Review: it 's a long way from orwell 's dark , intelligent warning cry ( 1984 ) to the empty stud knockabout of equilibrium , and what once was conviction is now affectation . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: entertains 
Sentiment: positive

Review: works beautifully as a movie 
Sentiment: positive

Review: piece to watch with kids and use to introduce video as art 
Sentiment: positive


Review: the film 's few ideas are stretched to the point of evaporation ; the whole central section is one big chase that seems to have no goal and no urgency .