Equilibrium

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A broad science fiction thriller in a classic vein, Equilibrium takes a respectable stab at a Fahrenheit 451-like cautionary fable. The story finds Earth's post-World War III humankind in a state of severe emotional repression: If no one feels anything, no one will be inspired by dark passions to attack their neighbors. Writer-director Kurt Wimmer's monochromatic, Metropolis-influenced cityscape provides an excellent backdrop to the heavy-handed mission of John Preston (Christian Bale), a top cop who busts "sense offenders" and crushes sentimental, sensual, and artistic relics from a bygone era. Predictably, Preston becomes intrigued by his victims and that which they die to cherish; he stops taking his mandatory, mood-flattening drug and is even aroused by a doomed prisoner (Emily Watson). Wimmer's wrongheaded martial arts/dueling guns motif is sheer silliness (a battle over a puppy doesn't help), but Equilibrium should be seen for Bale's moving performance as a man shocked back to human feeling. --Tom Keogh

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Delivering awesome high-tech action in the power-packed style of THE MATRIX and MINORITY REPORT, EQUILIBRIUM stars Christian Bale (REIGN OF FIRE) and Taye Diggs (CHICAGO) in a thrilling look at a future where the only crime is being human! In an attempt to end wars and maintain peace, humankind has outlawed the things that trigger emotion -- literature, music, and art. To uphold the law, a special breed of police is assigned to eliminate all transgressors. But when the top enforcer (Bale) misses a dose of an emotion-blocking drug, he begins to realize that things are not as they seem! Also starring Sean Bean (THE LORD OF THE RINGS) and Emily Watson (RED DRAGON).

Customer Reviews:

impressive.......2007-09-10

if you liked the matrix than this movie is right up your alley. christian bale is the lead actor and does a great job as a sense offense officer and then actually an offender. this movie makes you think of big brother or 1984 great movie. it is easy to picture yourself in this story line and his reactions are very real.

A new generation SCI-FI dramas with fast packaged action! a classic along with Matrix.......2007-09-03

It looks like Matrix marked a new age for Sci-Fi movies by showing deep phylosophycal drama, fast paced action sequences, complex martial arts ballets and doomy/gloomy societies. Anyhow, if you want these ingredients in a sci-fi movie I invite to buy this one! The main plot exposes us to a very good human question as to whether will we be able to annihilate war by supressing our own feelings...Like or not, it is a valid point of view. Very good political view of a not-so-far future and a resistance which tries to gives us back our humanity. The fight sequences, thou not having the complexity of those of Matrix they are really good because they have martial arts and gun shoots everywhere. If you are also looking for very emotional performances take Bale's and Watson's lookings at each other. I highly recommended movie that I am totally satisfied of and if you are a good sci-fi fan just like me, go and get it!

Better than "The Matrix".......2007-09-01

This movie is, in some ways, better than "The Matrix". It definitely gets you thinking about what is important in life, and all the actors are fantastic in their roles. "Equilibrium" is a really nice find among underrated movies.

Very derivitive.......2007-08-21

The movie was okay in itself, but for virtually the entire viewing I felt I was watching scenes that were re done from other movies. I saw Metropolis, V is for Vendetta, The Matrix, Ultraviolet and Logan's Run to name some of them. It wasn't a bad film, but there was nothing original in it and some of the "spectacular gun battles and fight scenes" described on the box were simply laughable in their execution. All in all, I would recommend watching it, but I question those who say they fell in love with this film or those that state this is the greatest film of all time. It was an hour and 47 minutes of fair entertainment. Not great - not terrible. Just a nice diversion.

An Okay Movie.......2007-08-21

Equilibrium is a movie that portrays a world where human emotion is forbidden. Society is vaccinated with serums to suppress and control human feeling. When one militaristic elite misses his required dose he discovers the beauty of human emotion. Armed by his emotions he decides to destroy the "Big Brother" system he once protected.
The overall concept of the movie sounds interesting; however, the lines and overall story plot were shallow. The characters in the movie lacked depth. It seemed like the director just wanted to focus on the fighting scenes rather than showing any meaningful dialogue between the characters.
The fighting sequences were pretty amazing though. They were artistic and compared to most action movies very unique.
The movie was not as amazing as I expected but at the same time not a complete disappointment.

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Chemistry: Introduction To Equilibrium Problems
Starring: Frank Cardulla
Manufacturer: Tell ME Why Sales Co.
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B0002I83MM
Release Date: 2004-06-22

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impressive
A new generation SCI-FI dramas with fast packaged action! a classic along with Matrix
Better than "The Matrix"
Very derivitive
An Okay Movie

Equilibrium [Region 2]

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