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Aeon Flux

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In the 25th century, the Earth's population has dwindled to a surviving five million following a devastating virus that almost resulted in the extinction of all human life 400 years earlier. Confined to one city-state, a group of rebels, led by Handler (Frances McDormand), seeks to destroy the oppressive government -- first, by assassinating a high-ranking chairman (Marton Csokas). Tasked with this mission, Aeon Flux (Charlize Theron) must integrate herself in a world of deceit and mystery.
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Aeon Flux lacks the gravity-defying pace of its animated predecessor, and, despite some flash, is largely a dull affair.

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Tasha Robinson AV Club 05/13/2006
A slick-looking action movie with too much exposition and a weighty, pretentious tone. Go to Full Review
Kim Newman Empire Magazine 04/01/2006
1/5
An effort that's somehow both depressing and trivial. Go to Full Review
Peter Bradshaw Guardian 02/18/2006
2/5
It's made with some style, but flags after the first rip-roaring action moments. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Nov 3
1.5/4
An impersonal slab of sci-fi sameness, Aeon Flux wears its lethargy like a badge of honor.​ Go to Full Review
Douglas Davidson Elements of Madness Oct 21
... is more interested in borrowing the name than telling an appropriate story, suffering by trying to appeal to the broadest audience instead of its established base and growing from there. Go to Full Review
Jeff Beck The Blu Spot Oct 20
2/5
Aeon Flux takes what had been a rather well-received animated science-fiction show and turns it into a curiously dull & tedious live-action big-screen outing. Go to Full Review
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Carlos T Nov 19 Filme: AEON FLUX Assistido: 19-11-25 Elenco: @charlizeafrica @charlie91bea @marton_csokas @sophieokonedofp @jonnymiller @carolinechikezie Modelo: #ficção #artesmarciais Duração: 1H 33m Ano: 2005 Minha opinião: Uma ficção com Charlize que gosta do genero, Atômica, MAd Max, Old Guard, Hancock. Em um Mundo que se 2400 anos para frente. Onde a humanidade vive em uma redoma tendo que viver de uma forma ditatorial. E existe um grupo que deseja liberdade. Aí temos Aeon e Freya que recebem a ordem de matar o presidente. Mas quando Aeon vai e o encontra memorias chegam para ela. E descobre que a raça humana vive de inseminação artificial das mesmas pessoas, pois a humanidade estava esteril. E o presidente Trevor buscando a cura já a 7 gerações, que eles vencedo inseminados. E agora que raça humana esta conseguindo reproduzir novamente Oren o irmão do presidente vem eliminando as pessoas, pois não deseja que as coisas mudem. Aeon descobre que era o grande amor do presidente em outras eras. Vale apena assistir?: Cenas de lutas e acrobacias muito bem feitas. a parte do jardim, bem reproduzida. Mas um CGI que deixa desejar. Nota: 5 See more thiago s @Thiagostone Nov 13 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more CaptainBoulder T Jul 17 One of the worst movies I've ever scene, I watch this movie fully and I payed attention and I only remember the killer grass, also this is a 1 and a half hour movie but it felt like 3 hours See more Mikey B Jun 18 Except for the blade of grass scene, it's a boring mess. Aeon Flux sucks See more Roberto T Mar 26 I might be effected by the anime. But it's pretty darn good. See more Jesse D Feb 17 Æon Flux (2005) is a frustrating example of how Hollywood can take a bold, innovative source material and strip away everything that made it special. Based on Peter Chung’s surreal, dystopian animated series, the film trades the original’s industrial, biomechanical aesthetic for a generic “garden” utopia that feels sterile and uninspired. Gone is the harsh, metallic world of the original, replaced by lush greenery and smooth, unimaginative futurism that fails to capture the eerie, oppressive atmosphere of the show. The plot is a convoluted mess, weighed down by unnecessary exposition and a nonsensical cloning twist that lacks the sharp wit and ambiguity of the source material. In the original Æon Flux, the storytelling was cryptic and fragmented in a way that made you lean in, forcing you to piece together the narrative. The film, on the other hand, over-explains everything while still managing to make no sense. It lacks the show’s dark humor, subversive edge, and willingness to challenge the audience. Then there’s the action—or rather, the lack of it. The original Æon Flux was stylish, brutal, and kinetic, with unpredictable, fluid movement that made every fight scene feel dangerous. In contrast, the film’s choreography is stiff, uninspired, and devoid of impact. Charlize Theron does her best, but the PG-13 action sequences are watered down and feel like a series of rehearsed gymnastics routines rather than real fights. Ultimately, Æon Flux is a neutered, unimaginative adaptation that fails to capture the spirit of the original. If you’re looking for a visually stunning, thought-provoking, and thrilling cyberpunk experience, skip the movie and just watch the anime instead. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis In the 25th century, the Earth's population has dwindled to a surviving five million following a devastating virus that almost resulted in the extinction of all human life 400 years earlier. Confined to one city-state, a group of rebels, led by Handler (Frances McDormand), seeks to destroy the oppressive government -- first, by assassinating a high-ranking chairman (Marton Csokas). Tasked with this mission, Aeon Flux (Charlize Theron) must integrate herself in a world of deceit and mystery.
Director
Karyn Kusama
Producer
Gale Anne Hurd, David Gale, Martha Griffin, Gary Lucchesi, Greg Goodman
Screenwriter
Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount Pictures, Lakeshore Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Sexual Content|Sequences of Violence)
Genre
Sci-Fi, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 2, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 15, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$25.9M
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD, DTS, Surround
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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