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Elysium is a 2013 American science fiction action-thriller film written, co-produced and directed by Neill Blomkamp and starring Matt Damon and Jodie Foster. It was released on August 9 , 2013 in both conventional and IMAX Digital theaters. Elysium is a co-production of Media Rights Capital and TriStar Pictures.
Critic Reviews (8)
"The budget's bigger and the special effects are slicker, but this is a blockbuster with a brain. Best enjoyed with a big helping of popcorn."Read full review ↗
"If you can ignore the three-four instances of inelegant preaching, Elysium is a blast from start to finish. There's not a dull moment here thanks to the gravelly editing. The production design is incredible, from all the gleaming futuristic hardware of the first world to the rusty crapware of the third world."Read full review ↗
"No matter how gripping, Elysium is no match for Blomkamp's hard-hitting District 9. Scenes of the protagonist Max running around, trying to get help from the thugs featured here, become repetitive."Read full review ↗
"Visually, Elysium looks stunning, the science fiction elements and the futuristic designs are innovative.While there is plenty of action, towards the end the film gravitates towards being a Hollywood actioner but the foundation laid earlier, gives it an edge. It is that 'extra' which Elysium has to offer in terms of socio-political issues that it raises which makes it a cut about the rest."Read full review ↗
"His debut feature, District 9 (2009), was one the more dynamic sci-fi epics in recent years. Embracing a similarly dazzling visual style, Neill Blomkamp envisions another dystopian future in this follow-up fantasy set in 2154 when Earth has become a gigantic ghetto."Read full review ↗
"All those who love the sci-fi genre will find the film entertaining, yet they will leave the theater with a sense of dissatisfaction as we haven't seen a classic piece of work in that genre for a long time. In terms of comparison with previous movies released this year, it is one of the best so far, but genuinely could have been better if Elysium would have manged to escape the constraints of convention."Read full review ↗
"Elysium is a big gun that aims and fires but misses its target by a mile."Read full review ↗
"This is a simplified and 21st century version of John Milton's Paradise Lost, wrapped in a very attractive pop sensibility."Read full review ↗
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- Release Date
- 27 September 2013
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Language
- English
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3 ratings from the community
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Story forms a great base in the first half creating high expectations but doesn't live up to it.... Before u realise movie is over... Believable concept though..
Elysium. Director of cult District 9, an interesting idea, big actors like Matt Damon and Jodie Foster, great looking visuals and sci-fi gadgets, all these raise your expectations to sky high. Elysium fails to meet these high expectations because Jodie Foster is wasted completely and Matt Damon's character despite all his powers does not come across as big hero who saved your world. Technically, Elysium is class apart with very good use of new ideas on future weapons and machinery but when it comes to drama and thrills, movie somewhat lacks the sharpness needed for a serious science fiction. Sharlto Copley as menacing sleeper agent Kruger does well but his character is given a bad turn in last few reels. I am going with good 7 out of 10 for Elysium. Despite its many flaws, it makes a good watch any day because of its spectacle of high standards.
