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I just saw this movie, called "Equilibrium" |
 Sep 15 2008, 02:53 PM
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Equilibrium Trailer
I just watched this movie with a friend. You may have seen it, it's a few years old, but I thought it was excellent. I was very surprised I've never heard of it before. It's basically the book "1984" combined with "Farenheit 451" and "The Matrix." |
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Sep 15 2008, 05:03 PM
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Some of the music in the background is quite good,especially in the second half.
It repays a second watch, and you are right to the point about its sources I think. Z -------------------- Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one should be silent.
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Sep 15 2008, 08:24 PM
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Looks great - just the sort of fantasy/matrix stuff I enjoy .... hope I can get it on dvd over here in Aussieland!
-------------------- do what you will, but harm not yourself or any other
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Sep 16 2008, 09:08 PM
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Venting Addict Group: Members Posts: 954 Joined: 21-October 07 From: Central NSW Australia Member No.: 173 |
Yep - got it at video ezi .......thought the action and well choreographed fight scenes were very good, but the theme/story line didn't grab me too much - thought the suppresson of emotion based feelings was a bit far-fetched and contained contradictions e.g. the 'enforcers troops' were motivated by...????
Nevertheless, definitely worth viewing! -------------------- do what you will, but harm not yourself or any other
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Sep 17 2008, 09:38 AM
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I have it on DVD, and every time I watch it, I find additional things to admire about the story itself (action scenes aside), but then that is just me.
Z -------------------- Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one should be silent.
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Sep 17 2008, 10:32 AM
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QUOTE (Quietmike @ Sep 16 2008, 10:08 PM)  Yep - got it at video ezi .......thought the action and well choreographed fight scenes were very good, but the theme/story line didn't grab me too much - thought the suppresson of emotion based feelings was a bit far-fetched and contained contradictions e.g. the 'enforcers troops' were motivated by...???? Nevertheless, definitely worth viewing! I thought so too at first, but then i realized that they really didn't need emotion. They were just acting in the way they were conditioned to act. Like hardwiring a robot or something. But then it does seem as though Father himself has emotion... it's an interesting thought... |
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Sep 17 2008, 11:23 PM
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QUOTE (Sphinx @ Sep 18 2008, 01:32 AM) I thought so too at first, but then i realized that they really didn't need emotion. They were just acting in the way they were conditioned to act. Like hardwiring a robot or something. But then it does seem as though Father himself has emotion... it's an interesting thought... Yes - that thought hit me in the "showdown" scene - the "father" was obviously very emotional about the situation and impending doom!!! And I see what you mean about 'almost robotic', but (without labouring the point) they were evidencing anger and hostility at the undergound folk even as t hey exterminated them, which is indicative of an emotionally driven response? I also agree with Z that there\s something new to see each time you view it - I saw it twice, then had to return the DVD - may have to get it out again later.... Good to share viewpoints!!  -------------------- do what you will, but harm not yourself or any other
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