Intelligent, exhilarating, a brilliant sci-fi film.
Following District 9 Neill Blomkamp had to pull out all the stops on his next film to continue impressing audiences and cement his position as an excellent sci-fi direct. With Elysium he has done precisely that.
Based in 2154, the wealthiest of the human population now live on a space-station called Elysium. Disease and suffering has been eradicated and they live in a life of luxury. Earth itself is over-populated and ruined. What makes this film different and particularly interesting is the portrayal of both a utopian and dystopian futures.
The visual styling of the dystopian earth is instantly recognisable as a Blomkamp world, similarities between it and the scenes in District 9 can be seen right down to the design of the weapons. It is a style that makes for very believable sci-fi.
Matt Damon once again puts in a great performance, but it is Sharlto Copley(District 9) in the role of the baddie called ‘Kruger’ who really steals the show. Every time he is part of a scene he commands all of your attention as a viewer. It’s a starkly different character and personality to the role Copley played in District 9, and a credit to his acting prowess.
I was fully entertained by this film. A brilliant sci-fi and the best part is that it’s an action film too! What more could you ask for?
I fully recommend this film.
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