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Equilibrium Director: Kurt Wimmer Cast: Christian Bale, Emily Watson, Taye Diggs, Angus MacFadyen

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  • DVD Release Date: 05/13/2003
  • Original Release: 2002
  • Rating: Rated R
  • Sales Rank: 10,179

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Closed Caption; Feature commentary with director Kurt Wimmer; Feature commentary with director Kurt Wimmer and producer Lucas Foster; "Finding Equilibrium"; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound; Widescreen (2.35:1) enhanced for 16 x 9 televisions

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Side #1 --
1. Man's Inhumanity to Man [7:28]
2. An Unfeeling Society [4:12]
3. The Prodigal Cleric [3:08]
4. A Heavy Cost [5:43]
5. A New Morning [4:52]
6. Existence and Purpose [4:39]
7. Awakening Emotions [6:42]
8. Signs of Remorse [7:59]
9. Doubting Father? [2:34]
10. A Big Mistake [9:03]
11. "He's A Sense Offender" [6:25]
12. Questions for Mary [3:17]
13. Contacting the Resistance [5:19]
14. Incineration [3:11]
15. Nothing to Hide [8:47]
16. "Not Without Incident" [5:07]
17. Paying the Price [5:42]
18. End Credits [5:53]

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A man who dares to feel finds his life in danger in this cautionary science fiction drama. In the future, after a Third World War has decimated much of the Earth's population, a new nation known as Libria rises up under the unquestioned leadership of Dupont (Angus MacFadyen). Believing human emotions and their expression were to blame for the failings of past societies, The Father has decreed that all citizens must take a daily dose of Prozia II, a drug which levels out the emotional landscape, and that all forms of creative expression are against the law; violating either regulation can be punished by death. John Preston (Christian Bale) is a Grammaton, an elite law enforcement officer who tracks down and punishes "sense offenders." One day, Preston accidentally fails to take his Prozia II, and for the first time begins experiencing emotions himself. Preston becomes aware of an underground of rebels who refuse to take their medication and have embraced art and literature, and he finds himself becoming infatuated with one of their number, Mary O'Brian (Emily Watson). Equilibrium is the second feature-length directorial effort from Kurt Wimmer, whose screenwriting credits include The Thomas Crown Affair and Sphere. Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

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A fantastic story!by Mondayn

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May 30, 2009: In keeping with the tradition of futuristic dystopian societies Equillibrium excelles in bringing a fantastic philisophical and action packed tale to the screen. The movie is set in the future after a major world war that put the world into chaos. The solution they come to: eradicate all human emotion with a drug known as Equilibrium. The story borrows ideas from both Bradbury and Orwell in their novels combining both stories into a singular tour de force. The movie will attract the attentions of both action lovers and critical thinkers alike. The eligantly choreographed scenes of actions are reminescent of a sped up Matrix film. Bale gives an excellent performance in his portayal, though the rest can't be said for other cast members. Taye Diggs sorely stands out with his weak performance in the film. Casted more than likely as a pop culture token boy than an actual actor with skill. The direction in the film is done well, but not perfect. The settings and special effects do a good job of accurately reflecting the mood and time of the film. This plot is a timeless classic of intellectual thought dating back to the elder days of Plato and his perfect society. The movie will leave you questioning the future of mankind and the power of government. If you liked this movie I highly recommend you look into the books: Fahrenheit 451, 1984, and Brave New World.

I Also Recommend: Brave New World, Fahrenheit 451, 1984.

okay filmby Anonymous

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April 15, 2008: this is one of those movies with the story a bit weird or confusing but the fight scenes make up for it. pretty cool fight scenes and love bale and bean. this is the story of a world with no emotion and secretly there are people who think otherwise and plot. it was alright and i would rather watch this than the matrix any day since i don't like that film much.


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