Released: 2005
Rated: PG-13
Genre: Science Fiction Action
Recommendation: Yeah, for action with assassins and the neat graphics. Definitely Sci Fi elements, but good story and action.
Synopsis:
Aeon Flux is a mysterious assassin working for the Monicans, a group of rebels trying to overthrow the government. When she is sent on a mission to kill the Chairman, a whole new mystery is found.
My Thoughts and Summary:
This movie has been around for a while and I was just a little curious about this science fiction movie. I know there is a game based off this movie as well, which I'm curious about as well. Then Netflix suggested it to me, reminding of it. So, being a kick arse assassin movie I suggested it to the husband and we turned it on.
This is a science fiction movie where the people live in a city with some science technology. They are the only place left in the world with humans, the rest of the world has grown over with nature hundreds of years after a virus killed off everyone else. The people are trying to make change and over take the Chairman who is stopping them... Or is he? Aeon Flux the best in her field is sent on the mission, but when she sees the Chairman things click in her mind. Something is wrong, or right. She learns what is happening and goes on about her own mission.
I liked this one. The graphics were neat. It's kind of the same basic storyline of assassin not killing her assigned mission, but what makes the movie is the why and the how. I liked the take on the people as well. Interesting. That airship you see in the trailer, yeah it's important. ;)
The movie had great use of new and smart tricks of the trade for an assassin. There was a high number of body count too. ;) I liked Aeon's fellow worker as she had implants...hands as feet. It was just neat. I was mesmerized with the moves Aeon made, very game like. I really liked her character.
My husbands response after watching was, "That was different." But I didn't take it as a bad thing. I think he enjoyed it. One to kick back and just watch, taking in the sights.
Nice review! I remember wanting to see this one when it came out, but never got around to it. Thanks for the reminder, as it sounds like a cool movie!
ReplyDeleteI watched this one not a long time ago. A friend of mine gives it to me but didn't like it so much. So I didn't know exactly what I can expect. Finally it was a nice surprise, The story is very original and it was nice to discover a new world like that.
ReplyDeleteI used to watch it on mtv, such a weird show, but yes cool movie
ReplyDeleteI remember watching the show on MTV as well and thinking how visually striking it was. I totally forgot Charlize Theron starred in the movie!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the movie but LOVED the animated series.
ReplyDeleteAlexia - Thank you! It was so different that I did enjoy it. ANd the way she moves, just really neat. :) Hope you enjoy it when you see it.
ReplyDeleteMelliane - It was a nice surprise to use too. We went in not knowing what to expect, and found it was very original and neat world. :) Glad you liked it too!
Blodeuedd - I didn't know it was on MTV! Where on earth have I been? lol. Thanks!
StephanieD - Oh, wow. I wish I would have known it was on MTV. I was really taken with the moves and world. :) Thank you!
Melissa (Books&Things) - Oh, I thought there was animated series for this one. I couldn't remember. I want to see them too. I can easily see this done that way. :) Thank you!!