On the latest episode of Reel Shorts, Earth is diseased and ruined and hope for a better life resides above the stars on the beautiful enclave full of hope in Elysium.
Audio Review
In the year 2154 two classes of people exist: the very wealthy who live on a pristine man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest, who live on an overpopulated, ruined Earth. Secretary Rhodes (Jodie Foster), a government official, will stop at nothing to enforce anti-immigration laws and preserve the luxurious lifestyle of the citizens of Elysium. That doesn’t stop the people of Earth from trying to get in, by any means they can. When unlucky Max (Matt Damon) is backed into a corner, he agrees to take on a daunting mission that if successful will not only save his life, but could bring equality to these polarized worlds.
Written, co-produced and directed by Neill Blomkamp (District 9), Elysium stars Damon, Foster and Alice Braga. The film takes place on both a ravaged Earth and a luxurious space habitat called Elysium. It explores political and sociological themes such as immigration, health care and class issues.
Grade: B+
it’s amazing how this film parallels our earth/world today in 2013 and in 2154 in this movie, it’s still facing and dealing with those same political and sociological issues.