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Subject: Elysium (2013) Wed Apr 10, 2013 12:06 am
From the dude who directed District 9 ...
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In the year 2159 two classes of people exist: the very wealthy who live on a pristine man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest, who live on an overpopulated, ruined Earth. Secretary Rhodes (Jodie Foster), a hard line government official will stop at nothing to enforce anti-immigration laws and preserve the luxurious lifestyle of the citizens of Elysium. That doesn’t stop the people of Earth from trying to get in, by any means they can. When unlucky Max (Matt Damon) is backed into a corner, he agrees to take on a daunting mission that if successful will not only save his life, but could bring equality to these polarized worlds.
In theaters August 9.
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Subject: Re: Elysium (2013) Wed Apr 10, 2013 12:14 am
Sounds like social commentary masquerading as SF. No harm in that, though.
District 9 was pretty good, though I haven't seen it since it came out.
Largo's Shark 00 Agent
Posts : 10588 Member Since : 2011-03-14
Subject: Re: Elysium (2013) Wed Apr 10, 2013 12:17 am
I thought DISTRICT 9 was banal tripe. Heavy handed and obvious social commentary lacking wit, custom made for the video game generation.
Come back Frank J. Schaffner.
Jack Wade Head of Station
Posts : 2014 Member Since : 2011-03-15 Location : Uranus
Subject: Re: Elysium (2013) Wed Apr 10, 2013 12:20 am
Yeah. I think I'm more interested for the visuals. I liked District 9 but it sure wasn't subtle.
Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 00 Agent
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Subject: Re: Elysium (2013) Wed Apr 10, 2013 10:50 am
Largo's Shark wrote:
I thought DISTRICT 9 was banal tripe. Heavy handed and obvious social commentary lacking wit, custom made for the video game generation.
Yup. I didn't like it either.
Makeshift Python 00 Agent
Posts : 7656 Member Since : 2011-03-14 Location : You're the man now, dog!
In the year 2159 two classes of people exist: the very wealthy who live on a pristine man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest, who live on an overpopulated, ruined Earth. Secretary Rhodes (Jodie Foster), a hard line government official will stop at nothing to enforce anti-immigration laws and preserve the luxurious lifestyle of the citizens of Elysium. That doesn’t stop the people of Earth from trying to get in, by any means they can. When unlucky Max (Matt Damon) is backed into a corner, he agrees to take on a daunting mission that if successful will not only save his life, but could bring equality to these polarized worlds.
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