Entertaining sci-fi thriller, with non-polarized good and evil

Rating: 7/10 (14 November 2013)

I liked Neill Blomkamp's District 9 and I was sure I would not be disappointed with Elysium as well - as for thrillers, I prefer movies when evil is cognizant (even if aliens or mutant warriors, not abstract such as animals, natural phenomena or even zombies. Well, the script contains some unreal scenes for the sake of excitement and action, but they are not long and do not become annoying, fights/chases and human contacts are balanced, and many actual serious topics are approached (e.g. immigration limits, overpopulation and poverty, health care and wealth). Actors like Matt Damon, Judie Foster or William Fichtner are always high-level (Damon has become a really versatile actor, his role in Behind the Candelabra is totally different). However, the movie has no even good-bad contradiction, as Sharito Copley is not equal in value with Damon. The ending is only partially expected, and the general mood differs from most Hollywood movies.
All in all, if you like action sci-fi thrillers without numb actors and pointless violence, then you will enjoy Elysium.