Brings New Definition to Sci-Fi Films

Rating: 8/10 (31 December 2014)

Elysium is the follow up from the director which brought us District 9. Both are distant films with its differences and one reason why Elysium is not receiving as its due it being constantly compared to the former District 9. In Elysium the visuals are stunning and visually amazing which makes the audience perplex its thoughts and it gravitates are minds. I am in agreement with several critics that the storyline was not as appealing or interesting but with the visuals, and likable lead character in Max (Matt Damon), Elysium is a wonderful ride.
The film brings a new definition to sci-fi films as we have not seen before. Not only are there new techniques and visuals, but we are more than aware of the emotion borough upon in the film. The characters are life-like and we want to see Matt Damon succeed. The supporting cast of Jodie Foster and Shartlo Copley as the villain do bring in the film as we see more of him towards the end of the film. The film shifts and changes towards the end while it can somewhat become more apparent as a slasher film, although still very good to watch. The very last few scenes are not quite as clear as I feel there could have been more explanations and reasonings