Elysium
Directed by Neill Blomkamp6.664%58%6.5
In het jaar 2159 bestaan er twee klassen: de zeer rijke mensen die op een ruimtestation met de naam Elysium wonen, en de rest, die op een overbevolkte Aarde moeten leven. Secretaris Rhodes is een hardvochtige regeringsleider die er alles aan doet om de luxe levensstijl van de bewoners van Elysium te beschermen. Nieuwe anti-immigratiewetten zijn dan ook het gevolg. Dat weerhoudt de Aardbewoners er echter niet van te proberen Elysium te bereiken. Op alle mogelijke manieren.
- Q_Prof11 mei 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 maart 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 maart 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.
Elysium Trivia
Elysium was released on 7 augustus 2013.
Elysium was directed by Neill Blomkamp.
Elysium has a runtime of 1 u, 49 m.
Elysium was produced by Simon Kinberg, Neill Blomkamp, Bill Block.
In het jaar 2159 bestaan er twee klassen: de zeer rijke mensen die op een ruimtestation met de naam Elysium wonen, en de rest, die op een overbevolkte Aarde moeten leven. Secretaris Rhodes is een hardvochtige regeringsleider die er alles aan doet om de luxe levensstijl van de bewoners van Elysium te beschermen. Nieuwe anti-immigratiewetten zijn dan ook het gevolg. Dat weerhoudt de Aardbewoners er echter niet van te proberen Elysium te bereiken. Op alle mogelijke manieren.
The key characters in Elysium are Max (Matt Damon), Delacourt (Jodie Foster), Kruger (Sharlto Copley).
Elysium is rated 16.
Elysium is a Sciencefiction, Action, Drama film.
Elysium has an audience rating of 5.8 out of 10.
Elysium had a budget of US$ 115 mln..
Elysium has made US$ 286,1 mln. at the box office.