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If u like matrix or all out action films i strongly suggest u watch this film....in one word all i can say is 'excellent':)
If u've already seen this tell me wot u think of it?
Yeah it was pretty damn good. I was actually expecting more action than storyline but it seemed to be the other way around.
I rented this movie on the suggestion that if you liked the matrix you would like this movie. But I thought it sucked, this plot line has been done so many times, Guy works for the system, guy learns system is bad, guy rebels against the system. The only similarity I found in it to the Matrix was the clothing. Granted there were 3 good but short fight scenes but other than that I found my self utterly bored with this.
i saw it a while ago, a good 3 months... but from what i remember, although i think it left it open for a sequel as i wanted to see and know soo much more....
"Items recently banned for "sense crimes" 100 copies of Neocron"
watched the movie a few months ago and i really really loved it
though my parents didnt, for some reason
anyhow, if you like brave new world/1984 you will love this movie
PEACE OUT :P
I never even heard or saw any review's/adverts on this film yet its quality....reloaded killer me thinks, as reloaded is a bit story focused :(
Cryotchekk
07-08-03, 22:02
Originally posted by massic
I rented this movie on the suggestion that if you liked the matrix you would like this movie. But I thought it sucked, this plot line has been done so many times, Guy works for the system, guy learns system is bad, guy rebels against the system. The only similarity I found in it to the Matrix was the clothing. Granted there were 3 good but short fight scenes but other than that I found my self utterly bored with this.
the plot was great!
look at it, its set in a world with no war but everyone is alike, there is a system keeping the world peacful. it is reflecting ************'ism to a modern world, everyone i the ideal citezen, ruled by a corupt leader.
the rebel against the system when the dude learns to feel, in the end they scrifice no war for individuality. they start a war against it. the government in this has been defeated by the very thing it has tried to erradicte.
this film was truely great, you just need to be intelligent to understand it.
Story was not that great or lets say not original enought, but the fight scenes were very impressive. I watched it recently just for the fight scenes, they are somehow very refreshing compared to all that stuff we usualy see in action movies.
Cryotchekk
07-08-03, 22:10
Originally posted by Lucjan
Story was not that great or lets say not original enought, but the fight scenes were very impressive. I watched it recently just for the fight scenes, they are somehow very refreshing compared to all that stuff we usualy see in action movies.
what!!!!!! ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
how many other films u know with a story like this?
Originally posted by alig
I never even heard or saw any review's/adverts on this film yet its quality....reloaded killer me thinks, as reloaded is a bit story focused :(
its because it isnt/wasnt a major movie and it had only a low budget ( around 10-20M USD )
it aired only in a few cinemas and since it was released before reloaded, it cant really be a reloaded killer ;)
and if you really care about the movie and want to know why you didnt read any reviews, check the imdb.com boards and you'll know
how many other films u know with a story like this?
i know of at least 3 with a similar story
funkeymonkey
07-08-03, 22:11
why kill off a quality actor like sean bean so early into the film? I liked it on the whole though. The fight scene at the end especially reminded me of the lobby scene in matrix.
Well worth a watch.
the old
"i'll use these cool little spikes on the bottom of my gun's butt to knock the shit out of you and your mates, move" always brightens the day.
Originally posted by Kr3Yc3K
its because it isnt/wasnt a major movie and it had only a low budget ( around 10-20M USD )
it aired only in a few cinemas and since it was released before reloaded, it cant really be a reloaded killer ;)
lol true....but only the agent smith fighting(lots of em) car scene and very few other parts of matrix reloaded made it matrix but then again it was the middle part of the story so we can only wait for the 3rd one and pray it kicks ass like matrix 1 did :D
If i had to compare both today i would say equilibrium is the better of the 2 (if u like them sort of films of course! :))
OMG I went hunting around town today for the DvD of it lol... it was only available for rent when I wanted to buy the bloody movie lol :(
Any estimates as to when it's available to buy? :confused:
Cryotchekk
07-08-03, 22:16
Originally posted by *ph33r*
OMG I went hunting around town today for the DvD of it lol... it was only available for rent when I wanted to buy the bloody movie lol :(
Any estimates as to when it's available to buy? :confused:
rent it then say to blockbuster u lost so u have to then 'buy' it
yeah, but they charge you a SHITLOAD...
they pay £60 per copy, to pay for rental lisences.....
