Aeon Flux
Directed by Karyn Kusama400 years into the future, disease has wiped out the majority of the world's population, except one walled city, Bregna, ruled by a congress of scientists. When Æon Flux, the top operative in the underground 'Monican' rebellion, is sent on a mission to kill a government leader, she uncovers a world of secrets.
Aeon Flux Ratings & Reviews
- Paul SchwartzAugust 26, 2025Good movie. Girl Power before Girl Power was forced upon us
- RichyEOctober 25, 2025Enjoyed it, but something was missing and I felt it the whole way through. Charlize Theron slinks through this dystopian sci-fi as a rebel assassin in a future ruled by scientists and secrets. The setup is solid: sleek visuals, bio tech weirdness and a plot that hints at deeper philosophical questions. There’s action, intrigue and a touch of body horror, all wrapped in a glossy, early 2000's shell. But for all its style, it never quite lands emotionally. The worldbuilding feels rushed, the characters undercooked and the pacing oddly mechanical. It’s like watching a beautifully choreographed dance where the music’s just slightly off. Theron gives it her all and the costumes and sets are genuinely striking, but the film never fully taps into the surreal edge of the original MTV series. It plays it safe when it could’ve gone full fever dream. Still, I watched it, I liked parts of it and it earns a spot in the “almost cult classic” pile. Just wish it had leaned harder into its weirdness.
