Review of Equilibrium (2002) by Andy O — 27 Apr 2011
In a post-WW3 world, emotions are prohibited. After all, without anger, jealousy - even love and attachment - there can never be another war.
A good idea, but there are always those who want to feel like they are alive. The ones who want to feel.
The Clerics are the highest and the best when it comes to taking down sense offenders. John Preston (Christian Bale) is the cream on top. He doesn't feel a thing. He gets the job done. He can tell if you're feeling.
The premise and the idea behind the story are strong, and with an execution like this movie's, you can't help but think about films like "Matrix" a little bit. This is not quite as mind-blowing, but still a very good movie.
The battle choreographies are beautiful, yet simple, and the emotional journey of Preston is amazing to behold. In the middle of mind-numbing brain washing and emotionless cleansing groups, there are incredibly touching moments in between. Like the one with Preston and the puppy; that scene always makes me feel all squishy inside.
My recommendation: if you like sci-fi or action just one bit, watch this!
This review of Equilibrium (2002) was written by Andy O on 27 Apr 2011.
Equilibrium has generally received positive reviews.
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