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Storyline

In a dystopian future, a totalitarian regime maintains peace by subduing the populace with a drug, and displays of emotion are punishable by death. A man in charge of enforcing the law rises to overthrow the system.

Released

2002-12-06
Revenue

$5,400,000
Budget

$20,000,000
Runtime

1hr 47m
Genre

Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Status

Released
Language

English
7.3
Production

Blue Tulip Productions, Dimension Films

Crew

Kurt Wimmer

Director

Kurt Wimmer

Screenplay

Jan de Bont

Producer

Keywords:

martial arts resistance dystopia fascism anti hero totalitarian regime destroy phasing book burning outlaw urban setting government agent

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Cast

Christian Bale

John Preston

Taye Diggs

Brandt

Angus Macfadyen

Dupont

Matthew Harbour

Robbie Preston

Sean Bean

Errol Partridge

Emily Watson

Mary O'Brien

Sean Pertwee

Father

Emily Siewert

Lisa Preston

Maria Pia Calzone

Preston's Wife

Dominic Purcell

Seamus

William Fichtner

Jürgen

David Hemmings

Proctor

David Barrash

Evidentiary Storage Officer

Christian Kahrmann

Officer in Charge

John Keogh

Chemist

Dirk Martens

Gate Guard

Florian Fitz

Guard

Francesco Cabras

Rebel Leader

Brian Conley

Reading Room Proprietor

Anatole Taubman

Crematory Technician

Kurt Wimmer

Rebel Victim

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Reviews for Equilibrium

A Review by DanDare 5

Written by DanDare on 2018-04-19

Set in an Orwellian Dystopian future after a nasty world war 3 in the early part of the 21st century. The population are forced to take drug... read more

A Review by Ruuz 8

Written by Ruuz on 2018-10-26

So there's a pretty decent chance that _Equilibrium_ doesn't have an original bone in its entire makeup, but I still just **love **it. _F... read more

A Review by John Chard 8

Written by John Chard on 2020-07-10

Mankind united with infinitely greater purpose in pursuit of war than he ever did in pursuit of peace. Equilibrium is written and directe... read more

Mankind united with infinitely greater purpose in pursuit of war than he ever did in pursuit of peace. Equilibrium is written and directed by Kurt Wimmer and stars Christian Bale, Taye Diggs, Emily Watson and Angus Macfadyen. Bale plays John Preston, an enforcement Cleric in Libria, a dystopian future where forms of emotional expression are deemed illegal. All citizens of Libria are required to inject drugs (known as Prozium) to suppress emotions. However, Preston misses one of his doses and starts to become emotionally conflicted about the world he now lives in. Welcome to a dystopian world where art is banned, music destroyed and basic emotions illegal. A world where Christian Bale looks cool in long black coats and "Gun-Kata" martial artistry is the order of the day. It's impossible to write a review for Equilibrium without mentioning the film it so dearly wants to be, "The Matrix". That it's not nearly as good as that film in terms of story and action is no reason to do it down. What is not in doubt is that the story here is indeed weak, very much so - in fact it appears that Wimmer has merely cribbed elements from notable moments of sci-fi morality works before it - and then cloaked it in a whirling big bang montage of attention grabbing set pieces. But honestly, those set pieces are alone worth spending time with this movie for. It's standard sci-fi shenanigans for the most part. We have the ruling body of the country, all very fascist and with a badge that looks unsurprisingly Swastika like. A cop character finding a conscience and turning into a rebel on the loose. The underground resistance. And of course the twist ending as the reveal, and plot strands, come together for one final (brilliant) bout of carnage. So yes, it's rammed full of clichés. But it is exciting energised fun. Stylish fun, in fact. Even if at the core it's awash with unimaginative writing. Brain checked at the door for this one then, enjoy. 8/10

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A Review by DanDare

Set in an Orwellian Dystopian future after a nasty world war 3 in the early part of the 21st century. The population are forced to take drugs that suppress their emotions. You see emotions causes conflict and war. However some people exh...

A Review by DanDare 5

Written by DanDare on 2018-04-19

A Review by Ruuz 8

Written by Ruuz on 2018-10-26

So there's a pretty decent chance that _Equilibrium_ doesn't have an original bone in its entire makeup, but I still just **love **it. _Final rating:★★★★ - Very strong appeal. A personal favourite....