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Created Mar 13, 2010 05:59PM PST • Edited Mar 13, 2010 05:59PM PST

1. Quality

2. Summary

   Very Good 3.5

   Reminiscent of 1984 and Blade Runner, but with the modern action effects of the Matrix. Equilibrium delivers a futuristic totalitarian society riddled with internal struggles of the coolest killer around: Christian Bale. Not too cheesy despite a couple of close calls (daily doses of “Prozium” to calm the masses? Puhleeze), and in the end a very entertaining sleeper.

4. Acting

   Great 4.0

   Christian Bale was made for the role of John Preston. Calm, cool, collected at one moment; and genuine emotion the next. Deft maneuvers without too many slow-mo renditions made it possible to really enjoy his uncanny ability to kill under overwhelming circumstances.

5. Male Stars Great 4.0

6. Female Stars Great 4.0

7. Female Costars Great 4.0

8. Male Costars Great 4.0

10. Film

    Very Good 3.5

    Great action sequences, poetic discourse with an authentic appeal, big music, artistic cinematography, and Orwellian environs without too much of a “low budget” feel. Good balance with solid character study. Not too shabby of a blend for this type of film.

11. Direction Very Good 3.5

12. Play Very Good 3.5

13. Music Very Good 3.5

14. Visuals Very Good 3.5
15. Content

16. Edge

    Sordid 2.6

17. Sex Erotic 2.6

18. Violence Brutal 2.6

19. Rudeness Profane 2.6

21. Reality

    Supernatural 3.1

22. Circumstantial Supernatural 3.1

23. Biological Supernatural 3.1

24. Physical Supernatural 3.1