Originally posted by Cryotchekk
rent it then say to blockbuster u lost so u have to then 'buy' it
lol very devious plan.... I like it :D
Seriously though when it's gonna be available to buy?
Cryotchekk
07-08-03, 22:18
Originally posted by Ren
yeah, but they charge you a SHITLOAD...
they pay £60 per copy, to pay for rental lisences.....
yikes!:eek:
maybe dont do that then
according to amazon.co.uk
Release date: 6 October, 2003
LETS ALL WAIT A SHITTING AGE
Originally posted by Ren
according to amazon.co.uk
Release date: 6 October, 2003
LETS ALL WAIT A SHITTING AGE
....yay.....were all good at that! *cough DoY cough*;)
Cryotchekk
07-08-03, 22:21
some funny looking films i saw as i was renting it out:
muffy the vampire slayer
gladiator erotica
sex detective (and the front cover was someone looking down a sniper lens into a womens locker room)
also some good films too see
the hole
final destination 2
series 7: the contendors
Originally posted by Lucjan
Story was not that great or lets say not original enought, but the fight scenes were very impressive. I watched it recently just for the fight scenes, they are somehow very refreshing compared to all that stuff we usualy see in action movies.
are you serious dude? Banning emotions is not original? It's a hell of alot more original than most action movies.
Equilibrium>all
6th OCTOBER!?!?!??! FFS!!!!!! :mad:
Jesus they would make more money now just letting us buy the damn thing.... fools :rolleyes: :(
Originally posted by Cryotchekk
muffy the vampire slayer
gladiator erotica
sex detective (and the front cover was someone looking down a sniper lens into a womens locker room)
lmao - thats defo blockbusters... i was there today
"BlueHotel" and a film about a lesbian commendant (spelling?) who wont let her Strangley hot workers and prisoners eat/drink without performing sexual favours...
and the one with the best box? lesbians from space... lmao
Cryotchekk
07-08-03, 22:23
Originally posted by *ph33r*
6th OCTOBER!?!?!??! FFS!!!!!! :mad:
Jesus they would make more money now just letting us buy the damn thing.... fools :rolleyes: :(
the would also make more money from porno films with jesus in them.
Originally posted by *ph33r*
6th OCTOBER!?!?!??! FFS!!!!!! :mad:
Jesus they would make more money now just letting us buy the damn thing.... fools :rolleyes: :(
Yar that sux....my bro went to buy it today on DvD and came back with the rental and now i know why :( but if it was a low budget film then maybe they didnt expect it to be such a big hit*shruggs*so they didnt really bother gettin it out to buy asap! dunno lol :(
rofl dude your gonna get the thread spanked by Niddhog :(
[edit] was at Cryo btw :P
Cryotchekk
07-08-03, 22:25
Originally posted by *ph33r*
rofl dude your gonna get the thread spanked by Niddhog :(
heh heh heh whilst in ma jesus costume....
Originally posted by *ph33r*
rofl dude your gonna get the thread spanked by Niddhog :(
He might know the film himself and give it the benefit of the doubt:o
Forget My Name
07-08-03, 22:30
Originally posted by Kr3Yc3K
its because it isnt/wasnt a major movie and it had only a low budget ( around 10-20M USD )
it aired only in a few cinemas and since it was released before reloaded, it cant really be a reloaded killer ;)
and if you really care about the movie and want to know why you didnt read any reviews, check the imdb.com boards and you'll know
i know of at least 3 with a similar story
Read more about it. The film was a world wide blockbuster hit. It was released everywhere else but america first, and won a TON of awards. Then teh advertisers in America screwed it up...
