Review of Æon Flux (2005) by Groundfisher — 26 Mar 2006

I went into this movie not having read any reviews. The ideas underpinning the plot are somewhat interesting. However, they are wasted by the film's poor pacing and lack of introspection. There are perhaps two good action sequences in this film, and more than two awful ones.

Theron is mis-cast here. This is not a role for her. She's not an Angelina Jolie in Tomb Raider or a Kate Beckinsale in Underworld who are both compelling to watch, even as one-dimensional characters, and who both come to epitomise the heavily stylised worlds in which the action takes place.

Theron looks out of place, and suffers from a mediocre script. This movie certainly had potential, but it just didn't work out. The narrative didn't flow, certain aspects of the plot are revealed too late or too soon or all at once.

A half-decent story is spoiled not be a lack of coherence, but a lack of consistency. That's my opinion, anyway.