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Equilibrium

Posted by michael on from the balanced-review dept.

The_Hiro writes ""Farenheit 451 - meets - Brave New World - meets - Matrix" (minus the overdone wire work). Created on a limited budget, Equilibrium combines the best of sci-fi with the action genre. Unfortunately, the marketing droids at Dimension have neglected to promote the film (release date: Dec. 6th). Chud.com has a glowing review of the film and some pretty pictures. Check out the trailer also."

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  1. Trailer by Trusty+Penfold · · Score: 5, Funny


    I watched the trailer ... very professionally done.

    But its a film about tooth whitening? Sounds boring to me.

  2. The Only Thing Stronger Than The System... by ungulation · · Score: 5, Funny

    The Only Thing Stronger Than The System
    Is The Man Who Will Overthrow It
    Wow... It would be kinda hard to overthrow it otherwise.

  3. The Matrix? by NineNine · · Score: 5, Funny

    Are you there god? It's me, Nine. As you know, people keep making Matrix-esque movies. And also, as you know, I'm a big movie fan. I like to see most movies just for the hell ooop...heck of it. Why, god, do people continue to make Matrix-like movies? Why? The first one was terrible. I tried to leave the theater when I was subjected to the first one, but unfortunately, I was riding with others and I couldn't get my hands on their keys. I really, really tried to enjoy it, but the acting, well, you know. Keanu Reeves was in it. Lawrence Fishburne. I know you never meant for them to be actors. I know that they were meant for other things... like workers in fish canneries, but still, they were in it. And the script. Well, the script actually made me cry. I laughed so hard I cried. It wasn't a good cry either, since part of why I was laughing is because I spent money on admission to hear lines that sounded like they were written by a second grader who ate too much paste. And the story, god. God, the story. Why is a re-hashed version of ancient Western Philosopy, a philosophy that's been around for thousands of years, considered innovative and fresh? Why god, hasn't anybody studied even basic philosophy enough to know that this story is actually ancient? And the plot. Oh god, you didn't spare me on the plot either, you vengeful being you. The plot barely made sense. But why should I tell you that... you're omnipotent. But, since you're omnipresent, you probably had to watch it too. I'm sorry god. I'm so sorry for everything I've done. Please, god, please smite down with terrible wrath and anger all who attempt to make Matrix knockoffs. Are you there god? It's me, Nine.

    1. Re:The Matrix? by NineNine · · Score: 5, Funny

      Oh yes god... and while you're at it, please smite those who get easily confused between eastern and western philosophy. Those heathens deserve to be smitten. Especially those heathens who know nothing about Decartes, Plato, or even Hegel. God, why do these people exist to torment me with their ignorance? Why god? Please, take pity on my poor soul and deliver them to the everlasting fires of hell on bolts of lightning. And if the don't know anything abuot Dante, don't you think that they deserve to be thrown into the seventh ring? Are you there god? It's me, Nine.

    2. Re:The Matrix? by abhinavnath · · Score: 5, Funny

      This is beautiful. Slashdot's two greatest pr0nographers are flaming each other about philosophy. Doesn't get any better than that.

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    3. Re:The Matrix? by cybercuzco · · Score: 5, Funny

      Nine-
      One of my commandments is "thou shalt not commit adultury" Pornography is considered adultury. Not only are you committing this sin, you are helping others commit it. Part of MY PLAN (tm) included having Keanu Reeves and Lawrence Fishburne become actors specifically so that they could make the Matrix (and sequels) in order to punish you for your sins. Have a nice day.
      -God

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  4. Heh... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    "In the near future, freedom is a thing of the past."

    They should have called the movie "Palladium."

  5. Re:The Giver by CBNobi · · Score: 5, Funny

    Sorry if this comes out as a flame (no pun intended), but, that's quite similar to the premise of F451 and Brave New World.

  6. Re:why waste money... by Anonvmous+Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    "just let the folks at slashdot know about it! instantaniously all your advertising to your target group is done for you..."

    And given our track-record so far, I'd say ur gonna end up with a cancelled flick.