
In the year 2154, 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 Delacourt, a 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 is backed into a corner, he agre... (Full plot summary below)
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In the year 2154, 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 Delacourt, a 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 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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| HeyUGuysJon LyusAn exciting and visually stunning film, one which perhaps holds too much to a familiar path, but which is undeniably thrilling. |
| Schmoes KnowMark EllisIf I was the Mayor of Hollywood for a day (or the president of Elysium), I'd give Blompkamp the "Star Wars" universe and say "take your pick, Champ...you've earned it." And then hope he picks a Boba Fett tale. |
| The Film StageDan MeccaThe big budget sci-fi action spectacle Elysium, written and directed by Neill Blomkamp and starring Matt Damon, serves as a master class in how to make stupid look smart. |
| Cinema SightWesley LovellWhile not the slam-dunk that his first film was, Neill Blomkamp has created a compelling vision of a wealth-dominated future. |
| Cinemalogue.comTodd JorgensonThe logic in the film's dystopian universe seems flimsy under moderate scrutiny. But at least it's ambitious in its attempt to mix sci-fi conventions with social commentary. |
| Reeling ReviewsLaura Clifford[Blomkamp] disappoints with his second outing, rehashing ideas from such films as "Total Recall" (Max's grimy apartment and factory job are just like Douglas Quaid's in last year's remake) with the same dusty, rusty aesthetic as "District 9." |
| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzVisionary sci-fi film, a highly political one, about the class divide. |
| Aisle SeatMike McGranaghanI have a soft spot for sci-fi movies that use the genre to investigate societal issues; this one does it extremely well. It's more provocative than political. |
| Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN)John BeifussBlomkamp has taken note of the growing gap between the world's have and have-nots and made it literal. |
| The AtlanticChristopher OrrThough Elysium is a testament to Blomkamp's extraordinary skill as a visual filmmaker, it does not speak nearly so well for his gifts as a writer. |