Elysium (2013)

[bigburner]

This is a film with a lot of promise but unfortunately it just doesn't deliver. The video is fantastic but it can't disguise the fact that the plot is formulaic and predictable. And why oh why must every American blockbuster include at least 10,000 rounds of ammunition being fired?

It's a terrible thing to say but I came away wishing that the film had been made for all those intelligent types living on Elysium rather than for all those dummies living on Earth.

Nigel.

[George Bellefontaine]

Yes, critics were not to kind. Still, I'm a Damon fan so it will likely end up in my Damon collection.

[wkhanna]

IMNSOH, director Neill Blomkamp's "Distrtic 9" was one of the best movies, let alone sci-fi, that i have seen.

Sorry to hear you are not 'tickled pink' over this one, Nigel.
But as Sir George states, i too will likely still see this film at some point as I love this genre.

[madmac]

I spun this on DVD yesterday and enjoyed it to a certain degree. Damon saves this film really. Jodie Foster really does not work out well in this film. She doesn't make that good of a villain acting wise. I could think of a lot of other actresses that could have worked out far better. I'm actually surprised that she took on this role.

This film is somewhat entertaining but that's all it is......... 6/10 stars for an 'ok' SiFi flick.

[alebonau]

I liked the movie, but then I tend to like post apocalyptic movies. interesting movie none the less