Elizjum
Directed by Neill Blomkamp
- Q_Prof11 maja 2026This was a gritty raw sci-fi of how a bad future of corporate power and the people unfairly suffer until one destined special man is put in a position to do the right thing for the people suffering, to attempt to make it a better world. Matt Damon plays the part really well and hits home on the emotion, story line and direction. The rest of the crew in this movie on both the good and bad, do a great job bringing this story character and depth.
- ApocMora30 marca 2026Neat movie. I liked seeing a lot of the tech concepts shown, and the implications they may have. Most of the combat and events are super 'Hollywoodized' which tends to be wasted on me, especially shaky camera work and audio levels being all over the place at times (generally the audio balance was good). For sure a bit more brutal and grimdark than I tend to prefer as well.
- Hakihiko2 marca 2025Visually Striking but Narratively Shallow "Elysium" presents a fascinating vision of a dystopian future, blending gritty cyberpunk aesthetics with sharp social commentary. Neill Blomkamp delivers stunning visuals and intense action sequences, but the film struggles to balance its ambitious themes with a coherent and engaging narrative. Matt Damon gives a solid performance as the lead, bringing both physical intensity and emotional weight to his role. Sharlto Copley stands out as the unhinged and menacing Kruger, injecting energy into every scene he's in. Jodie Foster, however, feels underutilized, with a character that lacks depth despite her commanding screen presence. Visually, "Elysium" excels. The contrast between the overpopulated, decaying Earth and the pristine, utopian space station is striking, and the action is well-executed, with Blomkamp's signature blend of realism and sci-fi spectacle. The film's world-building is compelling, presenting a bleak but believable future driven by inequality and corporate greed. However, where "Elysium" falters is in its storytelling. The film introduces thought-provoking themes about class division, healthcare, and privilege but explores them in a shallow and overly simplistic way. The plot is predictable, and its heavy-handed approach to social commentary leaves little room for nuance. Character development also feels rushed, making it hard to connect with some of the key players. Despite its narrative shortcomings, "Elysium" remains an entertaining sci-fi action film with impressive visuals and strong performances. It may not fully realize its thought-provoking potential, but it's still worth a watch for fans of the genre.
Elizjum Trivia
Elizjum was released on 7 sierpnia 2013.
Elizjum was directed by Neill Blomkamp.
Elizjum has a runtime of 1 h 49 min.
Elizjum was produced by Simon Kinberg, Neill Blomkamp, Bill Block.
Jest rok 2154. Ludzie podzieleni są na dwie klasy społeczne: bogaczy żyjących w Elizjum, luksusowej stacji kosmicznej i pozostałych, walczących o przetrwanie na przeludnionej, zrujnowanej Ziemi. Sekretarz obrony Delacourt nie cofnie się przed niczym, by chronić beztroską egzystencję obywateli Elizjum - lecz także ludzi na Ziemi nic nie powstrzyma przed dostaniem się do Elizjum wszelkimi możliwymi sposobami. Max podejmuje śmiertelnie niebezpieczną misję, której celem jest zrównanie statusu tych dwóch światów.
The key characters in Elizjum are Max (Matt Damon), Delacourt (Jodie Foster), Kruger (Sharlto Copley).
Elizjum is rated 18.
Elizjum is a Sci-Fi, Action, Dramat film.
Elizjum has an audience rating of 5.8 out of 10.
Elizjum had a budget of 115 mln USD.
Elizjum has made 286,1 mln USD at the box office.