Equilibrium

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Equilibrium

(2002)

 

 

 

Plot

 

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. Clerick John Preston (Bale) is a top ranking government agent responsible for destroying those who resist the rules. Whe 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.

 

Directed by

Kurt Wimmer

 

Writing credits

Kurt Wimmer (written by)

 

 

Cast (in credits order)

 

Dominic Purcell .... Seamus {john Doe fame}

Christian Bale .... John Preston

Sean Bean .... Partridge

Christian Kahrmann .... Officer in Charge

John Keogh (I) .... Chemist

Sean Pertwee .... Father

William Fichtner .... Jurgen

Angus MacFadyen .... Dupont

David Barrash .... Evidentiary Storage Officer

Dirk Martens (I) .... Gate Guard

Taye Diggs .... Brandt

Matthew Harbour .... Robbie Preston

Maria Pia Calzone .... Preston's Wife

Emily Siewert .... Lisa Preston

Emily Watson .... Mary O'Brien

 

I watched this film last night, it seems to be like a cross between 'Brave New World' - 'Dark City' -'1984' - 'Fahrenheit 451' and a bit of 'Matrix' . although the plot is simple and predictable, the fight sequences with the guns is beautifully choreographed. There are some mind blowing scenes that go beyond the Matrix encounters.

 

The film is dark and menacing at times but made me want to see more:

 

Recommended in my books to anyone

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I'd be dead the first day, in this film. To to many emotions here

 

Sounds like a move for HOMER. :huh:

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I've watched this movie 3 times now. I love it !!!