Written by Eli Kay
The film has left me with a sort of sweet and sour feeling.
Being a big admirer of Neill Blomkamp and his work, I was rewarded with, as expected, a great concept, as "Elysium" addressed political, social and cultural issues dressed in a futuristic idea of a utopian society that is not so far from the image of the middle class that gradualy disappears these days.
Matt Damon is more than prepared, physicaly and psychologicaly, for the demands of the part.
Blomkamp does not hesitate to make great use of it (see the beautiful scene with Diego Luna, where Damon cries in pain).
Unfortunately, his performance is shadowed by the utmost selfishness of his character.
The audience doesn't have time to justify or sublimate him with his last act of sacrifice, due to the endless and meaningless hours of chase and fighting scenes, including the last stand off between the good and bad guy.
A Hollywood cliche in an otherwise innovative concept, taking "Elysium" in a different direction from its 4 Oscar nominated predecessor, "District 9".
Being that as it may, thank God for Sharlto Copley, his performance invigorating and captivating...as always.
