Review of Elysium (2013) by Ross A — 13 Aug 2014

This was pretty crappy. Although I do like the whole political angle it was taking. But as a movie... Not worth your time...

This review of Elysium (2013) was written by Ross A on 13 Aug 2014.

Elysium has generally received positive reviews.

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