Equilibrium

Christian Bale, Emily Watson

Futuristic society which looked for all the world like the one conjured by Orwell. "Feelings" were criminal because they lead to wars, etc. So everyone had to take drugs to stifle their emotions. The state had exclusive right to use violence (duh)...our hero is one of the enforcers...charmingly called clerics.

Pretty simple-minded...very Matrix-like in look and tone...over-the-top shoot-outs where dozens get killed. The film was well done but would appeal mostly to 12 year old boys. Helped some by the skill of the players and slick direction/effects but still adolescent.

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