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Equilibrium (2002)

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Reviews Counted:81

Fresh:29

Rotten:52

Average Rating:4.7/10

Consensus: Equilibrium is a reheated mishmash of other sci-fi movies.

Rated: R [See Full Rating] for violence

Runtime: 1 hr 47 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Theatrical Release:Dec 6, 2002 Limited

Box Office: $1,050,459

Synopsis: Director Kurt Wimmer (ULTRAVIOLET) injects style into this sci-fi/action film that channels the visual energy of THE MATRIX and invokes the politics of BRAVE NEW WORLD. In a futuristic society... Director Kurt Wimmer (ULTRAVIOLET) injects style into this sci-fi/action film that channels the visual energy of THE MATRIX and invokes the politics of BRAVE NEW WORLD. In a futuristic society where the government requires citizens to stay tranquil and submissive by taking a psychological drug, people no longer have emotions. Because of this, there are no more wars, but there is also no literature, music, or art of any kind. But when an enforcement agent (Christian Bale, THE DARK KNIGHT) realizes that peaceful oblivion may not be the answer, he thinks about overthrowing his oppressors. EQUILIBRIUM’s cast also includes Sean Bean (THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING), Taye Diggs (CHICAGO), William Fichtner (PRISON BREAK), and Emily Watson (RED DRAGON). [More]

Starring: Christian Bale, Sean Bean, Taye Diggs, William Fichtner

Starring: Christian Bale, Sean Bean, Taye Diggs, William Fichtner, Emily Watson, Angus MacFadyen

Director: Kurt Wimmer

Director: Kurt Wimmer
Screenwriter: Kurt Wimmer
Studio: Dimension Films

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May 13, 2003

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  • Delivering awesome high-tech action in the power-packed style of THE MATRIX and MINORITY REPORT, EQUILIBRIUM stars Christian Bale (REIGN OF FIRE) and Taye Diggs (CHICAGO) in a thrilling look at a future where the only crime is being human! In an attempt to end wars and maintain peace, humankind has outlawed the things that trigger emotion -- literature, music, and art. To uphold the law, a special breed of police is assigned to eliminate all transgressors. But when the top enforcer (Bale) misses a dose of an emotion-blocking drug, he begins to realize that things are not as they seem! Also starring Sean Bean (THE LORD OF THE RINGS) and Emily Watson (RED DRAGON).
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    Full Review Source: Cinema Crazed | comment Comment
    04/29/09
    Felix Vasquez Jr.
    Felix Vasquez Jr.
    Cinema Crazed

    Who knew that a reunion of Metroland stars Bale and Watson could yield something so downright nutty?

    Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com | comment Comment
    01/31/09
    Michael Dequina
    Michael Dequina
    TheMovieReport.com

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    Full Review Source: Sacramento News & Review | comment Comment
    08/07/08
    Mark Halverson
    Mark Halverson
    Sacramento News & Review

    An engaging ride, with some quicksilver moves.

    Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
    07/30/07
    Rob Gonsalves
    Rob Gonsalves
    eFilmCritic.com
    N/R

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    Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
    01/26/06
    Time Out

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    Full Review Source: Film Threat | comment Comment
    12/06/05
    Film Threat

    It only adds unneeded celluloid to an increasingly tired genre!

    Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | comment Comment
    01/24/05
    Dennis Schwartz
    Dennis Schwartz
    Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    C’est un film qui rivalise avec les plus gros blockbusters hollywoodiens. Je l’ai trouvé beaucoup plus satisfaisant que The Matrix Reloaded.

    Full Review Source: Panorama | comment Comment
    12/16/04
    Louis-Jérôme Cloutier
    Louis-Jérôme Cloutier
    Panorama

    ... Equilibrium is one of the better action/sci-fi movies of the year ...

    Full Review Source: Star-Democrat (Easton, MD) | comment Comment
    01/06/04
    Greg Maki
    Greg Maki
    Star-Democrat (Easton, MD)

    If you were disappointed by recent sci-fi actioners like Terminator 3, then you’d probably be pleasantly surprised by this underappreciated movie . . .

    Full Review Source: Sci-Fi Movie Page | comment Comment
    09/18/03
    James O'Ehley
    James O'Ehley
    Sci-Fi Movie Page

    Wimmer delivers the already labored story with the subtlety of a sledgehammer.

    Full Review Source: Las Vegas Weekly | comment Comment
    09/06/03
    Josh Bell
    Josh Bell
    Las Vegas Weekly

    50% homage to the classic science fiction touchstones and 50% damn solid in its own right.

    Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
    08/08/03
    Scott Weinberg
    Scott Weinberg
    eFilmCritic.com

    Apesar de obviamente inspirado em Matrix (para não citar 1984 e Fahrenheit 451, entre outros), o filme convence graças ao interessante dilema emocional de seu protagonista e às intensas coreografias das seqüências de ação.

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    06/27/03
    Pablo Villaca
    Pablo Villaca
    Cinema em Cena

    An entertaining but unspectacular film. Pretty goofy at times - but the slick and gleefully self-indulgent violence will not disappoint the action fan.

    Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment 1 Comment
    05/19/03
    Brian Mckay
    Brian Mckay
    eFilmCritic.com
    N/R

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    Full Review Source: BlackFilm.com | comment Comment
    05/13/03
    Wilson Morales
    Wilson Morales
    BlackFilm.com

    Enjoyable hogwash.

    Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
    04/21/03
    Adam Smith
    Adam Smith
    Empire Magazine

    'Equilibrium' succeeds primarily because of Christian Bale's uncanny ability to project the awakening soul of the character he portrays.

    Full Review Source: ReelTalk Movie Reviews | comment Comment
    04/07/03
    Betty Jo Tucker
    Betty Jo Tucker
    ReelTalk Movie Reviews

    You could rant at me for hours all the reasons it sucks, and I'd probably agree with most of them -- but the point is, I had fun.

    Full Review Source: UK Critic | comment 1 Comment
    04/02/03
    Ian Waldron-Mantgani
    Ian Waldron-Mantgani
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    N/R

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    03/25/03
    Guardian [UK]
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    Full Review Source: This is London | comment Comment
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