Elysium
CAST
Matt Damon, Jodie Foster
RATING
R
RELEASE
August 9, 2013
DIRECTOR
Neill Blomkamp
STUDIO
TriStar Pictures
RUNNING TIME
1 hour 49 minutes
STARS
***3/4
REVIEW:
Four years ago, a newcomer director named Neill Blomkamp jumped onto the scene with a little movie called "District 9." This film was so critically and financially praised that it ended up being nominated for Best Picture that same year. So it's pretty safe to say that "Elysium" was a very hyped up film. After seeing the film myself, I have to say that it's pretty damn incredible. The special effects are spectacular and look incredibly realistic. The story is damn original and just plain incredible. Aside from Jodie Foster's mediocre performance, everyone in this movie, particularly Matt Damon and Shartlo Copley, are giving amazing work here. Finally, Blomkamp has the eye of a true filmmaker and is definitely on his way to becoming the next Spielberg or Lucas. Overall, aside from Jodie Foster's performance and the final half hour feeling a little lacking for the most part, "Elysium" is an incredible science fiction movie that will definitely be remembered for years to come.
PREVIEWS YOU MAY SEE:
Ender's Game
Prisoners
Rush
Insidious: Chapter 2
Captain Phillips
The Counselor
The Monuments Men
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