Review of Elysium (2013) by Thomas-Dexter P — 29 Mar 2015

There are some plot holes, nut in the end, Elysium manages to be exciting and sentimental.

This review of Elysium (2013) was written by Thomas-Dexter P on 29 Mar 2015.

Elysium has generally received positive reviews.

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