Film Review: Equilibrium (2002)

One of the most under-rated films of the 2000s, Equilibrium (2002), staring Christian Bale is a conspiracy theorists nightmare come to life.

Set in a distopian future where humanity is controlled by a "drug interval", Equilibrium creates a re dark mood with it's ever present lack of strong color. This decision to avoid strong colors plays well into the theme of the film where a massive government has come to power based on the idea the removing emotion from humans to preserve the peace.

Christian Bale plays a the role of a Gramercy Cleric. The Gramercy Clerics job is similar to that of the Firemen in Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. However the Gramercy Clerics also execute people and abduct them for even the mildest infraction against the state.

This film is an intelligent action film. The gun battle and fight scenes are very well done. And the reasoning behind it is that each Gramercy Cleric undergoes extensive training in the "Gun Kata". This is a martial arts method of using two pistols where one person can engage several targets without getting hit. And, this martial art invented for this film lends itself well to some exciting scenes. But, the deeper meaning behind the action lift this film above your average tough guy run and gun shoot em thriller. The story goes deep into the personal trauma of an individual Cleric who begins to wake out of a mind fog when his "drug interval" is compromised.

Overall, the film has a strong anti-establishment theme. And it also shows how one person can impact an entire over-bearing organization. Highly recommended to sci-fi geeks and information warriors alike.

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Tony Castelluci is a filmmaker, writer, and raconteur. Having once served as a Water Safety Survival Instructor as a member of the elite special operations USMC unit 2nd ANGLICO, Tony still seeks adventure on air, land, and sea. Please subscribe, resteem if you can afford it, and share this post if you appreciate the content.

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