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Equilibrium [2003]
from Momentum Pictures
starring Christian Bale, Sean Bean, Emily Watson, Taye Diggs, Dominic Purcell
directed by Kurt Wimmer

Features:

• PAL

Editorial Review:

A broad science fiction thriller in a classic vein, Equilibrium takes a respectable stab at a Fahrenheit 451-like cautionary fable. The story finds Earth's post-World War III humankind in a state of severe emotional repression; if no-one feels anything, no-one will be inspired by dark passions to attack their neighbours. Writer-director Kurt Wimmer's monochromatic, Metropolis-influenced cityscape provides an excellent backdrop to the heavy-handed mission of John Preston (Christian Bale), a top cop who busts "sense offenders" and crushes sentimental, sensual, and artistic relics from a bygone era. Predictably, Preston becomes intrigued by his victims and that which they die to cherish; he stops taking his mandatory, mood-flattening drug and is even aroused by a doomed prisoner (Emily Watson). Wimmer's wrongheaded martial arts/duelling guns motif is sheer silliness (a battle over a puppy doesn't help), but Equilibrium should be seen for Bale's moving performance as a man shocked back to human feeling. --Tom Keogh

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• Excellent value for money
  Always wanted to buy this but had second thoughts about the price,bought this along with The Prestige and Equilibrium as part of the 3 for 10 offer.
  Speedy delivery and great value for money!

• 1984 with a happy ending
  1984 was a fascinating story, but it was so depressing. Equilibrium is 1984 but for the new century. The fight scenes, all but the last one anyway, were awesome. It was cool the way everyones emotions were hidden, but you could see them slipping out, even when they were taking their emotion-suppressing medication.

• ONE OF THE BEST FILMS I HAVE EVER SEEN...
  ...and proof that Christian Bale can play ANY role. The story copys the film "Fahrenheit 451". Excellent visual style and an excellent cast make this one a whole lot better than the "original". The finale will leave you stunned with an open mouth.

• One of my favourite films!
  It's a shame this film wasn't a bigger hit when it was first released. It has everything for the action/sci-fi flick fans, and good story for the drama fans. A fine contribution to the near-future genre and a very underrated film!

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