Equilibrium
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- Synopsis
- In a futuristic society, a strict government forcibly suppresses emotions and their outlets art, music, books -- by administering a mind-altering drug. Its Agent John Prestons (Christian Bale) job to punish anyone who disobeys the laws....
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- Starring
- Christian Bale, Emily Watson, Taye Diggs, Angus MacFadyen, Sean Bean
- Director(s)
- Kurt Wimmer
- Distributor(s)
- Miramax
- MPAA Rating
- R
- Runtime
- 107 min.
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Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites
Would be a mindless action picture, except that it has a mind. It doesn't do a lot of deep thinking, but unlike many futuristic combos of sf and f/x, it does make a statement:Read the full review
The Onion (A.V. Club) | Nathan RabinAdd Critic to Favorites
A terrific cast, stylish direction, and elegantly choreographed mayhem help make it far better than it might have been -- Though ultimately silly, Equilibrium's shopworn but stylish synthesis of ammo and ideas is surprisingly engrossing.Read the full review
USA Today | Claudia PuigAdd Critic to Favorites
The martial-arts sequences take this prosaic thriller to a higher level.Read the full review
