Elysium
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In the year 2154, the very wealthy live on a man-made space station while the rest of the population resides on a ruined Earth. A man takes on a mission that could bring equality to the polarized worlds.
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- jake.meyerDecember 18, 2025After living in 2025 USA, this movie is hard to watch. What was once presented as a post-apocalyptic civic breakdown now hits a little too close to home. It makes me feel both sad and ashamed.
- MacBobby ChibuzorJuly 12, 2025Really enjoyed this movie. Oh man.
- Mister ArnMay 18, 2025The movie has an interesting premise, but the characters are one-dimensional. The writers used childhood flashbacks to connect us with the hero, but it doesn't work.
- Q_ProfMay 11, 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.
- ApocMoraMarch 30, 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.
- John TankardJuly 4, 2025Epic film, the music score towards the end of the film with the videography is absolutely stellar....
- GnomeSliceOctober 13, 2025Not bad at all. A good showcase of how Blomkamp's style meets Hollywood.
- Lincoln and Blake FrankJune 13, 2025Lame seen it done better
- HakihikoMarch 2, 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.
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Elysium was released on August 7, 2013.
Elysium was directed by Neill Blomkamp.
Elysium has a runtime of 1h 49m.
Elysium was produced by Simon Kinberg, Neill Blomkamp, Bill Block.
In the year 2154, the very wealthy live on a man-made space station while the rest of the population resides on a ruined Earth. A man takes on a mission that could bring equality to the polarized worlds.
The key characters in Elysium are Max (Matt Damon), Delacourt (Jodie Foster), Kruger (Sharlto Copley).
Elysium is rated R.
Elysium is a Science Fiction, Drama, Action film.
Elysium has an audience rating of 5.8 out of 10.
Elysium had a budget of $115M.
Elysium has made $286.1M at the box office.