Equilibrium [Blu-ray + Digital HD]

Excellent film - Highly recommended - 5 stars - do I make my point? This film is amazing; full of action; full of exciting, ironic twists; and reminds a person of the book 1948. Scary though in that it is a mirror of what the recent Department of Homeland Security report said -- anyone not agreeing with the current government is a danger to society. The original report (as of recent the websites I have seen are watering it down after public outcry - or putting their own words in it to make the position of the document seem less offensive) labels these people as terrorists - read it! It is there in black and white! The report specifically mentions veterans as being potential terrorists! Again - try to find the original copy online - recently the websites are watering it down after public outcry. In Equilibrium, the personal thoughts and opinions of the individual are seen as a threat to the government head - called "The Father." This leads to the imprisonment of those who do not agree with the established system. Equilibrium presents us with a fictional society where emotion (hence private opinion as to what is best) is required to be sacrificed by individuals for the (government defined) public good. This film is a fictional, but harsh glimpse at what history has proven socialism always evolves into. The reason history has absolutely no record of a non-evil socialistic society is shown in portrayed here. Mankind has an inherent sense of greed and selfishness. Therefore, when an authoritative figure is set up to become the entity to distribute everyone's private goods among all society (socialism) - for a state of equilibrium - the fact that, "absolute power corrupts absolutely" rears its ugly head. The "father" in this film is so very typical of what "absolute corruption" results in: the "Father" forces his opinions on the masses, and (as in all recorded, historical instances) - allows only himself (and immediate friends) the very privileges he denies the citizens! The parallelism of this film - although a fictional world not yet existing - to historical accuracy is an amazing parallel to witness. Equilibrium also accurately defines the human emotions of greed and selfishness to be the cause of war. However, as seen here, these - always- are also the basis of evil regimes that kill their own citizens! What a paradox! This film accurately does show the way to combat these evils is NOT to sacrifice the rights of the individual and "spread the wealth around" b/c when individuality is lost, then existence becomes nothing but a play-toy for the few who wield the authority. The citizens become puppets living only gratify the indulgences of the privileged few. Get it - watch it - feel it - learn from it - be entertained by it - but do not let the truth behind this enjoyable film slip through your fingers. No wonder I heard so very little about this film in the news media!

I love the main actor guy...hes amazing...this movie reminds me of the matrix...i love the part where he saves that cute puppy!!! And i love it how he saves everybody at the end of the movie....its ok to feel, and its ok to be human...alot of people can learn something from this movie....

Easily one of my favorite movies of all time. I love the gun-kata style of combat, and the message of emotions how they affect how we act makes me think a good bit about myself.

I remember clearly in 2002 I saw a trailer for this movie, somehow no one recalls this movie. I on the other hand could not wait for this movie to come out, I actually went to the cinemas to see it...unfortunately it had been taken out already. Anyway, I saw it as soon as it was released on DVD; and let me tell you that when I saw it for the first time it blew me away. The Story, the Acting and the out of this world action sequences. Now 7 years later...It didn't feel the same, the movie however still stands as an exceptional Sci-Fi film, but not as superb as I remember. The problems with the movie are mainly "plot holes" some are passable and others are as big as the Milky Way. The movie's premise is of a world commencing from start after a 3rd World War. According to the brief prologue we are supposed to accept that there is only one last remaining "civilized" society, known as Liberia. In Liberia, every citizen must take a doze of a drug known as "Prozium". This drug inhibits the effect of a robotic/non emotional being. So technically speaking no one can or exhibit emotions..."why"? well according to the story of the movie, emotions like hate, greed, and anger caused War. Yet without Emotions we seize to exist as humans beings, it is an essential part of who we are. shortly in the movie we are introduced to John Preston (Christian Bale) a "Grammaton Cleric" (futuristic officer) he exhibits the persona of a man troubled by lost of someone and himself, his emotions that have been repressed are demonstrated quite well in dream sequences and thoughts. As for what happens...Its quite obvious, he accidentally lets the dose fall on the floor...And voila he begins to "feel" So, pretty much the movie is interesting and contains a potential plot. "So what's wrong with it"? Unfortunately the problem with the movie is the plot holes. As I had said these plot holes are quite noticeable. I will write a short list of some of the most obvious mistakes. Anyhow, the movie borrows alot from Fahrenheit 451, Brave New World, and even the city looks similar to Fritz Lang's "Metropolis. Now, all of these mistakes are not to be taken as a reason to ignore this movie; on the contraire, this movie has still so much more to offer. The astonishing "Gun Kata" the technique to fight with guns blew me away, it is by far the most original idea I have ever seen in an action movie. Not one scene involving the "Gun Kata" looks bad. The best asset in the movie is Bale, he brings so much to the role, he takes the Semi-Original story and gives it heart and a push that made the film a sleeper hit. This is a sci-fi vehicle at the most, but don't underestimate the directing of Kurt Wimer (who unfortunately directed a weaker film "Ultraviolet) he directed this movie so well for so little money. The entire cast gave a little to the story so we could forget in a way the mistakes in the movie. As well the sets and wardrobe are amazing, Preston's white suit, which resembles the morning suit of Bruce Lee in Fists of Fury, Gives a certain shine to action, it pretty much gives a splendor. With its Mistakes it still worth owning, classic modern science fiction at it's best. Some of the Mistakes ***Warning Spoilers Ahead*** 1) Preston at the end can somehow dodge 1,000 of bullets and still kill everyone with out a scratch. --POSSIBLE EXPLANATION-- Preston is the highest ranking officer, he is pretty much the best...but still come' on..Way to precise 2) Partridge is reading a book of Yates; earlier in the movie it's much smaller --POSSIBLE EXPLANATION-- The angle in which we see the book the first time makes the book look tiny...hey it can be possible 3) The character of Brent smiles all the time...Supposedly he takes the dose --POSSIBLE EXPLANATION-- Brent could have not taken the dose at all or his smile is a senseless smile..a soulless smile Trust me it goes on and on with plot holes...but it still has alot of heart and potential. The vest is the acting and not to mention the music, which soars so triumphantly. Too bad there isn't a soundtrack. Anyway as I said, It's a must have even if it has mistakes. MY PERSONAL RATING: 3 ½ OUT OF 5

BluRay版を購入 何度も何度も観た作品で 英語の発音がしっかりしているので 困らなかった てかそもそも 台詞なんてあんまり重要じゃない 私が観たいのはガンカタのシーンだけなのだから！ この画質でリベリオンを観ることが出来るなんて！

So i bought this in hopes in would play on my Xbox or ps4 but it would not because its Region A locked while i am on a different region - Tried to get another copy to see if its the same deal there and yes it is. Becareful to buy this its region locked.

Veramente un film stupendo, uno dei pochi che non ho proprio niente da dire perchè è impeccabile per me in ogni cosa. Da avere assolutamente per ogni amante del genere Fantascienza, effetti speciali fatti proprio bene bella storia, scene di combattimento girate benissimo e tanta azione. Spero che ci sarà un prossimo seguito di questo, perchè mi piacerebbe proprio. Un vero e proprio capolavoro cinematografico da ricordare. Spedizione perfetta come sempre da Amazon.

A very reasonable price for this product. Quality is good. Story of movie is very relevant in today's political scenario.

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