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Equilibrium

Actor(s): Christian Bale, Emily Watson, Taye Diggs, Angus MacFadyen, Sean Bean
Director(s): Kurt Wimmer
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Details

MPAA Rating: R
Content Advisory: Graphic Violence, Adult Situations, Not For Children, Adult Language, Sci-Fi Violence
Movie Release: 2002
DVD Release: 05/13/2003
Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV - Closed Captioned
Edition: Dual Layered
Audio Tracks: English
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 47 mins
Studio: Dimension
Members Wishing: 30
Genres: Science Fiction, Sci-Fi Action, Psychological Sci-Fi

Synopsis

A man who dares to feel finds his life in danger in this cautionary science fiction drama. In the future, after a Third World War has decimated much of the Earth's population, a new nation known as Libria rises up under the unquestioned leadership of Dupont (Angus MacFadyen). Believing human emotions and their expression were to blame for the failings of past societies, The Father has decreed that all citizens must take a daily dose of Prozia II, a drug which levels out the emotional landscape, and that all forms of creative expression are against the law; violating either regulation can be punished by death. John Preston (Christian Bale) is a Grammaton, an elite law enforcement officer who tracks down and punishes "sense offenders." One day, Preston accidentally fails to take his Prozia II, and for the first time begins experiencing emotions himself. Preston becomes aware of an underground of rebels who refuse to take their medication and have embraced art and literature, and he finds himself becoming infatuated with one of their number, Mary O'Brian (Emily Watson). Equilibrium is the second feature-length directorial effort from Kurt Wimmer, whose screenwriting credits include The Thomas Crown Affair and Sphere. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Cast

Christian Bale - John Preston
Emily Watson - Mary O'Brian
Taye Diggs - Brandt
Angus MacFadyen - Dupont
Sean Bean - Partridge

Editorial Review

Though an extremely limited theatrical release may have kept many viewers from seeing director Kurt Wimmer's ominous sci-fi effort during its original run, adventurous sci-fi buffs will no doubt be pleased with Disney/Buena Vista's solid DVD presentation of this overlooked gem. The feature is presented in 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen and accompanied by audio rendered in closed-captioned English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround. In addition to a director's audio commentary track, a second audio commentary offers both Wimmer and producer Lucas Foster. When viewers are done listening to the commentary, they can take a look behind the scenes with a featurette entitled "Finding Equilibrium." ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Member Reviews

Robert L. - DAVIS, WV wrote on 11/8/2008...

1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

WOW. I belive this to be one of the best underated movies I have seen in a long time, I didnt even hear about it when it was released. found it when I was over the road truck driver.

Excelent action, good story ( a take on Ferenheight 451 ), screen shots look beliveable, you could find yourself taken into the movie.

Justin R. - HOLLEY, NY wrote on 12/7/2007...

1 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.

This movie kind of fell into my lap one day. I watched it once and fell in love. It's a movie which is in the same line as a 1984 or Brazil. The big difference is however the expertly done action sequences, each one has it's own special "Oh Wow" moment. You get caught up in Bale's acting as he slowly, although unwillingly, begins to experience things he's always experienced but in a new light. The story is kind of thin, but you just get engrossed in the acting and action sequences. This is one you'll want to watch again.