Think CDV of the movie world publishing Equilibrium and you'll know what I mean.
Very popular movie. Very good movie.
It has the same plot of that Farenheit 457 book ( forget the title )
i hope they make a second.......
now remember people you must take your little yellow druggy things!
they could call it "slight off balance"
I heard it was pretty short.... only around 64 minutes according to a friend of mine... is this true?
Don't really care, as long as the action scenes rock, which I have no doubts about :D
Forget My Name
07-08-03, 22:39
Gun Kata owns you all.
It is teh discepline of fighting with guns in hand to hand situations. Meaning, you know every mathmatical probability of each bullet before the fight begins, thus, enabling you to dodge bullets because you know where the bullets are going.
Like matrix without the matrix :)
errr no it was no worldwide blockbuster hit, it didnt even come in the german cinemas ( no, NOT AT ALL ) and with germany being one of the major markets, i think that this is a good sign for the movie being not a "worldwide blockbuster hit"
... you mean fahrenheit 451 btw ;) ( the temperature at which paper bursts into flame )
and no, its not 64mins, but rather 107mins ;)
GO Christian Bale GO :D
Germany... a major market! lmao.
tell another joke Uman
Originally posted by Ren
Germany... a major market! lmao.
tell another joke Uman
Ren had sex.
Forget My Name
07-08-03, 23:03
I am not telling what you should believe. I dont care. I am stating a fact. believe me or not, dont flame me without knowing your facts.
Leave FMN alone omg FMN for president....
I know it was a crappy bump..... >__________<
What's all this talk of October? I've got the DvD right now :D .Got it at the Wherehouse.....
I rented this movie on the suggestion that if you liked the matrix you would like this movie. But I thought it sucked, this plot line has been done so many times, Guy works for the system, guy learns system is bad, guy rebels against the system. The only similarity I found in it to the Matrix was the clothing. Granted there were 3 good but short fight scenes but other than that I found my self utterly bored with this.
What he said.
Although in the movie's defense, the whole Grammaton Cleric / Gun Kata business is pretty unique and cool. I'm currently playing in a P&P Dragonstar game with a monk who's heading towards the Gundancer prestige class. Equilibrium was my inspiration for that.
Originally posted by Forget My Name
I am not telling what you should believe. I dont care. I am stating a fact. believe me or not, dont flame me without knowing your facts.
you are telling me what i should believe
you obviously do care
you are not stating a fact
i dont believe you
i am not flaming you
and i do know my facts
poor try dude but look at this --> http://us.imdb.com/Business?0238380
and taken from this --> http://www.unfilmable.com/Equilibrium_review.html
Equilibrium is a movie that most theatergoers missed because of its lack of distribution (only shown on 301 screens nationwide) and promotion. Miramax released the film last December between its two blockbusters Chicago and Gangs of New York. The film completely tanked at the box office, making a little over a million dollars domestically in its 3-week theatrical run.
worldwide blockbuster hit my ass
Originally posted by Kr3Yc3K
GO Christian Bale GO :D
*hides from SpiKeZ*
There is one actor that I am totally enamored with and it's Christian Bale :p I don't care if he's just sitting on a chair for 2 hours, I will own this movie!!! :p
Anyone watched Anti-Trust? thats an uber film
It had a lot in common with Reloaded : Shite script, laughable and hackneyed story, fantastic action sequences and acceptable performances (note - Keanu excluded of course).
Personally I prefered it to Reloaded. I saw both in the cinema but have only bothered to see Equilibrium again since. Mostly because I wanted to see if it was really as daft and shallow as I remembered. It was but I still enjoyed it. We can all enjoy bad films as much as good ones sometimes after all :).
I did think it should have had the tagline "crime against sense" though.
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