'Cause if it is, I'M BUYIN' IT!!! Thanks a lot for getting me instantly hooked, Anarky :D.

[Anarky]

Has this movie been released on DVD yet? 'Cause if it is, I'M BUYIN' IT!!! Thanks a lot for getting me instantly hooked, Anarky :D.

Yes, it has (http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00008UZPD/qid=1121045115/sr=8-1/ref=pd_ka_0/701-9621651-3669925), but that's only English. There is also a French Version (http://www.amazon.fr/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000AG8K6/qid=1121045172/sr=8-1/ref=pd_ka_0/402-4623114-1788112) although I don't recommend getting that from France when you live in the french speaking part of Canada.

Oh, and the Trailer (http://www.ifilm.com/ifilmdetail/2454078?htv=12&htv=12) can be found here.

[Anarchistguy]

Yes, it has (http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00008UZPD/qid=1121045115/sr=8-1/ref=pd_ka_0/701-9621651-3669925), but that's only English. There is also a French Version (http://www.amazon.fr/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000AG8K6/qid=1121045172/sr=8-1/ref=pd_ka_0/402-4623114-1788112) although I don't recommend getting that from France when you live in the french speaking part of Canada.

Oh, and the Trailer (http://www.ifilm.com/ifilmdetail/2454078?htv=12&htv=12) can be found here.

I already saw the trailer. That's how I got hooked. And about the french version of movies, that also goes for TV shows. For example, there are two french version of The Simpsons: the French from France one and the Canadian French one. Same goes for The Flintstones and King of the Hill.