Aeon Flux (2005)

40 out of 48 people found the following review helpful:

Unusual Sci-Fi

Gromit from , 3rd July, 2006

First off, ignore the idiot who said that Theron is talentless. I don't know what planet he/she is on but I think that they were probably meaning to right a review of Halle Berry in Catwoman. Theron is certainly not a good reason to complain about this film. However I can understand why this movie has such mixed reviews, especially after reading the review by the fan of the original series (which I have never seen). It is very unusual indeed. So unusual in fact that I had to sit and ponder whether I actually enjoyed the experience or not. Its a film that I would say is aimed at hardcore sci-fi fans rather than your average movie goer (ie films such as Serenity and Underworld are much easier to consume). The world that Flux lives in is extremely odd on a number of levels - organic weapons and genetic communications being some of the more interesting elements. I think it would be fair to say that the world had me intregued and my wife confused (and possibly a little bored). The story is nothing to write home about, but it provides an adequate passing of 90 minutes. Its also nice to see the return of Johnny Lee Miller who in my opinion has been off our screens for far too long. All in all this is a good science fiction movie, albeit a little sterile and in need of 'darkening'. I'm marking it down by a couple of stars because of the terrible role that Pete Postlethwaite is forced to play - although the actor normally has me bowing to his pure talent his shuffling, snake-like, underdeveloped character in Aeon Flux lets both him and this film down massively. Otherwise, a worthy 90 minute watch for a sci-fi fan.

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21 out of 27 people found the following review helpful:

There Should be space to give minus Stars

I WANT MY MONEY BACK from BURNLEY,LANCASHIRE,ENGLAND, 15th April, 2007

DO NOT EVER,EVER ,EVER WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY ON THIS BAG OF B******S.IT IS THE WORST FILM EVER INFLICTED ON THE HUMAN RACE.NO PLOT,NO ACTING (AT ALL),THE EFFECTS ARE ABOUT AS GOOD AS ANYTHING MY 5 YEAR OLD NIECE COULD DRAW IN HER DRAWING BOOK.......I HATE MYSELF FOR WASTING 2 HOURS OF MY LIFE PUTTING UP WITH THIS RUBBISH..... PLEASE DO NOT WATCH THIS FILM

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11 out of 14 people found the following review helpful:

Disappointing

A Customer from Scotland, 6th June, 2006

Peter Chung's daring, experimental sci-fi series -- reimagined by some screenwriters and a director who don't appear to have liked the original. Imagine Bladerunner remade by your gran. The bleak urban technocracy of Chung's original Bregna is replaced by a clichéd garden-of-Eden Utopia with plastic plants. The Berlin Wall-esque division between the countries of Bregna and Monica has been removed (taking with it character motivation, atmosphere, and a huge amount of tension.) Brave performances by Theron and Csokas manage to lift this film from the gutter, but these talented actors are not given much to work with. There's a plot, of sorts, which mostly involves running around a lot and kicking people.

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10 out of 11 people found the following review helpful:

Now what can you say about this ?

Necroscope from Hampshire, 21st June, 2006

The story is lacking in so many elements, and the only thing I enjoyed, was seeing charlize Theron, in the different skin tight outfits. The action is mediocre, with a few good special effects... Worth watching if your a sci fi fan.

But don't expect 'Blade Runner'

Spend a sunday afternoon, watching it so that you can sleep through the dull parts.

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Stylish, clever, adventurous

A Customer from London, England, 28th July, 2008

Loved all of it. Loads of great action and really neat Sci-Fi ideas. Don't expect a typical action Sci-Fi plot, though. This plot revolves around one great mystery, and we're only let in on the ingenious secret just before the climactic showdown.

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6 out of 6 people found the following review helpful:

Amazing Title

Talsar from , 22nd July, 2008

I left this film on the shelf at my local rental store for almost 2 years, when i eventually got round to renting it, i was bowled over just how good it is!! :) If you like Sci-Fi this is a must see!

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Aeon Flux

Newtman from from Crowborough, 17th July, 2008

I am so glad that I didn't bother to see this at the cinema. It was truly awful.

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1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Arty and gorgeous

A Customer from Chesham, 7th July, 2008

Theron was magnificent; the story was strong and the visuals were literally out-of-this world. It was made by a European (mostly German) crew and it had the feel of a European art-house film. You could guess it had a female director - it felt like her take on a sci-fi action movie. It wouldn't surprise me if it appeals more to women than men - for example, the battle scenes looked like choreographed dance moves. If you are a creative sort of person, into colour and shape and art direction, then give this a go. I was transfixed by the visuals.

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